| Smaart User Manuals |
| Smaart v.6 User Manual(2.8MB pdf) |
The most in-depth documentation on proper operation and maximizing feature sets of the program, in addition to serving as a useful reference on test/measurement and audio/acoustic topics. |
| Smaart v.6 User Quick Reference(529KB pdf) |
A quick overview of what you need to know about installing Smaart v.6 as well as an overview of its functions and features. Includes handy keyboard "shortcuts." |
| SmaartLive 5 User Manual(1.1MB pdf) |
Everything you need to know about SmaartLive 5. This comprehensive resource also serves as a useful reference on test/measurement and audio/acoustic topics. |
| AcousticTools 4 User Manual(1MB pdf) |
Get the most from AcousticTools program modules with this intensive, detailed presentation, provided in a very clear, concise format. |
| Smaart Reference Documents |
| Basic SmaartLive Setup & Measurement Procedures(312KB pdf) |
A handy starting point for learning to use SmaartLive for basic measurements of audio systems and components. Also click here for Espanol version. |
| Basic SmaartLive Setup and Measurement Procedures (En Español)(315KB pdf) |
A handy starting point for learning to use SmaartLive for basic measurements of audio systems and components. Also click here for Espanol version. |
| FFT Fundamentals(318KB pdf) |
A summary of the Fast-Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis techniques implemented in the SmaartLive measurement platform. |
| SmaartLive Spectrum Mode Measurements(418KB pdf) |
A key component of SmaartLive is the Spectrum mode, which provides a highly flexible FFT-based real-time analyzer capable of advanced measurements. |
| Smaart FAQ (HTML) |
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about Smaart. |
| Smaart Tech Notes |
| Tech Note 6: Spectrograph(3.52MB pdf) |
Labratory and real-world spectrographs investigating loudspeaker and microphone arrays. |
| Tech Note 5: Loudspeaker Impedance with Smaart(412KB pdf) |
Paul Henderson provides an in-depth look at loudspeaker impedance measurement and related issues in using SIA SmaartLive 5. |
| Tech Note 4: Signal Alignment & Transfer Function Measurement Data(89KB pdf) |
How signal alignment (or lack thereof) affects phase and frequency response as well as the coherence of Transfer Function measurements. |
| Tech Note 3: The "Mystery" of Data Windows (39MB pdf) |
De-mystifying Data Windows functions as well as some straight answers about what they are, how and why they are used, and different window types. |
| Tech Note 2A: Using the Smaart Pro Delay Locator (116KB pdf) |
Tips on how to get the best results from the Real-Time module's Delay Locator. Includes measurement examples and troubleshooting advice. |
| Tech Note 1A: Transfer Function Measurement Configurations(62KB pdf) |
Suggestions on how to configure a test setup for Transfer Function and Delay Locator measurements. Includes diagrams for typical configurations. |
| Smaart Case Studies |
| Case Study 9: Interaction of Low-Frequency Drivers and Subwoofers in Dance Systems(125KB pdf) |
Optimizing a club system; it was a situation where many thought that room acoustics were creating a muddy LF and sub-bass sound, but analysis revealed something very different as the culprit. |
| Case Study 8: Polarity and Its Effect on a Two-Way Loudspeaker(206KB pdf) |
Also looks at the effects of Room modes on Measurements in (relatively) small rooms. Basic techniques, reversed polarity in a two-way loudspeaker and more. |
| Case Study 7: Measuring a Measurement Microphone(61KB pdf) |
Michael Moe demonstrates a techinque he devised for measuring microphone response. Also click here to download the measurement data. (File requires Smaart Pro v2.1 to open) |
| Case Study 6: Time Correction in a Concert System(333KB pdf) |
The use of time correction in a concert system for a rock artist, including "pushing" the main PA system "back" to align with the band's backline for seamless integration between the stage sound and main PA. Also click here for impulse response wave files. |
| Case Study 5: Live Music Show in a Midsize Auditorium(108KB pdf) |
Don Pearson provides a look at his approach to tuning up an installed sound reinforcement system for a live musical performance, along with tips on ways to use Smaart Pro for system setup and monitoring during a show. |
| Case Study 4: Multi-Cluster Reinforcement System in a Large Church(107KB pdf) |
Paul Henderson discusses his use of Smaart Pro Real-Time and Analysis modules to detect acoustical problems and optimize the main system in a 1,200-seat church. Also click here for a reference group file of the system response. (File requires Smaart Pro v2.1 to open) |
| Case Study 3: Two-Way, Bi-Amplified Loudspeaker in Critical Listening(97KB pdf) |
An approach to measuring a "multi-way" loudspeaker system using Smaart Pro, also touching upon room modes, the FPPO Transfer Function and more. Also click here for measurement data shown in the printed document. (PKZip file) |
| Case Study 2: Home Theater/Listening Room(177KB pdf) |
Addresses problems one might also encounter in a small studio control room and other smaller listening spaces. Also click here for a reference file of a loudspeaker system response, and click here for an impulse response wave file. |
| Case Study 1: Domed Stadium(114KB pdf) |
How the Smaart Pro Analysis module was used to measure and document acoustical properties in an extremely large room. Also click here for a wave file of the room's impulse response measured using the Real-Time module's Delay Locator. |
| Smaart: Ask Dr. Don Files |
| Ask Dr. Don, Volume 4: Never Solder Multi-Pin Cables(12KB pdf) |
Rather than soldering, get the exact, correct and proper crimping tool to crimp pins. |
| Ask Dr. Don, Volume 3: Apple Mac & Smaart 3.0 - It Works!(19KB pdf) |
Little known fact: Mac users have long been running Smaart under SoftWindows. |
| Ask Dr. Don, Volume 2: Pin 2 or Pin 3 Hot?(14KB pdf) |
Ah yes, the age-old problem of polarity that keeps going and going... |
| Ask Dr. Don, Volume 1: Connecting Smaart to Windows PC(224KB pdf) |
Also includes a discussion of setting the record level. |
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