AES 1id-2012 (R2017) PDF Download

The AES 1id-2012 (R2017) standard is a revision of the AES 1id-1991 document. It focuses on the use of plane-wave tubes for measuring the performance of horn drivers in loudspeakers for professional applications. The standard acknowledges that different variations and results can be obtained based on the construction details of the plane-wave tubes.

The main objective of this document is to encourage further experimentation and exploration of the various possibilities and outcomes that can be achieved with plane-wave tubes. It discusses additional uses of plane-wave tubes and presents tests that were conducted to compare the accuracy of measuring non-plane-wave radiation using both close and distant microphone locations.

The document also outlines a termination method for plane-wave tubes and references a modern calibration method, summarizing its key aspects.