Wow. I really like the ignore function. I just wish it blocked them in all instances, not simply in subsequent viewings.
And I find the blank entry more constructive than his simple nonsense.
If you are so disinterested in doing more than clapping and playing with absorption and creating a near anechoic response, enjoy. And leave the rest of those who desire a bit more than your Luddite existence alone. After all, not everyone aspires to an acoustically ascetic life on par with the expectations of the Unibomber living alone in a small cabin without electricity. And not everyone needs you deciding for them that they have no bus9iness expanding their exposure, understanding, or activities if they so choose.
This is for those who want to go further, or who wonder why the imaging and locational cues are so goofy, as an anechoic or 'near' anechoic response allows for all sorts of misleading and inaccurate imaging ques, or for those who wish for a larger sense of space to their small room than what is physically present.
You have made your point that you can neither understand nor tolerate anyone disagreeing with your limited preferences as you assume that ALL either do not want more or that they are simply too simple to pursue more. Just as I am quite sure that there are some who will find your limited aspirations amusing and satisfactory.
But this is for those who either wonder what else is out there, or actually are curious to pursue additional options.
And as far as software packages, I have NEVER said that my purpose is to support platforms I do not personally use. The packages have
dedicated support forums for that purpose! I know, I know...the world is just SO complicated... But if they want to use the available platforms, while perhaps not perfect in some of the supported measurement forms, we can make do the best we can. The concepts are still the same.
And while the topic of platforms has been raised, if you are brave, you might consider looking at ARTA. It is a
very powerful dual channel FFT platform that costs FAR less than the level of performance justifies (about $125 USD for a single non-commercial user). And you can download it and use it for
free - with the limitation being that you cannot save results. But it will definitely generate results! (One option might consider using SnagIt for screen captures, but a lifetime license for ARTA is the best buy in the acoustical measurement market if the freeware packages are not sufficient. So you have an opportunity to jump in and use it for free and to become used to it and the learning curve before you buy it.) And while ARTA's capabilities may take a bit longer to master due to its many extra options, its manual is extensive and exceptional. And in reviewing the manual, you will learn MUCH about the various measurements, techniques, and how they can be used. A fine piece of technical writing that will provide for much greater understanding than just how to operate the software! (Note, it also includes Steps and Limp - 2 programs for performing STEP analysis and also for performing impedance measurements as well as determining Thiele-Small parameters for those of you who might be interested in speaker design.)
In fact, I suspect that even IF one wants to pursue the measurement and analysis path a bit, than ARTA may be more than anyone will ever need as it is simply that complete! So, it is tossed out there for those who have an adventurous spirit.
ARTA can be found here:
http://www.fesb.hr/~mateljan/arta/index.htm