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L-Acoustics Introduces Soundvision Version 1.3.0
L-Acoustics has announced the availability of Version 1.3.0 of Soundvision, the manufacturer's powerful three-dimensional sound design program. The latest software version incorporates three primary improvements over the initial offering, including temporal mapping, speaker grouping, and subwoofer visualization.
Soundvision v1.3.0's temporal mapping utility conveniently enables users to optimise the performance of their delay systems by displaying, in real-time, whether speakers are within or outside of a useful time delay.
A new speaker grouping feature is equally significant in that it allows enclosures to be grouped by user-definable categories within the loudspeaker control panel--much like setting up subgroups on a mixing console. This is especially helpful for complex designs utilizing a variety of L-Acoustics loudspeaker models. For example, separate groups can be created for the main, fill and delay speakers, each of which can then individually auditioned using Soundvision's solo function.
The third noteworthy improvement is that mechanical models of L-Acoustics' subwoofers have now been added to the program allowing users to see the physical existence of low-frequency enclosures in a system design. This is particularly important for systems that position dV-DOSC and dV-SUB cabinets within the same array as it depicts a much more accurate visualization of array size and mechanical weight.
Designed with a convenient, intuitive graphical user interface, Soundvision allows for the calculation of sound pressure levels (SPL) and coverage mapping for complex sound system or venue configurations. Room geometry and loudspeaker locations are defined in 3D and simplified operating modes permit the user to work in 2D to rapidly enter data. According to user preference, either horizontal (plan) or vertical (cut) views can be selected to enter room coordinates or to define loudspeaker placement/aiming. SPL plus coverage mapping are then based on direct sound calculations over the defined audience geometry where each loudspeaker model is calibrated based on a reference user preset.
Designed for Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE, it features a user-friendly interface with multiple toolboxes that allow for convenient entry of room and loudspeaker data while at the same time displaying coverage or mapping results along with 2D Cutview, Target and Source Cutview information. All toolboxes can be displayed simultaneously, providing the user with a complete control interface that permits for rapid system optimisation.
Using sophisticated modeling algorithms, Soundvision offers several levels of technical support for users of L-Acoustics products. Due to its speed and ease-of-use, 'coverage' mode is well suited to the needs of touring sound engineers and touring sound companies. More detailed information is available in 'mapping' mode, providing an invaluable tool for the audio consultant or sound designer. For the installer, the physical properties provided in 'mechanical data' mode provide useful practical information for fixed installation applications.
20th April 2006
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