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Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2022-10-04

PythonAudience · generalComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

An open-source tool for measuring audio equipment quality, frequency response, distortion, signal clarity, using RMAA-style professional testing standards.

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    What it does
      Measures audio quality
      RMAA-style testing
      Generates reports
    Tech stack
      Python
    Metrics
      Frequency response
      Distortion
      Signal clarity
    Audience
      Audio engineers
      Hobbyists
      Manufacturers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Test speakers, microphones, or an audio interface for frequency response and distortion.

USE CASE 2

Verify audio equipment quality before recording a podcast or setting up a home studio.

USE CASE 3

Compare gear performance against industry-standard RMAA-style benchmarks.

USE CASE 4

Check manufacturer marketing claims against real measured audio data.

What is it built with?

Python

How does it compare?

blinkdl/openaudiotest0xallam/my-recipe0xhassaan/nn-from-scratch
Stars——0
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2022-10-042022-11-22—
MaintenanceDormantDormant—
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity3/52/54/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires audio measurement hardware (speakers, mic, or interface) in addition to the software.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through running openaudiotest to measure the frequency response of my speakers.
Prompt 2
Explain what distortion and signal clarity metrics this tool reports and how to interpret them.
Prompt 3
Show me how to set up a measurement session for testing a new microphone with openaudiotest.
Prompt 4
Help me compare two audio interfaces using this tool's RMAA-style report output.

Frequently asked questions

What is openaudiotest?

An open-source tool for measuring audio equipment quality, frequency response, distortion, signal clarity, using RMAA-style professional testing standards.

What language is openaudiotest written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python.

Is openaudiotest actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2022-10-04).

How hard is openaudiotest to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is openaudiotest for?

Mainly general.

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