Audio Precision Introduces New APx516B Audio Analyzer

Cost-effective, modular analyzer strengthens AP's commitment to electronic audio testing

November 16, 2023, Shanghai—Audio Precision, a brand of Axiometrix Solutions, released the new APx516B audio analyzer simultaneously around the world. Designed for R&D, production testing, and other audio engineering applications, the APx516B provides comprehensive analog and digital audio testing with a versatile and cost-effective combination.

Digital I/O has become an integral part of modern audio equipment. From smartphones to AV receivers, the trend towards digital transformation is evident. The motivation for this shift is clear: higher-fidelity sound, more advanced features, and the ability to pass more data than traditional analog methods. By 2022, more than 75% of new audio equipment will incorporate some form of digital I/O.

A standout feature of the APx516B is its ability to bridge the gap between analog and digital audio testing, reflecting today’s diverse audio environments. The APx516B is known for its high accuracy and cost-effectiveness. The APx516B comes with a 3-year standard warranty, an optional 5-year extended warranty, and ISO17025 certified calibration. The launch of the APx516B will be a game changer in the market.

Key features of the new APx516B include:

• 2 analog generator/analyzer channels with performance suitable for testing consumer and professional audio equipment.

• Digital ports, future-proof: 1 digital interface module slot, compatible with all current and future AP digital audio I/O modules. Including support for Bluetooth™, HDMI2, I2S/TDM, PDM as well as S/PDIF, Toslink™ and AES3.

• Measurement software, compatible and shared: Seamless integration with APx500 measurement software, providing a comprehensive library of measurement solutions that can be used with just one click, with well-known simplicity of operation and compatibility with all APx analyzers.

• Audio testing, high quality and low price: The APx analyzer is extremely cost-effective, allowing a wider range of users to purchase and use it at a lower price, thereby expanding R&D teams and production test teams.

• Backed by a 3-year warranty, A2LA accredited calibration, and global technical support, the APx516B is the perfect complement to AP’s world-class quality,

The embodiment of service and support.

"The APx516B provides electronic audio customers with an affordable, modular solution without compromising AP performance and service," said Dan Knighten, General Manager of Audio Precision. "It features digital interface slots to adapt to the ever-changing digital audio industry. This ensures the APx516B's adaptability to meet the needs of R&D teams and production test engineers around the world."

"With the rise of digital technology and the global distribution of engineers, we urgently need a simple and economical digital and analog audio analyzer. We need a reliable instrument to record and forward audio signals to make fault verification analysis simpler, more efficient and consistent between different teams in different regions." said a product design engineer at a leading consumer electronics company.