QC Tailored for the Audio and Video Industry
Reduce the risk of remediation by performing the appropriate quality tests during and after production.
We are here to help you conform to international regulations and bring your products to market faster. Our electrical, mechanical and chemical testing will ensure your audio and video products meet performance demands, international safety standards, and the requirements of your destination market.
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Audio and Video Product Testing Requirements
We customize our testing to help manufacturers and importers make sure their products meet the applicable market standards. Our team of experts can help you figure out which standards apply and give you an edge over the competition by verifying product performance.
QIMA laboratories offer the following tests to evaluate audio and video products against global requirements:
Audio Precision and Dolby Compliance
Electrical safety (LVD)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI)
Conformité Européene (CE) and UKCA Marking
EU Low Voltage Directive compliance
EU Product Safety Directive compliance
EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) testing
Heavy metal analysis (lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel)
Luminous Flux and Color Rendering tests for lighting products
Plasticizers (phthalates)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Product safety testing according to IECEE CB Scheme (/IEC)
Toxics in packaging
Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV)
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Audio and Video Product Testing Expertise
We can tell you whether your product meets requirements by testing it in accordance with applicable standards and any customer-specific requirements. We offer tests during any stage of the product development process so you can reduce risk and improve time to market. to help you avoid the costs of remediation after a product is in production, and for products ready for series production.
QIMA’s expert services and custom solutions can help get your products to market quickly while ensuring compliance. Audio and video products we test include:
Audio equipment (receivers, amplifiers, compressors, monitors, etc.) | Speakers (powered) |
Flat panel TVs and displays | Multi-track recorders |
Touch-screen interfaces | Microphones (cabled and wireless) |
Projectors | Headphones (wired and wireless) |
Computer peripherals | Noise cancellation devices |
Image and video recording products | Audio control panels |
Audio recording products | Printers |
Security cameras | 3D printing machine |
Check the safety, quality, and performance of your audio and video products with physical and mechanical testing. QIMA testing can include:
Durability tests | Product function/performance test |
Earth continuity | Product parameter check |
Eco design | Sensory analysis |
Frequency checking | Signal-to-noise ratio |
Frequency response test speaker/microphone) | Stability test |
Hipot test | Waterproof test (e.g., for outdoor speakers) |
Impedance check | Working current/voltage check |
Internal construction review | Working distance for wireless device |
Noise level measurement | Workmanship review |
Power consumption | Other tests according to customer programs or predetermined rules |
Power cord pull test |
Certifications for the Audio and Video Product Industry
QIMA also offers certification for a wide range of audio and video products. Below are some of the services you may choose from:
Cybersecurity Testing and Compliance
Any product that collects, stores, and transmits information via a network is vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. QIMA’s professional cybersecurity testing and certification services help you achieve compliance with cybersecurity regulations and protect your products from cyber threats.
The QIMA Benefits
Global coverage in over 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Flexibility with fully customizable programs and reports to save time and cost.
Risk-based approach with analytical data to help you proactively identify and prevent quality and safety issues in your supply chain.
Fully certified and accredited to all major inspection, audit and testing schemes.
Custom dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real-time.
Personalized service with dedicated account manager and 24 hour customer support.