Difference Vector Average and RMS + Phase

[pklose]

I am confused: What is the diiference between Vector average and RMS + Phase average? Everytime I try it out, I get the same results with the methods. The manual does not really help me. Can someone please explain?

 

[John Mulcahy]

In vector average the magnitude response depends on the relative phases of the signals being averaged. In RMS + phase average it doesn't.

 

[pklose]

I cannot think of a situation where on is more useful than the other.