RCF Audio has announced RDNet 5 loudspeaker management and control software.
RDNet is an advanced platform for integrated monitoring and management of sound systems from small live and installed set-ups to massive arena systems. With a robust networked architecture, RDNet combines system control, line array design and detailed audio measurements into a single software solution. Engineers and technicians can manage every device on the network, from individual components to multiple groups, with seamless integration of self-powered and externally-powered systems. The platform offers comprehensive DSP control of compatible devices, with flexible configuration tools for efficient system tuning. Users gain real-time access and oversight of crucial parameters, such as volume levels, system health, and environmental adjustments, all from a centralized interface.
RDNet displays all audio devices connected to a network as objects on its main window. Real-time monitoring includes parameters such as fan speed, temperature, the inclination of a single loudspeaker, vu meters and peak levels. The operator has complete control of time delay and equalisation of every loudspeaker, individually or grouped. DSP makes each device is an active part of a system, able to store presets, receive commands, and continuously send status information. Comprehensive monitoring includes vu metering, clip indication, limiter intervention, device inclination and communication issues, down to the status of a single component or a transducer.
RDNet Measure is a powerful four-input Dual-Channel FFT Audio Analyzer able to measure magnitude, phase, RTA, coherence and impulse response. Functions included spans from a delay finder, a multiple signal generator, and an integrated SPL meter/logger with calibration tools.
RDNet gives the ability to control devices in Groups for easy supervision. Arrays customisable Group properties are: Zones, Air Compensation, Cluster Size, FiRPhase Gain. When assigning Group Array objects in Zones, each Zone has is colour-coded for quick reference of set. An incremental control shapes the Air Absorption Compensation, which can be useful for changes in humidity or temperature. The line array’s low-mid shaping is automatically calculated on the Cluster size to obtain the a linear frequency response from the entire system.
The System Designer chooses the best way to configure the system – Offline for the remote designer, or Online for selecting Soundcheck or Concert modes, for a safer system control during the show. Guided subwoofer configurations help with set up of subwoofer Cardioids, Arcs, or EndFire configurations in one pass.
The advanced Bass Shaper function fine-tunes the desired timbre on low frequencies to better match the spectrum overlap with subwoofers.
New features:
- Seamless workflow and grouping of self/externally-powered systems.
- Optimised hot-plug device discovery.
- Improved user interface and advanced EQ visualisation.
- RDNet Measure integration inside system EQ windows.
- New cloud infrastructure for remote save/recall of projects/measurements.
- Automatic [LF Alignment] and [Fill/Delay Align] integrated with RDNet Measure.
- Improved user interface and speed.
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