Testing USB Headsets with APx500
Latest Software Release: APx500 v10.0
This version adds support for Windows Audio Session API (WASAPI). Windows Audio Session API (WASAPI) I/O capability allows for the testing of Windows Audio devices. It also enables a Windows Audio device to serve as an output for the APx generator, an input for the APx analyzer, or as both input and output to make measurements independent of the APx hardware. Get the full details on what's new in v10.0 here.
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• Intuitive user interface
• Powerful automation features
• API integrations
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