With the new license options available in version 13 of SignalScope X and SoundMeter X, we can finally offer discounts on perpetual license upgrades to customers who purchased any of our 2020 and 2022 apps from the App Store. We recently published updates to all these apps that support creating and signing into a Faber Account. Once signed in, you can register the app with your Faber Account. Then, you can sign into your Faber Account in SignalScope X or SoundMeter X and purchase a corresponding perpetual license with a substantial discount. App registration with a Faber Account is supported in the following apps: Cross-platform perpetual licenses for SignalScope X may also be purchased at FaberAcoustical.com/store (including discounted upgrade licenses) […]
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MultiTool, Perpetual License Option Added to SoundMeter X 13
Following a major update to SignalScope X, which brought MultiTool access to all Tool Set license tiers, SoundMeter X version 13 also shares internal perpetual license purchase options in addition to the look and feel of Liquid Glass on iOS 26. SoundMeter X is the successor to the original, and most accurate, sound level meter app for iPhone. What’s New at a Glance New Licensing Options Perpetual Licenses: From its original launch in 2018, SoundMeter X has been subscription-based for licensing pro tools and features. For perpetual licensing (pay once, use indefinitely), we published separate apps (e.g. SoundMeter Pro 2020/2022). One of the downsides to this approach was that there was no option for us to offer discounts on new versions […]
» Read moreSignalScope XM 13 Is a Free Upgrade for Existing Users
SignalScope XM 13 Is Available Now Version 13 represents a major upgrade, matching the tools and features of the recently released SignalScope X 13. The major difference between the 2 apps is that SignalScope XM is a Mac-only application that can be downloaded outside Apple’s App Store directly from FaberAcoustical.com. Despite the significant upgrades to SignalScope XM 13, existing version 12 licenses work in the new version as well as the old, which makes this a free upgrade for current license holders. Why Choose SignalScope XM vs SignalScope X? SignalScope XM provides a Mac-only perpetual license solution for individuals, schools, and businesses at a reduced cost compared to SignalScope X’s cross-platform licenses. App downloads and license purchases can be made […]
» Read moreSignalScope X 13 Arrives With Direct STI/STIPA Support, Buy-Once Licensing, and a Rebuilt Interface
SignalScope X 13 Is Here — and It’s a Big One Version 13 is the most significant update to SignalScope X since its launch. It brings a long-awaited STI/STIPA measurement tool, a redesigned interface, and a fundamental change to how you can license the app — including perpetual licenses for the first time inside SignalScope X itself. Whether you’re a longtime customer or just discovering SignalScope, there’s a lot to dig into. What’s New at a Glance New STI/PA Analyzer Tool SignalScope X 13 finally delivers one of our most-requested features: a new STI/PA tool for measuring speech intelligibility with the Speech Transmission Index (as well as the Speech Transmission Index for public address systems). The STI/PA tool can perform […]
» Read moreLock in lower pricing on SignalScope X subscriptions before May 11
SignalScope X version 13 is coming soon and it’s bringing added value to all 3 tool set tiers–Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Along with the release of the major software upgrade, the price for each monthly and annual subscription will be increasing on May 11, 2026. Any existing subscriptions will stay at their current renewal price, so if you would like to save on a subscription, make sure you have an active subscription before the 11th of May. If you already have an active subscription, you don’t need to do anything and your subscription will continue at its current lower price. The subscription pricing will change as follows: Current Subscription Pricing preserved after the change for existing subscriptions Tier Interval Price […]
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Measured: iPhone 17 Pro microphone frequency response and directivity
Frequency Response I measured the frequency response of the iPhone 17 Pro microphone by positioning a lab-grade reference microphone (PCB model 378B02) approximately 1mm away from the phone (facing the mic) in our anechoic chamber. The reference mic was connected directly to input 1 of a model 485B39 dual channel USB interface. The iPhone microphone signal was routed directly to a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter using SignalScope’s audio play through function (with measurement mode enabled) and from there to input 2 of the 485B39. The response between the 2 microphones was measured with SignalScope’s Dual FFT Analyzer (on a Mac) with the microphones facing toward and away from a loudspeaker which was generating a swept sine excitation signal. The […]
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Measured: iPhone 16 Pro microphone frequency response and directivity
Frequency Response In order to measure the frequency response of the iPhone 16 Pro’s microphone, a lab-grade reference microphone (PCB model 378B02 1/2-inch pre-polarized free-field condenser microphone) was positioned facing the iPhone mic approximately 1mm away from the phone within our anechoic chamber. The speaker was behind the PCB mic, facing the iPhone. Both microphone signals were fed into a 485B39 USB stereo ICP signal conditioner and the response of the iPhone relative to the reference mic was measured using SignalScope’s Dual FFT Analyzer. Then, the iPhone and PCB mic were rotated 180 degrees, keeping the same orientation and position relative to each other, and the response was measured again. The 2 resulting frequency response measurements were averaged. Each averaged […]
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Measured: iPhone 15 Pro Max microphone frequency response and directivity
In the early days of the iPhone app store, I posted frequency response measurements of some iPhone microphones, including before and after certain iOS updates. This post represents the beginning of a new effort to measure the performance characteristics of iPhone microphones. Similar to the recent post on the Vision Pro microphone, two important metrics will be frequency response (magnitude) as well as the directional response of the primary (bottom) iPhone microphone. Frequency Response In order to measure the frequency response of the iPhone’s microphone, a lab-grade reference microphone (PCB model 378B02 1/2-inch pre-polarized free-field condenser microphone) was positioned facing the iPhone mic approximately 1 mm away from it. The speaker was behind the PCB mic, facing the iPhone. Both […]
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Save big on SignalScope XM for Mac
Did you know that SignalScope XM is available as a Mac-only version of SignalScope that can be purchased directly from Faber Acoustical? SignalScope XM offers Basic, Advanced, and Pro Tool Set perpetual licenses that can be purchased directly within the app (for U.S. customers) or from a growing list of online retailers. From Labor Day through September 15, 2024, Basic and Advanced Tool Set licenses are available for 40% off the standard price! This sale only applies to SignalScope XM and is not available on SignalScope apps or subscriptions purchased through the Mac, iPhone, or iPad App Stores. Licenses purchased at the sale price will be eligible for upgrades to higher-tier tool sets. Also, since these licenses are not sold […]
» Read moreSoundMeter 12.5 includes updated app for Apple Watch
With the release of SoundMeter X and SoundMeter Pro 2022, version 12.5, SoundMeter’s companion app for Apple Watch has been completely re-written for better performance and improved support for newer versions of watchOS. In addition to sporting modernized software code, the SoundMeter watch app includes an interface for the Max Levels tool and adds max and peak levels to the sound level meter display. It should be noted that the SoundMeter watch app serves as a remote control for the corresponding app running on the iPhone–it doesn’t analyze or process any signals coming directly from the watch’s built-in microphone. On iPhone and iPad, SoundMeter 12.5 offers improved handling of data and audio files. On newer versions of iOS, external files […]
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