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EAW Smaart v6: Unified Mac and PC Cross-Platform Source Code Base

Most significant update yet to the industry-standard sound system measurement and analysis software also includes multi-tasking architecture and streamlined interface

New EAW Smaart Version 6 (v6) sound system measurement and analysis software features a comprehensive re-write of its underlying architecture that dramatically enhances multi-tasking, in addition to a new streamlined interface for simpler operation and for the first time ever, full compatibility with Macintosh OS X in addition to Windows XP.

Specifically, Smaart v6 is a Universal application designed to take full advantage of the performance increases delivered by the new Intel-based Macs. Further, it is now built from a unified cross-platform source base with near-complete parity between both Mac OS X and Windows versions, in addition to working with Core Audio and ASIO drivers.

Besides the numerous advantages of cross-compatibility, another bonus is that current Smaart users preferring to switch to the Mac version need only to pay the standard upgrade fee for Smaart v6. And, for the firs time ever, Smaart v6 will be available as a "boxed" retail version through authorized dealers.

"Smaart will now benefit from the power of the latest microprocessors and multitasking operating systems in both Mac and Windows environments, with the biggest upside being that now Smaart users can make their own choice about which environment they prefer," states Jamie Anderson, EAW Product Manager. "This has been achieved while building upon the renowned usability of previous Smaart versions realized in the course of more than 10 years of experience and input from the largest user base in the pro audio industry."

Smaart v6 also offers a new streamlined interface designed to be significantly simpler to operate, and it also offers a comprehensive rewrite of its underlying architecture that allows it to do more things at once, such as simultaneous RTA and Frequency Response measurements.

Further Smaart v6 upgrades:

New Real-Time Measurement Mode
Smaart v6 combines its previously separate Spectrum and Transfer Function measurement modes into one versatile Real-Time mode. Real-Time measurement mode now allows a user to view any two of these measurements simultaneously:

* Two-channel RTA: Selectable linear or fractional octave banding (1/24th octave), peak-hold, THD calculation, user-defined timed averaging, and standard Noise Criterion curves (when calibrated for SPL measurement);
* Single-channel Spectrograph: 3-D display of a signal's spectral content over time helps identify feedback frequencies, system resonances and mechanical noise.
* Frequency Response (Transfer Function) Magnitude & Coherence: up to 1/24th octave resolution measurements of system magnitude response with comprehensive RMS and Vector averaging functionality, and a corresponding Coherence measurement indicating data quality / stability.
* Frequency Response (Transfer Function) Phase: 1/24th octave (or greater) resolution measurements of system phase response.

Enhanced Impulse Response Mode
In Smaart v6, Impulse Response Mode now operates in its own window that runs independently of real-time Spectrum and Transfer Function measurements.

Smaart v6's Impulse Response Mode has also been expanded to include intuitive tools for analyzing and dissecting IR measurements on the fly. These tools include a new 3-D Spectrogram view that provides a powerful hybrid of Time and Frequency domain views of a system response measurement, and a user-specified time window function for retrieving frequency domain data from specific portions of an impulse response.

Increased Data Storage and Display Capacity
Smaart v6's increased data capacity can store and display a near unlimited number of Frequency Response and RTA traces. Moreover, all captured measurements are now stored directly to file on the hard drive to prevent accidental loss due to power failures or other interruptions.

Support for Multi-Channel Input Devices
Smaart v6 can receive multi-channel inputs via ASIO under Windows or Core Audio on Mac OS X, enabling selection of measurement signals from a multi-channel device within Smaart.

Expanded Signal Generator Functionality
Smaart v6 adds triggered swept sine waves for impulse response measurements to its standard list of generator signals and functions. The triggered swept sine functionality operates with the FFT length-specific, synchronized measurement sources, and enables the user to do traditional laboratory/QC measurements.

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