Introduction

WinMLS is software for performing and evaluating audio, acoustical and vibrational measurements.

 

The name WinMLS consists of the first part ‘Win’ because it is Windows based software. We also hope to ‘win’ the hearts of our WinMLS users by offering flexible, user-friendly affordable and powerful software.

The last part of the WinMLS name is ‘MLS’ which is a measurement method. WinMLS was initially based on this MLS (maximum length sequence) method which was the most powerful measurement methods up to the mid nineties. Today sine sweep methods are in most cases superior to the MLS method, but MLS is still available as an option in WinMLS and is recommended for speech parameter measurements.

 

With WinMLS impulse responses can be measured, and FFT and octave band analysis can be performed with great dynamic range and fine resolution on a PC with a sound card. Powerful and flexible post-processing capabilities are integrated in the software. In order to export the measurement data, several formats are supported. If further post-processing of the measurement data is needed, MLSSA® (DRA Laboratories) and Matlab® (MathWorks Inc.) may be used. Software that can read text-files, such as Microsoft Excel may also be used.

 

Note that some parts of this document may not be relevant for the version of WinMLS you have purchased, or your type of sound card, or the type of measurements you want to perform.

 

This document should be understandable for readers who have little experience with computers. Bold letters are used for items in the user interface, such as menus and buttons.

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Plotting and post-processing overview

Help and explanations

Credits