Objective To seek a data acquisition method of the shock test using a vibration signal analyzer, and to verify the feasibility of the new method. Methods First, the similarities and differences between the data acquisition of the shock and vibration tests were compared by considering mechanical model, data acquisition theory and signal process, which provided ideas and theoretical support for the new method. Second, using OROS dynamic signal analyzer and conventional data collection instrument—Shock manager, a confirmatory shock test was carried out, furthermore, a new data collection method of shock test using vibration signal analyzer was proposed and the parameter setup conditions were confirmed. Finally, using the experimental results, error analysis was conducted to verify the feasibility and reliability of the new method. Results By comparing the experimental results measured through OROS dynamic signal analyzer and Shock manager, the three factors of the response pulses of the shock test were highly matched. Conclusion It was proved that the vibration signal analyzer could be used to acquire the experimental data of the shock test.