Menu bar

The menu bar is located at the top of the screen.

Location of the menu bar

It is organized as follows:

  • File

    • Open measurement folder
    • Recent folders
    • Reload measurement folder
    • Exit
  • Actions

    • Toggle output stream
    • Toggle input stream
    • Start measurement
    • Rescan DAQ devices
    • Calibrate microphone
    • Calibrate µZ system1
  • Settings

  • Help

    • Open user guide in browser
    • Show license agreement
    • License key info
    • Restore to default
    • About

Detailed information

The items which might require more explanation are are discussed below.

Rescan DAQ devices

If a DAQ device is connected to the computer while ACME is running, it does not recognize the device. Press this button to scan and recognize the new device.

Calibrate microphone

This opens a tool to determine the sensitivity of the microphone, which is required for measuring absolute sound pressure levels.


  1. The Calibrate µZ system action is only available if the µZ module has been purchased.