ETF 5

Professional Grade Acoustical Measurements

ETF, (Energy Time Frequency), is a sophisticated yet easy to use measurement tool for loudspeaker and room response measurements. It not only measures frequency response, but also measures impulse response and can deliver waterfall plots. The frequency response is of the utmost importance. However, impulse response and waterfall plots can also provide significant information, particularly when evaluating a rooms excitation frequencies.

This system can be used in conjunction with the CARA software to confirm the theoretical values of CARA, and make final adjustments to the room. The ETF can be used to provide for setting the parameters for the PARC. However, for the best results with the PARC, our BARE software program was specifically designed to work with the PARC.

ETF can be used on a regular PC, and even a laptop, with a less than average soundcard. We do offer a demo version to insure that your soundcard is adequate before purchasing the full version. ETF can also be used with an SPL meter, but it is recommended for more critical measurements that a calibrated microphones be used.

Add on packages for ETF (not required):

  1. IMD/THD/Multitone distortion
  2. Psychological response for EQ tuning
  3. PSD / Sweep powerful test signal for unusually noisy test conditions

The performance enhancement with these add on package extends the capabilities of ETF software with unusual powerful capabilities not found elsewhere at any price. The features are explained in the help files of the demo software download and are not a required purchase.

ETF Highlights

  • Accurate measurements using a laptop PC
  • Provides impulse response, frequency plots, energy time curves, reverberation times, and waterfall plots
  • Offers by far the best value in state of the art acoustical measurements
  • $150 basic package with optional plug in modules

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"...This program is a must for the explorer type of a person seeking perfect sound" --F. Alton Everest, author of "Master Handbook of Acoustics"

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