Acoustic Measurement/Audio Analyzing

KTagaya · 31st August 2006, 05:45 AM

What's the best software for this? I've heard good things about SIA SmaartLive and Roger Nichols InspectorXL. This would mainly be for measuring control room acoustics, frequency response, getting all scientific, etc. Perhaps there's a better hardware box out there also?

Ethan Winer · 31st August 2006, 07:44 PM

KT,

> Perhaps there's a better hardware box out there also? <

I use the ETF and R+D software from these guys:

www.etfacoustic.com

For $150 you get very sophisticated analysis tools that will tell you everything you need about a mix or live room. If you prefer a "hardware" version, buy a laptop PC to run it on.

THIS article on my company's web site explains more about how I use the program.

--Ethan

Harley-OIART · 31st August 2006, 07:53 PM

What about for live guys? Would you still use ETF from gig to gig when ringing out large speaker arrays in big halls or arenas? Currently I use SIA Smaart Live 5. Haven't tried etf yet though.

-Scott

Ethan Winer · 1st September 2006, 04:45 PM

Scott,

> What about for live guys? Would you still use ETF from gig to gig when ringing out large speaker arrays in big halls or arenas? <

No, ETF is for domestic size rooms only.

> Currently I use SIA Smaart Live 5. <

Stick with that.

--Ethan

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31st August 2006, 05:45 AM	#1
KTagaya Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	Acoustic Measurement/Audio Analyzing What's the best software for this? I've heard good things about SIA SmaartLive and Roger Nichols InspectorXL. This would mainly be for measuring control room acoustics, frequency response, getting all scientific, etc. Perhaps there's a better hardware box out there also?

31st August 2006, 07:44 PM	#2
Ethan Winer Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Milford, CT, USA Posts: 4,834	KT, > Perhaps there's a better hardware box out there also? < I use the ETF and R+D software from these guys: www.etfacoustic.com For $150 you get very sophisticated analysis tools that will tell you everything you need about a mix or live room. If you prefer a "hardware" version, buy a laptop PC to run it on. THIS article on my company's web site explains more about how I use the program. --Ethan __________________ www.realtraps.com The acoustic treatment experts ----------------------- Amazing Telecaster guitar video

1st September 2006, 04:45 PM	#4
Ethan Winer Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Milford, CT, USA Posts: 4,834	Scott, > What about for live guys? Would you still use ETF from gig to gig when ringing out large speaker arrays in big halls or arenas? < No, ETF is for domestic size rooms only. > Currently I use SIA Smaart Live 5. < Stick with that. --Ethan __________________ www.realtraps.com The acoustic treatment experts ----------------------- Amazing Telecaster guitar video

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31st August 2006, 07:53 PM	#3
Harley-OIART Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,127	What about for live guys? Would you still use ETF from gig to gig when ringing out large speaker arrays in big halls or arenas? Currently I use SIA Smaart Live 5. Haven't tried etf yet though. -Scott