Specific requirements for a test CD

Igo
Igo Posts: 411
edited November 2008 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Greetings
I'm looking for some specific requirements in a test cd. What I would like to have are sustained audio tones at exactly the same SPL in frequency ranges in the audible range up to about 5000 Hz. Most importantly 16 Hz to about 250 in stepped increments of maybe 2 Hz. Can you guys point me to a cd to purchase or reputable on-line downloads?
Thanks for the help.
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Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
Polk Audio RT800i Towers
Polk Audio CS400i Center
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2008
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited November 2008
    http://www.nch.com.au/tonegen/index.html

    http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm

    I'm shocked you can't find it. You're using the right term already: test tones.
  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    Thanks guys. I posted this thread then I forgot where I put it. The 70's. Jeeez....
    Yes, I can find many test CD's but I depend on you guys to help me pick truly worthy materials and I surely appreciate it too.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    ShinAce wrote: »
    http://www.nch.com.au/tonegen/index.html

    http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm

    I'm shocked you can't find it. You're using the right term already: test tones.

    The RealTraps was the perfect place to start. Just what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited November 2008
    No problem.

    I use winISD to turn my computer into a generator. Can do sine waves from 20Hz to 20K in steps of 1 Hz and I've measured its accuracy(better than 0.1%).

    A laptop can be your friend.
  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited November 2008
    It may not be exactly what you need, but download the dvd torrent shown here in this thread http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=742969 and it is great for both 2 channel and surround ( Has 2 different sections for each ) . It uses a GUI interface , so it needs a dvd player and a monitor for use...but it works fantastic.

    Here is the actual torrent link from the thread....the thread actually explains how to make the dvd from the torrent file. http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3666592/AudioTestDVDv2
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2008
    I'm only just getting started with it, but check out Remote EQ Wizard (REW) at hometheatershack.com (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rew-forum/). Its free you just have to join the forum.

    It can generate test tones and sweeps, and if you have the appropriate equipment (laptop/desktop, sound card with line in, SPL meter) you can measure the rooms response to those tones to help you get that flat response.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    Is there no consern about reproductive quality when you are trying to generate a 70db SPL signal from a laptop's speakers?
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    It may not be exactly what you need, but download the dvd torrent shown here in this thread http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=742969 and it is great for both 2 channel and surround ( Has 2 different sections for each ) . It uses a GUI interface , so it needs a dvd player and a monitor for use...but it works fantastic.

    Here is the actual torrent link from the thread....the thread actually explains how to make the dvd from the torrent file. http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3666592/AudioTestDVDv2
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    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2008
    Igo wrote: »
    Is there no consern about reproductive quality when you are trying to generate a 70db SPL signal from a laptop's speakers?

    If you're referring to using REW, you pipe the signal to your preamp/avr. All the sound is played via your system's speakers not the laptop's. The only purpose for the computer is to connect the mic to for the app to analyze/graph it.
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2008
    Igo wrote: »
    You are destined to be my new best friend. There are nikid women one that web page.

    As with most torrent sites ;)
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    If you're referring to using REW, you pipe the signal to your preamp/avr. All the sound is played via your system's speakers not the laptop's. The only purpose for the computer is to connect the mic to for the app to analyze/graph it.
    I was just in from a 13 hour day. What was I thinking. Please escuse me.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    If you're referring to using REW, you pipe the signal to your preamp/avr. All the sound is played via your system's speakers not the laptop's. The only purpose for the computer is to connect the mic to for the app to analyze/graph it.
    ...unless we were going to do flat frequency responce and SPL test on you laptop. HAHhaHhahaha
    I'm going to sleep now. Don't hit me.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard