In an effort to provide a single platform that supports all of our products we have released a beta version of our new software platform Tact-V1.0. This new release, at this time support 2.2 XP and 2.2 MINI only. In the near future we plan to add support for 2150 XDM, TSC MKIII and for all new Tact products.
You can now access both units 2.2 XP and 2.2 MINI using the same software. We have also included some additional features in 2.2 XP and 2.2 MINI firmware to support much higher control level of the room correction process and much faster data exchange between your PC and Tact unit. With Tact V1.0 you can easily manipulate measurement results to achieve optimum correction filter design. You can change measurement normalization level and click on Apply button to instantly engage the change. At the same time Tact V1.0 will upload correction filters for instant verification. This feature will allow you to eliminate any clipping or any significant loss of signal level when correction is engaged. You can set the program to automatically upload correction filters when DRC is turned ON or OFF. This is very useful in determining optimum DRC target curve.
What is new in Tact-V1.0 Software?
The following are some of the many improvements offered by Tact-V1.0:
High Speed Port. When this feature is enabled you will find that measurement and correction results are transferred to your PC mush faster. To use this feature High Speed Port option has to be selected. This option is located on RS-232 Connection screen in RS232 menu.
You can now select which data will be uploaded into RCS/DRC screen on preset change, ENGAGE and DRC option change. Go to Tools menu on RCS/DRC screen and click on Loading Option menu item.
Simple calculator that can combine measurements and correction filters.
Variable frequency correction. You can now perform room correction only up to user selectable frequency. For example you might want to perform room correction at frequencies of up to 561 Hz. Simply slide variable frequency correction marker to 561 Hz and click on ENGAGE button for instant listening test.
Subwoofer diversity correction. When enabled, left and right subwoofer help each other to correct excessive peaks and deeps. This is a new technology developed by Tact to support room correction with multiple subwoofers.
Measurement normalization. New feature that allows for full control over your room correction system performance. By enabling target normalization and by using target curve measurement normalization feature you can adjust your system to deliver performance that matches your particular listening preference.
Improved target normalization.
Complete system verification. This is a new tool that lets you analyze your system performance. It is extremely easy to use. Just open the Calculator screen, select channels you would like to verify and click on the Calculate button.
Output sampling frequency can track input sampling frequency.
User friendly target curve loading with instant preview.
Improved correction and measurement algorithms.
You can now e-mail target curves as you load them into correction screen.
Easy memory buffers manipulation for system analysis. Copy measurement and filter buffers into memory buffers.
Improved measurement and filter correction loading into correction screen.
Quick setup that will make initial correction easy and fast.
Improver RS232 communication package with auto connection. Support of up to 10 communication ports.
Tact software V1.0 Installation notes.
Unzip Tact V1.0.zip program into one of you computer drives. This file contains two files: setup.exe and Tact V1.0 Setup.msi.
Double click on setup.exe to start installation process. Follow program instructions.
You will find Tact V1.0 icon installed on your desktop and in the program file list.
Hardware installation notes for RCS 2.2 XP:
Connect your 2.2 XP to PC RS232 port.
Using the back panel power switch, turn the Tact-2.2 XP power off.
Push and hold down the DIGITAL button and turn the power ON. This will place your Tact-2.2 XP into programming mode. Make sure to hold the DIGITAL button down until programming message is displayed.
On your PC open the Tact V1.0 program.
Click on the RS232 COM button to open the RS-232 Connection window. In the Options menu select Global device address and make sure that PC is communicating with the Tact-2.2 XP. If the communication functions properly, exit this screen and proceed to the next step.
Go to the Add-Ins menu and click on the Upgrade 2.2 XP menu option.
Click on the Program button to upgrade the main program. After programming is completed 2.2 XP will reboot to normal operating mode.
Click on the Program RCS button to upgrade the auxiliary RCS program.
Reprogram microphone calibration file.
After the programming is complete, exit this screen and using the remote control or front panel STANDBY button turn Tact-2.2 XP off and then turn it ON.
This completes the upgrade process of your 2.2 XP.
If you have any comments or if you would like to add some features that we did not think of please send us your comments and suggestions at support@tactaudio.com
High Speed Port. When this feature is enabled you will find that measurement and correction results are transferred to your PC mush faster. To use this feature High Speed Port option has to be selected. This option is located on RS-232 Connection screen in RS232 menu.
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