Autoranger for soundcards

[anatech]

Hi Jack,
Too bad I don't have sound on this machine. Makes a windows machine quiet for a change! 🙂

-Chris

 

[jan.didden]

Trading Places:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBYCZCGSVmQ

Actually the young Dan A looks a bit like me 😀

 

[waltzingbear]

Oh come now Jan, you know a good craftsman never blames his tools!

🙂

it only requires more time, more time, oh, and more time.

Alan

 

[jan.didden]

Oh come now Jan, you know a good craftsman never blames his tools!
Alan

Haha, no I don't blame them, they're just not up to me 😀

 

[jpalovick]

Any updates on beta testing, potential pricing and/or timing or when the KickStarter may happen? Thanks, Joe

 

[jan.didden]

Yes, the project is progressing. I am putting together a few units for beta-testing, probably send one or two out next week.

See pictures.

I have completed the calibration procedure to set the accuracy and to adjust for flat frequency response out to 100kHz.

You need a signal source and a reasonable accurate AC multimeter, but for signal source you can use your sound card.

When the beta-testing turns out OK I will start up the Kickstarter, probably next January.

Thanks for your interest,

Jan

 

[thimios]

Nice work Jan!
A must for all testers.

 

[FdW]

Cool 🙂

 

[Mark Johnson]

As they say on fark.com, "Shut up and take my money!"

Sell me one right away please.

 

[Bob Cordell]

Yes, the project is progressing. I am putting together a few units for beta-testing, probably send one or two out next week.

See pictures.

I have completed the calibration procedure to set the accuracy and to adjust for flat frequency response out to 100kHz.

You need a signal source and a reasonable accurate AC multimeter, but for signal source you can use your sound card.

When the beta-testing turns out OK I will start up the Kickstarter, probably next January.

Thanks for your interest,

Jan

Jan, this REALLY looks good. You are truly a gifted professional.

Cheers,
Bob

 

[jan.didden]

As they say on fark.com, "Shut up and take my money!"

Sell me one right away please.

Mark YGM

 

[jan.didden]

Jan, this REALLY looks good. You are truly a gifted professional.

Cheers,
Bob

Thanks Bob, coming from you, means a lot.
But compared to some of the creations here on this forum, I am really just a tinkerer. 🙂

Jan

 

[vacuphile]

Jan, stop short changing yourself. That is what friends are for😱. This is a great piece of work and a great service to the audio enthousiast community.

 

[Mark Johnson]

Serious question: what soundcard(s) are people using today? Mine is the Asus Xonar U5 (amazon link) , should I collapse from embarrassment and upgrade immediately? Is there anything seriously good that costs less than a fancy dinner for four?

Thanks a million

 

[jan.didden]

I am using a Scarlett 2i2 from Focusrite, which a lot of people use and is often rated as one of the best for audio measurements. I think the going price is $ 150 or so.

Jan

 

[davada]

Serious question: what soundcard(s) are people using today? Mine is the Asus Xonar U5 (amazon link) , should I collapse from embarrassment and upgrade immediately? Is there anything seriously good that costs less than a fancy dinner for four?

Thanks a million

Aren't they all the same?

I'm still using an EMU0204.

 

[jan.didden]

Not really; not functionally, not performance-wise.

 

[davada]

Well I meant out of the preferred for audio measurement sound cards.

A Sound Blaster 16 wouldn't do.

 

[vacuphile]

If it is as good as the EMU0404, all sound cards that came later (with the exception of the Lynx) are worse. If you search this site, you will find some informative threads with measurements.

 

[davada]

Before upgrading to a new sound card I would wait for JensH offering if he ever gets it of the ground.