Rational Acoustics has announced that the Smaart Tools single channel module is now available as an in-app purchase in Studio Six Digital’s latest version (2.7) of its AudioTools application for iPhone and iPad.
Smaart Tools was developed by Studio Six Digital in collaboration with Rational Acoustics and is based on the proprietary algorithms, techniques, features and color mapping found in the Smaart v.7 acoustic test and measurement software.
Smaart Tools will ultimately appear as two modules within the AudioTools app. The single-channel module is available immediately for $49.99 and the proposed dual-channel module is expected to be available later in 2011.
As an in-app purchase, you must own (or purchase) the AudioTools 2.7 app prior to purchasing Smaart Tools. AudioTools can be purchased via the ITunes app store by searching under “AudioTools” or “Studio Six Digital” and is priced at $19.99. (All pricing quoted for the US iTunes store).
The single-channel module includes the following features from Smaart v.7: RTA Bar graph, RTA Line graph, RTA Bar and FFT graph, as well as Spectrograph.
On the iPhone and iPod touch, there is an additional Spectrograph with the RTA Line graph overlay. On iPad, split graph mode is available, so you can put any two graphs on the screen at the same time.
All of the RTA banding options available in Smaart v.7 are available in Smaart Tools, including log, lin, Octave, 1/3rd, 1/6th, 1/12th, 1/24th and 1/48th Octave modes.
The decay modes from Smaart v.7 are also available, and include None, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 averages, and the Smaart 1-10 second custom decay settings, as well as Infinite, Fast, and Slow.
The frequency scale can be zoomed down to a single octave, and the dB scale can be zoomed down to 1 dB resolution. Double-tap the screen to return to full frequency response, and to auto-scale the dB scale. Real-time Spectrograph history continues beyond the display, just swipe to see sound events that have scrolled off the screen.
Other features include high-contrast mode, variable Spectrograph speed, vertical or horizontal running Spectrograph, Difference Mode, Peak Tracking, and FFT Windowing.
All of the standard AudioTools features, such as Save/Recall and the Generator Panel are also included. All settings are automatically saved and restored the next timethe app is run.
Because the processor on the iPhone or iPad is not as powerful as a desktop machine, the number of updates per second is lower than a desktop or laptop machine.
Also, as previously noted, Smaart Tools is a single-channel module so will not have any of the multi-channel capabilities found in Smaart v.7. It also does not have any of the trace capture and store features of v.7.
The default input source for Smaart Tools is the built-in microphone found on the iPhone/iPad. Alternatively, Studio Six Digital’s iAudioInterface (for iPod Touch gen 1, 2 or 3 only) or other suitable input solutions can be used.
View the Studio Six Digital demo video of the Smaart Tools single channel module here.
