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official release of Smaart v.7 Di

We are pleased to announce the official release of Smaart v.7 Di (Dual-channel Interface)!

Smaart v.7 Di is a streamlined, two-channel version of the standard Smaart v.7 analysis software.v7Di Screen Shot 1.6

The primary focus of the Smaart v.7 Di platform is to offer a simplified version of the Smaart v.7 program; one that is significantly easier to configure and operate, without sacrificing the measurement power of our current Spectrum and Transfer Function measurement engines.

Smaart v.7 Di’s fixed, two channel architecture provides a nimble, quickly adaptable measurement environment, with all critical configuration and control parameters accessible from a single intuitive UI (user interface); perfect for quick and precise measurements without the demands of the standard version’s multi-measurement, multi-mode complexity.

Smaart v.7 Di’s Spectrum and Transfer Function engines have the same power and capabilities as those in the standard version. However, in the spirit of simplicity, v.7 Di does not include a separate Impulse Response (IR) Mode. Instead, all time domain measurement capabilities in v.7 Di reside in the Live IR display of the TF measurement.

In order to maintain easy portability and interoperability between versions, both versions of Smaart use the same RTA and TF data formats. Smaart v.7 and Smaart v.7 Di share the same control and command structure (view control, zooms, hot-keys, data capture commands, etc.), so moving back and forth between versions does not require learning a whole new control and command paradigm. For a discussion about the differences between Di and the full version of v.7, click here

As an added bonus, the Smaart I-O’s gain and phantom power controls are integrated directly into the Smaart v.7 Di interface; making a “Smaart v.7 Di + Smaart I-O” combo an excellent package for users who want the most elegant, and streamlined, set-up possible.

For more information about Smaart v.7 Di and the differences between it and the full version, visit the v.7 Di product page here

30 Day Demo

There is a 30 Day Demo of Smaart v.7 Di available here. You can download the Demo and evaluate the program free of charge for 30 days. Please note: for security reasons the Demo will have some functionality disabled. This should not interfere with your ability to use or evaluate Smaart v.7 Di but it will be very important for you to read the “ReadMe” document that will be included with the Demo for more information about the disabled features. Also, the Smaart v.7 Di Demo CANNOT be renewed and cannot be turned into a licensed version of v.7 Di. It will simply expire and cease to function after 30 days. You will need a completely different installer for the licensed version.

Smaart v.7 Di Training Classes

We are in the process of developing a one-day Smaart v.7 Di Training Class which will be specific to the Smaart v.7 Di platform. We will have full information about class curriculum, pricing & initial dates & locations in the next Rational Report. (If you’re not already subscribed to our mailing list, do so here!)

Smaart v.7 Di Pricing and Purchase Information

New licenses of Smaart v.7 Di and upgrades from Smaart v4, v5, and v6 are available from the Rational Acoustics online store or from any authorized Rational Acoustics dealer or distributor (click here for a list of all authorized Rational Acoustics dealers and distributors).

Retail pricing is as follows:
Smaart v.7 Di New License: $595 USD
Smaart v.6 to v.7 Di Upgrade: $300 USD
Smaart v5 to v.7 Di Upgrade: $400 USD
Smaart v.4 to v.7 Di Upgrade: $500 USD

All new licenses come with 2 installs. Licenses can be delivered via e-mail or via hard copy CD package (shipping costs apply). Discounted combo packages of Smaart v.7 Di plus the Smaart I-0 and various microphone options are available via the Rational online store.

**Smaart v.7 Di for v.7 Owners**

There is no “upgrade” or “crossgrade” available from Smaart v.7 to v.7 Di. Instead, v.7 and v.7 Di owners will have the ability to purchase add-on licenses of either version to their existing license accounts using the new self-service “Add-On” sales function from within license management accounts at http://my.rationalacoustics.com.

  • Registered Smaart v.7 users can purchase a special single-install license of v.7 Di for 1/2 US retail price from within their license mgmt account using a credit card (a separate v.7 Di license # will be issued & assigned directly to your account)
  • Registered v.7 Di users can purchase a special single-install license of full Smaart v.7 for 1/2 US retail price from within their license mgmt account using a credit card (a separate v.7 license # will be issued & assigned directly to your account)
  • Both registered Smaart v.7 and Smaart v.7 Di users can purchase additional incremental installs of the same license type onto the same license number from within their license mgmt. account using a credit card. The install count of the chosen license will automatically be incremented online.
  • Single-install license add-on sales are restricted to registered v.7 and v.7 Di users only
  • Users who cannot /do not want to purchase online using a credit card may place orders for add-on licenses or for add-on installs by contacting sales@rationalacoustics.com or your local Rational Acoustics dealer or distributor

Smaart v.7 Di Release Special for v.7 Owners

As a special thank you to our current Smaart v.7 user base we are offering a release special of $200 per install for Smaart v.7 owners who add a v.7 Di License (one or more installs) to their existing account via the self-service license “Add-on” sales function within the my.rationalacoustics.com license management site.

Normal pricing for Smaart v.7 Di is $297.50 per install, so this is a $97.50 (33%) savings.

This offer is only valid for 90 DAYS after the release of Smaart v.7 Di. Ends September 6th, 2013.

If you have any pre-sales technical questions, or if you find a problem with the program, feel free to send us an email at support@rationalacoustics.com

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Updating to Smaart v7.4

John Aldrich from Rational Acoustics explains the new licensing and activation procedure for upgrading your Smaart v7 license to the current 7.4 release. This release is free to v7 license holders.

Details about the release can be found here:
http://rationalacoustics.com/pages/ne…
or here:
http://www.rationalacoustics.com/foru…

Documentation:
http://rationalacoustics.com/files/In…
http://rationalacoustics.com/files/Sm…
http://rationalacoustics.com/files/Ge…

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Chris Tsanjoures

Chris Tsanjoures

ChrisTsanjouresSingaporePRProduct & Applications Manager, Smaart Instructor

Phone: +1 860-928-7828

After a brief internship followed by a part-time position, Chris officially joined Rational Acoustics as a full time employee in March 2012 as our Smaart Applications Support Specialist (we’ll leave the acronym for you to figure out). His current roles also include Product Management and Smaart Instructor.

A lifelong audio guy, Chris holds a BA in Music Production & Technology from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford.  He also works as a freelance sound engineer throughout New England, spending most summer weekends working the stages at regional fairs and music festivals. Before settling down and deciding to get a day-job, Chris spent his post-college years touring throughout the US and Canada as the lead guitar player for the Portland, OR based melodic hardcore band, It Prevails.  He’s a phenomenal guitarist… and we don’t just say that ’cause he works with us.  We’d go see him even if we didn’t have to.

Chris would like the world to know that RoboCop, Total Recall, and Starship Troopers are the best films by Paul Verheoven, and possibly ever.

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Smaart I-O released

We are proud to announce that the Smaart I-O is now released.

The Smaart I-O is a measurement-grade 2×2 USB audio inter
face designed and built specifically for use with Smaart v.7 Measurement Software.  The I-O features two high-quality, active balanced inputs with 50 dB of software adjustable gain in precision 1 dB steps.  The input gains are monitored directly by Smaart allowing the user to retain accurate SPL calibration while varying measurement signal input levels.A simple control program, included with the product (or available from our website) sets preamp gains and phantom power selection, and automatically integrates with Smaart v.7. The control program also provides firmware update capability and can rename the Smaart I-O at the hardware level – an important feature when using multiple devices with Smaart.

NOTE:  Owners of the new Smaart I-O must update to 7.3.2 to ensure that gain reporting and microphone sensitivity calculations work properly.  To update to the latest version of Smaart, log-in to your license management account at http://my.rationalacoustics.com and download the latest installer.

Please click HERE for full information on the Smaart I-O, including links to the I-O Spec Sheetthe I-O Manual and the “Using Smaart with Gain Reporting Devices” app note (manual and app note are also included with the product on CD-Rom).

The Smaart I-O is available for purchase via our online store. US Retail price is $549 USD.  Or you can contact your local Rational Acoustics Dealer or Distributor for local pricing & availability.

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The Honorable John Aldrich

Boy Wonder

Phone: +1 860-928-7828

John joined the Rational Acoustics clan in January 2011 to take on the task of managing all things support-related. This means he’s one of the guys on the other end of the phone or e-mail when you contact us to say that Smaart is suddenly no longer playing nice with your i-o device or that you got the dreaded error code 543 and are now freaking out. He’s also the guy who runs Smaart development projects and gets to shake out new software release candidates and try to break them.  And in his copious spare time he also manages the bug reporting & beta tester program.

John is a computer suuuper-geenius. Don’t let him tell you differently. He’s got no less than 5 Mac Pro’s at his house that he does unspeakable modifications to,  just for fun.

Little known fact about John…even though his name is spelled j-o-h-n, it’s pronounced Karl.