Audio Precision APx500 Flex Audio Analyzer

[The Computer Audiophile]

This is pretty cool. AP enabling use of third party ASIO hardware and it starts at $3,000. 

 

https://www.ap.com/analyzers-accessories/apx500-flex/

 

The APx500 Flex audio analyzer—comprised of APx500 measurement software and an APx500 Flex Key—allows you to select the ASIO-capable audio interface of your choice to use along with AP’s versatile and powerful APx audio measurement software. Start with the measurement options you need now, with the freedom to add additional measurements as your test requirements evolve. The APx500 Flex brings Audio Precision innovations such as one-click measurements, code-free automation and sophisticated reporting to off-the-shelf audio interface hardware solutions.

Across all measurements, the APx500 user interface is fast and intuitive. Just click to select a measurement, then click to add a filter. Drag limits to set pass/fail points right on the results graph. Effortlessly specify computations for derived results. Add defined measurements in a series and run them in an automated procedure called a Sequence. The APx generator can output steady tones, twin tones, sweeps, chirps, multitones, or play WAV files as arbitrary waveforms.

Repetitive bench tests and production testing can easily be automated with the built-in measurement sequencer and saved as a project that can be used with any APx analyzer. Production Test mode provides an optional simplified operator interface with multiple run statistics, created and supervised by a manufacturing engineer. Access the API if you prefer: documentation for VB.NET, C#.NET, MATLAB and LabVIEW is included.

*US MSRP, pricing may vary outside the US. ASIO-capable audio interface not included.

[The Computer Audiophile]

It appears that AP officially supports these interfaces, but I'm guessing the Lynx Hilo is also supported because it uses the same USB ASIO interface as the Aurora. The Hilo measures best of the devices, so it seems like the best device to use for measurements. 

 

Do you agree @pkane2001?

 

RME Fireface UC
RME Fireface 802
Lynx Aurora (n)
Lynx E22