In the Hands of a Pro: The SEVEN Generator

The Murideo SIX G and SIX A Field Test Suite

I first became aware of Murideo products during an ISF Level II Training class several years ago. That was where I was first introduced to the Murideo SIX G Signal/Pattern Generator - and its companion - the Murideo SIX A Signal Analyzer. I quickly learned that if I wanted to calibrate a display device accurately and efficiently or effectively troubleshoot a problematic 18Gbps connection chain, the Murideo SIX G and SIX A tandem was the preeminent and indispensable tools to have on hand.

To this day, I still use both regularly for performing a variety of test-and-measurement procedures, including signal integrity/verification, troubleshooting - and of course - display calibration.

However, I recently started using a new and extraordinarily powerful test-and-measurement tool; and as the saying goes: “There’s a new sheriff in town.”

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The Murideo SEVEN Generator

​Working closely and in conjunction with major format originators, A/V manufacturers, and standards associations - the SEVEN Generator represents the culmination of intense R&D and unparalleled design excellence.  The SEVEN is a formidable, quantum-leap behemoth that packs an amazing array of tools and capabilities. These tools and features warp the SEVEN G into an entirely new universe of A/V Test and Measurement. It literally creates a new market category, and it accomplishes it all without breaking the bank, your bank.

The SEVEN Generator is the A/V Test & Measurement Appliance that everyone has been clamoring for, so let’s take a closer look. Below is just a sample of the tools and tests available. ALL IN ONE BOX!

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VIDEO

• Patterns, Evaluation Pictures, and Video Clips
  • From ISF, DVS, PVA, SPE and SPEARS & MUNSIL (SDR and 4K HDR video clips supporting frame rates up to 120Hz)
• Virtually unlimited test patterns including FPGA native, and supporting SDR, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision signal formats
• Full EDID and eARC CDS data structures

AUDIO

• Sampling Rates, Bit Depth settings, Sine-Wave Tone Generation, Multichannel Output Configurations
• Complete Dolby Audio support - all formats - including MAT and ATMOS.
• LATENCY TESTING
  • ARM AV Latency, ARM eARC Latency, and ARM ARC Latency.
  • Each ARM Latency test supports PCM and Dolby Audio - including Dolby MAT

The Murideo SEVEN G is truly GROUNDBREAKING. Whether you are an A/V equipment manufacturer, an OEM, an electrical engineer, a professional calibrator, or an integrator/installer/dealer, you will discover a plethora of features and functions that will:

1. Dramatically improve testing profiles, processes, and efficiencies.
2. Identify and correct audio latency issues.
3. Provide state of the art video calibrations.
4. Enhance picture quality evaluations, including timing, color, contrast, and HDR signals.

Finally, the SEVEN G is designed to be FUTURE RESISTANT (it already supports HDMI 2.1 standards and requirements), and it’s not stopping there. This marvel will ultimately play a key role in creating a better future for the A/V industry with vastly improved and more capable and stable products rolling off the assembly line.

I hope you will take a closer look at this impressive and powerful A/V Test & Measurement machine and pick one up for yourself!

For more in-depth information regarding the capabilities for the SEVEN G, please download the User Manual at www.murideo.com/SEVEN-G.

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This product review was submitted by industry veteran John Tumbleson. Learn more about John's experience in A/V and what drives his enthusiasm for the industry below.

Before starting my career in the high-tech industry; i.e. Apple, Iomega, Claris etc., I worked in the high-end audio industry where I manufactured my own private label speakers and studio monitors. This was the early to mid 70’s, and I subsequently became involved in the design and installation of discotheques at various restaurants and bars all over the country. A seminal moment for me came in the early 80’s when Sony introduced the Beta HiFi VCR system;  and the world of video began to merge with the world of high-end audio. This became the genesis of what we now call “Home Theater” and at that point, I became bitten by the Home Theater “bug”. For many years Home Theater was a “hobby” for me, as my career at Apple and other companies was basically my day job. Then in 2012, I started on a new career path which incorporated A/V system control with residential and commercial projects, but I also became heavily involved with audio and video distribution and calibration. In 2014, while designing a commercial control project, I was introduced to AVPro. At that point - as it is said, our paths crossed, and a few years later, I officially joined AVPro. And as they say: “The rest is history”. My hobby is now my day job.  But, I doesn’t really feel like a job, because it’s just too much fun!

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