Description
MAX Audio Measurement System
MAXā¢ is a professional-grade, dual FFT measurement system with five microphones. It is ideal for general audio system measurements, system tuning with DSP, troubleshooting and testing equipment, and solving OEM integration challenges. MAXā¢ has many applications in home audio, car audio, marine audio and professional audio.
With full integration of VXi and MVi DSP controls, MAXā¢ simplifies your measurement setup, allowing you to perform measurements and DSP adjustments with one computer and one software application: TĆ¼Nā¢ 4.0, which offers micro-automations that speed up equalization and channel delay setting.
What can you do with MAXā¢?
- Test, troubleshoot and analyze any audio system with full detail on the three dimensions of audio: level, frequency and timeā¦ all in real time!
- Streamline the tuning of car audio DSP products in real-world shop environments. Simply connect the hardware, place the microphone array, launch TĆ¼Nā¢ software and go!
- Quickly test room modes for home audio and home theater subwoofer placements, and accurately adjust crossover and phase controls for a seamless transition to the subwoofer.
- Evaluate individual or multiple audio zones in a marine installation for frequency response and level.
- Get the best measurements possible with 5-microphone averaging! MAXā¢ multiplexes up to five included microphones to conduct single FFT measurements of level and frequency response (RTA and spectrograph).
- Conduct Dual FFT measurements of up to five simultaneous transfer functions with precise displays of magnitude (frequency response), phase, impulse response (delay) and coherence (noise immunity).
- Each transfer function captures all the audio data for real-time or comparative analysis.
- Built-in Test Signal Generator (pink and white noise, sine waves, square waves, etc.), plus WAV file playback capability.
Powerful Automations with VXi and MVi amplifiers:
- Automatic True Delay feature sets VXi/MVi channel delays in a flash, far more accurately than any other method.
- Autoset EQ feature sets the VXi/MVi parametric EQās to your selected target, in seconds. You can also overlay VXi/MVi equalizer controls over the frequency response display to perform precise, manual EQ adjustments with real time visual feedback.
MAX is Incredibly Flexible and Accurate!
- MAXā¢ measurement accuracy is on par with professional test equipment that sells for tens of thousands of dollars.
- Wide Range of Inputs (up to five microphones, high-level analog signals up to 80V, low-level analog signals up to 7V, optical digital S/PDIF signals)
- Multiple Signal Outputs (built-in DAC feeding analog line level outputs and headphone outputs, plus optical digital output)
- A built-in USB Hub simplifies connection to computer and DSP amplifiers, or other USB devices (not intended for charging devices).
What is in the Kit?
- The MAX-KIT includes the MAXā¢ hardware interface,āÆfive measurement microphones, a multi-mic fixture, mounting accessories, cables and power supplies, all packed in a locking, waterproof hard case.
- An optional, specialized probe kit for speaker impedance and high-voltage electricalāÆmeasurements is available separately: āMAX-PROBE KITā (90922)
What else will you need:
- A PC (Windows 10), or Mac (OS X Catalina or newer)
- JL Audio's free TĆ¼N 4 software, available here
- A mic stand or tripod to support the multi-mic holder.
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Specifications
General Specifications
Power Supply | 12 VDC nominal (10-15 VDC range) |
Inputs
āHigh-Level Inputs 1 & 2 | |
Pin Configuration | XLR (Pin 1 - GND, Pin 2 - Signal +, Pin 3 - Signal -) |
Input Impedance | 73 kĪ© |
Flatness Ā± 0.1 dB | 5 Hz - 15 kHz @ 44.1 kSR, 48 kSR, 96 kSR |
Flatness Ā± 0.5 dB | 5 Hz - 20 kHz @ 44.1 kSR 5 Hz - 22 kHz @ 48 kSR 5 Hz - 35 kHz @ 96 kSR |
Crosstalk, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ ā 95 dB |
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz | ā¤ ā 110 dB |
THD @ 1 kHz | ā¤ 0.0012% |
THD+N, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ 0.035% |
ADC headroom | -4.84 dBFS @ 80 VAC peak (56.57 Vrms sine) |
Maximum DC offset level | 50 VDC, Pin 2 or 3 to GND, Pin 1 - DC |
āUnbalanced Mic Inputs (1,2,3,4,5) | |
Pin Configuration | Mini-XLR (Pin 1 - GND, Pin 2 - Signal +, Pin 3 - 2 VDC) |
Input Impedance | 2.2 kĪ© |
Flatness Ā± 0.05 dB | 10 Hz - 10 kHz @ 44.1 kSR, 48 kSR, 96 kSR |
Crosstalk, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ ā 115 dB |
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz | ā¤ ā 120 dB |
THD @ 1 kHz | ā¤ 0.0009% |
THD+N, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ 0.01% |
ADC headroom | -39.5 dBFS @ 94 dB SPL |
āRCA Balanced (Reference Input) | |
Pin Configuration | RCA Female (Center Pin - Signal +, Shell - Signal ā) |
Input Impedance | ~ 100 kĪ© |
Flatness Ā± 0.1 dB | 5 Hz - 15 kHz @ 44.1 kSR, 48 kSR, 96 kSR |
Flatness Ā± 0.5 dB | 5 Hz - 20 kHz @ 44.1 kSR 5 Hz - 22 kHz @ 48 kSR 5 Hz - 35 kHz @ 96 kSR |
THD @ 1 kHz | ā¤ 0.005% |
THD+N, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ 0.035% |
āS/PDIF Digital Input (Optical) | |
Connector | TOSLINK |
Sample Rates | 8 kHz - 216 kHz |
Bit Depths | 8 - 24 bit PCM |
Outputs
āDAC Output | |
Connectors | Unbalanced RCA |
Output Impedance | 200 Ī© |
Output Level at 0 dBFS | 4 Vrms |
Flatness Ā± 0.1 dB | 5 Hz - 10 kHz @ 44.1 kSR, 48 kSR, 96 kSR |
Flatness Ā± 1 dB | 5 Hz - 20 kHz @ 44.1 kSR 5 Hz - 22 kHz @ 48 kSR 5 Hz - 35 kHz @ 96 kSR |
Crosstalk, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ ā 95 dB |
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz | ā¤ ā 110 dB |
THD @ 1 kHz | ~ 0.0014% |
THD+N, 5 Hz - 20 kHz | ā¤ 0.032% |
āS/PDIF Digital Output (Optical) | |
Connector | TOSLINK |
Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz - 96 kHz |
Bit Depth | 24 bit PCM |
Output Level | Defined by Signal Generator level control |
Microphones
Size, Type | 1/4", pre-polarized electret (omnidirectional) |
Flatness Ā± 1 dB | 50 Hz to 10 kHz @ 44.1k SR, 48k SR, 96k SR |
Flatness Ā± 2 dB | 5 Hz to ā„ 20 kHz @ 44.1k SR, 48k SR, 96k SR |
Maximum Input SPL | 130 dB SPL @ 1 kHz with ā¤ 2% THD |
Used Frequently Asked Questions
- What does used mean? Used products may be unused customer returns that are essentially "new" items, or they may be previously installed products that were returned under warranty or during our return policy period.
- What is the warranty? All of our used items come with a 90-day warranty.
- What's it look like? All of our used items are inspected and graded by our returns team at our facilities. They will test them and grade them to one of four standard gradings: Used Open Box, Used Very Good, Used Good, and Used Acceptable. Please see the following descriptions of each grade - also note that if an item falls under ANY of the criteria for a certain grade, even though the rest of the product is better, we will give it the lowest grade.
- Used Open Box An item in perfect working condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible. Instructions are included.
- Used Very Good A well-cared-for item with limited use, remains in good working condition. The item may show some limited signs of wear,small scratches,cosmetic blemishes. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged and could be missing some accessories.
- Used Good The item shows wear from use, remains in good condition and functions properly. May have damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, have minor cosmetic damage. It may be missing some parts or accessories.
- Used Acceptable The item is fairly worn but continues to function properly. While repackaged; signs of wear can include aesthetic issues; scratches, dents. The item may have markings on it or show signs of previous use. Item may be missing some parts or accessories.
- Have more questions? Call us, send us a chat, or an email. We'll be able to answer any additional questions you may have.