Measure Setup
The Measure Setup screen can be accessed by tapping 
on the Measure screen.
Chirp and Sweep Channel
The “chirp” and “sweep” sounds of the test signal can be played on different channels (see measurement process). This is mainly used for subwoofer measurements.
Stimulus Type
Stimulus Type controls the “sweep” portion of the test signal (chirp + sweep) used to measure the audio system.
Sine Sweep
Use a logarithmic sinusoid sweep. This is the default mode. It requires a connection to the audio system in order to play the test signal.
External Sine Sweep
Play the test signal manually. Use this when connection to the audio system isn’t possible, or wireless methods are not working correctly. The audio system is responsible for playing the test signal and HouseCurve will listen for it when measure is tapped.
When this mode is selected, the test signal can be exported to a WAV file.
For more information, see connecting.
Pink Noise
Pink noise stimulus is provided for interest sake. Measurements based on pink noise will have a signal to noise ratio that is lower than sine sweeps. The measurement process is identical to sine sweep (this is not a real time analyzer (RTA) mode).
HouseCurve uses coherent averaging when collecting the measurement. This has an interesting effect on Pink Noise measurements. In a sonically treated room, such as one with sound absorbing panels on the walls, Pink Noise noise measurements will closely match Sine Sweep measurements. In a more typical “reflective” room, Pink Noise magnitude measurements tend to be lower above ~2 KHz. The degree to which the Pink Noise and Sine Sweep measurements match is an indication of how “dead” the room is.
Internal Mic Compensation
The average built in iPhone/iPad is reasonably flat, but begins to roll off below ~60 Hz and above ~16 KHz. Internal Mic Compensation applies a moderate boost to correct this. The boost curve is +6 dB at 30 Hz, tapering to zero at 60 Hz. Likewise, at 16 KHz, the boost is zero and this increases to 6 dB at 20 KHz.
It’s worth keeping in mind that the iPhone/iPad can still “hear” below 60 Hz and above 16 KHz, it’s just not as sensitive. Internal Mic Compensation brings the measured response closer to what you would get with a calibrated extrnal mic.
External Mic Calibration
HouseCurve supports calibrated external microphones. Available calibrations will be displayed in the list. Select None to disable calibration.
Microphone calibrations can be loaded tapping + at the top of the External Mic Calibration screen. Calibrations can be removed by tapping Edit.
HouseCurve uses the following curve file format for microphone calibration.