Tag: soundmeter

Register 2020 and 2022 apps for discounts in X apps

iOS, Mac, News

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) […]

» Read more
Leave a comment , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

MultiTool, Perpetual License Option Added to SoundMeter X 13

iOS, iPad, iPhone, News

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 more
Leave a comment , , , , , , ,

SoundMeter 12.5 includes updated app for Apple Watch

Apple Watch, iOS, iPad, iPhone, News

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 […]

» Read more
Leave a comment , , , , , , ,

Which measurement microphone should I use with iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

Hardware, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPhone Tutorials, Mac, Mac Tutorials

“Which mic do you recommend?” The short answer is that you can connect just about any kind of microphone you want to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac through a suitable USB audio interface. The means that choosing a mic must be done with your own specific needs in mind. The suggestions below offer an answer to this question which addresses various needs and budgets.

» Read more
, , , , , , , , ,

How do I calibrate my microphone with SignalScope or SoundMeter?

Hardware, iPhone Tutorials, Mac Tutorials

If you would like to make accurate sound level measurements with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then proper calibration of your microphone sensitivity is an important step to success. With the right equipment, calibrating a microphone can be a very simple process.

» Read more
, , , , , , , , ,

iOS 16.1 Fixes Audio Input Identification Error

iOS, iPhone, News

As mentioned in a previous post, iOS 16.0 fails to properly identify connected external audio input hardware (the selected input was always reported to be the built-in microphone). This problem, which we reported to and confirmed with Apple, has been addressed in iOS 16.1, which now properly identifies a connected and selected audio input in Faber apps. If you’re currently running SignalScope or SoundMeter apps on iOS 16.0, an upgrade to iOS 16.1 is recommended.

» Read more
, , , , , ,

SoundMeter X adds support for miniDSP UMIK-2

Hardware, iOS, News

The UMIK-2 connects to an iPhone or iPad via USB with Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter. When it is connected, SoundMeter X will recognize it and prompt you to enter the serial number which is printed on the UMIK’s label. Once the serial number has been entered, SoundMeter X will download the factory-supplied sensitivity information from the web and apply it immediately for factory-calibrated sound level measurements.

» Read more
, , , , , , , ,
1 2 3 4