How to Measure AV Sync Error

There are two approaches to measuring AV sync error:

See Measurement Examples and Acceptable Audio Latency and AV Sync Error for more information on AV sync error.

Measuring AV Sync Error of Sink Device(s)

AV Sync Error Calculator

✅ Recommended Method for Sink Device(s)

Murideo Seven Generator

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⚠️ Inaccurate by -17 to +3 ms, depending on video refresh rate.
⚠️ For accurate AV sync error calculation: follow video latency and audio latency measurement instructions and then use the AV Sync Error Calculator.

Measuring AV Sync Error of a Full AV Setup (Source, Transport, and Sink)

Harkwood Sync-One2

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✅ Recommended Method for a Full AV Setup (Source, Transport, and Sink)

Last updated on March 6th, 2023.