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A distortion meter measures audio signal distortion by comparing the output of an audio device to its input. It typically analyzes the waveform of the signal and calculates the percentage of distortion, which can include harmonic distortion and intermodulation distortion. By using fast Fourier transform (FFT) techniques, the meter identifies and quantifies unwanted frequency components introduced by the device under test. The results help assess the fidelity and performance of audio equipment.

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The instrument used to measure electrical current is called an ammeter, which is actually a shortened form of 'amp meter'. The current is measured in amperes. In scientific labs, a much more sensitive instrument called a galvanometer is used to measure very small currents.


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A distortion analyzer is an electronic test instrument that measures the accuracy of an electronic circuit at reproducing a wave. For instance, an audio amplifier might have a sine wave input to it, and the distortion analyzer measures how close the output is to a sine wave. If the output is clipped, the wave will be distorted, and the analyzer will measure the amount of harmonics present. The analyzer does this by supplying a low distortion sine wave test signal which is connected to the device under test. The output from the device is connected to the input of the analyzer where the original input signal is filter out with a precision notch filter. Anything left over after filtering represents distortion components and noise. Amplifiers will frequently have a "Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise" specification which is an accurate term for the quantity measured by a distortion analyzer. There are many manufacturers of distortion analyzers. The Hewlett-Packard models 331a and 333 are laboratory standard instruments. Other notable manufacturers are Sound Technology Corporation and Textronix.


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