Conducting a Session

This section helps the operator to conduct a listening test session with each participant.

Note: You should disable Windows Sounds at least on the workstation used for the conduction of the listening test: 1. Go to Control panel > Sound > Sounds tab. 2. In Sound Scheme, choose No Sounds. 3. Click Apply then OK.

To Conduct a Session:

Note: This is an Operator task.
Prerequisites: You need to configure the Audio settings.
  1. Welcome and brief the participant.
  2. Give the instructions sheet to the participant and have him/her read it thoroughly.
  3. Verify with the participant that everything is clear.
  4. Install the participant at the listening test station.
    Tip: We recommend to set the listening test station wit the PC running the listening test in a quiet room.
  5. In the Navigation panel, select Sessions.
  6. Click NEW PARTICIPANT.

    The listening session starts: the Welcome Screen is displayed, in full-screen mode.

  7. Ask the participant to start answering the questions as soon as the operator leaves the room.
  8. Leave the participant alone.

    Once alone at the station, the participant proceeds with the test session.

  9. At the end of the test, click the in the top right corner to close the participant's session.
  10. For each new participant, restart from step 1.

The Session starts.