This paper describes a test signal that applies a high-velocity, high-frequency excitation to the pickup, simulating sibilant sounds and overtones, which frequency produce ugly sounds on playback. The test may be used audibly, visually presented on an oscilloscope, or used to yield numerical results.
https://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=1859
Click to purchase paper as a non-member or login as an AES member. If your company or school subscribes to the E-Library then switch to the institutional version. If you are not an AES member and would like to subscribe to the E-Library then Join the AES!
This paper costs $33 for non-members and is free for AES members and E-Library subscribers.
Learn more about the AES E-Library
Start a discussion about this paper!