Smaart Live Full- Version Access
Rational Acoustics currently offers Smaart v.9 in two tiers. To get the "Full Version" experience, you need to understand the difference:
| Feature | Smaart v.9 LE | Smaart v.9 Suite | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dual-Channel Transfer Function | Yes | Yes | | Real-Time & Impulse Modes | Limited | Full (FFT & IR) | | Spectral Capture (Spectrograph) | Limited resolution | Full Resolution | | Multi-Channel Tracking | 2 channels | Unlimited (with expansion) | | Polar EASE Export | No | Yes | Smaart Live Full- Version
Recommendation: If you are a solo engineer mixing rock clubs or corporate events, Smaart v.9 LE (often considered the modern "Smaart Live") is your full version. If you are a system tech tuning a festival stage or a consultant designing a theater, you need Smaart Suite. Rational Acoustics currently offers Smaart v
Lite versions often restrict you to the built-in laptop microphone or a single USB input. The full version integrates seamlessly with multi-channel USB interfaces (like the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 or RME Babyface Pro). This allows you to: Lite versions often restrict you to the built-in
| Feature | Smaart Live (Legacy/Mid-tier) | Smaart Suite (Full-Version) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Input/Output | Limited to 1 stereo pair (2 ch in, 2 ch out) | Unlimited ASIO/Core Audio channels (e.g., 64x64) | | Simultaneous Measurements | 1 active transfer function | Unlimited (multiple mic positions, multiple zones) | | Data Logging | Basic screenshots | Full session recording, playback, and statistical analysis | | External Control | None | Full OSC (Open Sound Control) & MIDI support | | Smaart Data Exchange (SDX) | Read-only | Full read/write for remote display and archiving | | Spectrograph Resolution | Fixed (1/3 octave typical) | Variable FFT size (up to 512k samples for high resolution) |
The full version of Smaart Live typically offers a comprehensive set of features, including:
While the RTA is the "simplest" tool, Smaart’s RTA is hyper-accurate. With the full version, you can overlay multiple RTA traces (e.g., mic at Left Cluster vs. Right Cluster) to see stereo imaging and coverage gaps.