Dbaudio Release Notes Arraycalc v11.6.0 en
Dbaudio Release Notes Arraycalc v11.6.0 en
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d&b ArrayCalc V11 Release notes
The d&b ArrayCalc simulation software is the simulation tool for d&b line
arrays, column and point source loudspeakers as well as subwoofers. This
is a comprehensive toolbox for all tasks associated with acoustic design,
performance prediction, alignment, rigging and safety parameters.
OS requirements
Windows: Win10 or higher
macOS (Intel): 10.14 or higher
macOS (M1/M2): 11.0 or higher
Notes:
The Windows version starting from ArrayCalc V10.16.1 is created for
64-bit operating systems. This is the recommended version for all users. If
a 32-bit version of ArrayCalc is required, use ArrayCalc V10.14.1 which
can be downloaded from the Software archive.
V11.6.0
Features:
Extended link limits option for expert users.
Bug fixes:
Crash when deleting all cabinets of a point source group with linked
cabinets fixed.
Crash when moving grabber of super elliptic plane fixed.
Significant differences between HeadroomCalc results and 3D plot
SPL values for active loudspeakers fixed.
04/2024
V11.4.0
Features:
Support of the first d&b MILAN devices DS100M and DS20.
Support of MILAN for generic devices.
Amplifier-dependent recommended and max link.
Enhanced EASE export "Coordinates of all sources"
Now exports connected loudspeaker type and level.
No need to change speaker model and levels in EASE any more.
(Therefore the speaker needs to be in your project database).
Custom rooms chapter included in Technical Information “TI501”.
Bug fixes:
Incorrect highest SPL on 3D plot shown in some edge cases fixed.
Level over distance diagram not updating correctly for duplicated
sources fixed.
Gaps in Level over distance diagram for certain splay angles and
venue configurations fixed.
"Frame height front" can now be set to a value below zero also on the
Rigging plot view.
Obstacles now considered again in Level over distance diagram.
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Wrong icons for mirror X/Y of a venue element fixed.
Splay angle of outermost cabinet of a horizontal A-Series array now
updating correctly on the mapping plots.
Point source Profile view showing no venue elements for certain
horizontal angles fixed.
On Devices view, cabinets and sources with remote ID conflicts now
correctly show an error icon.
Example project "Install - Small Theater 360" now correctly uses Vi-
SUBs instead of Vi TOPs in the "Flown SUBs" source.
The “AP” LED in the Sources table is now hidden when
ArrayProcessing is disabled in the Advanced features.
“Recalculate all AP slots” now also works when Bypass slot is selected
or when Level Avoidance Planes are used.
01/2024
V11.2.2
Bug fixes:
Crash when duplicating sources fixed.
Crash when loading a project where amplifiers had been removed in
R1 fixed.
Crash when switching from B6 to B6-INFRA fixed.
Missing venue elements in Level over distance diagram for big
horizontal angles fixed.
Level over distance diagram now shown again in printouts.
Stretched 3D plot in printouts of very wide windows fixed.
Import of arrays and point sources after importing a SUB array fixed.
11/2023
V11.2.1
Bug fixes:
Crash when un-joining venue elements fixed.
Crash when saving project after changing remote ID fixed.
Application no longer freezes when opening AP dialog with split
paired array.
Missing ArrayCalc help contents fixed.
Missing intrinsic curve in AP dialog fixed.
Loudspeaker positions no longer shifted in mixed SUB/TOP array
setup.
Unexpected behavior with coarse decrement with small cuboid
elements fixed.
Plot and scale colors in Soundscape simulation now correctly match.
Selecting a single point source no longer highlights the whole source
group in 3D map on Devices view.
Unexpected LOD graph on Sources view while selecting empty slots in
ArrayProcessing dialog fixed.
3D plot now correctly recalculates automatically after deleting a
source.
09/2023
V11.2.0
Features:
Soundscape View:
Soundscape simulation now works in 3D. Peeking under balconies
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is therefore now possible without disabling venue elements.
The raw simulation results (e.g. SPL and localization deviation) per
grid point can now be exported for statistical analysis.
Refined Function Group tree: better indication of unused items and
design refinements.
Sources:
SUB array now supports rotation of single SUBs for all systems to
enable arrays with a mixture of cabinets in horizontal and upright
orientation.
Greatly increased limit on number of sources and point source
cabinets.
Devices view:
A missing audio network device between DS100 outputs and
amplifier channels no longer blocks the project from being ready
for R1. In that case, ArrayCalc nevertheless shows a warning since
technically speaking the patch is incomplete.
Columns which are not required for patching (level, delay and
filters) are no longer shown in cabinets patching table.
Expandable 3D plot map on Devices view
In preparation for a new ArrayCalc Viewer feature allowing you to
transfer source data without the need for an internet connection,
ArrayCalc now shows rigging information per source as QR code.
Bug fixes:
Misleading display/count of B8-SUBs and B4-SUBs in parts list fixed.
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Wrongly counted rigging hardware in parts list fixed.
Profile and Direct sound level vs. distance diagrams on Sources view
now correctly reflect 44S tilt angle.
Changing from a four-channel amp to a two-channel amp now
correctly preserves Line/Arc settings for the speakers.
More space reserved for project name in 3D plot PNG export and
printout.
Issue with absolute editing of multi-selection of linked cabinets fixed.
Amplifier output mode and input source now correctly taken over when
duplicating a point source group.
Issue with jumpy behavior in venue editor when moving a plane while
in highly zoomed-in view fixed.
Speaker type drop-down order in mutli-selection editing mode now
corresponds to order in single selection mode.
After increasing the number of loudspeakers in a point source group,
the CUT and HFA filters have no more random settings.
Changing values in the venue elements multi-select widget in absolute
mode no longer unexpectedly causes switch to relative mode.
Switching ArrayProcessing on/off no longer resets the level of all
cabinets to 0 dB.
Changing a system to A-Series no longer resets the "Frame height front
(z)" unexpectedly to 8.00 m.
Y Flying adapter load limit calculation for tight splay angles fixed.
Quickly changing frequency on 3D plot while autocalculate is
enabled no longer leads to a highest SPL value of 0 dB.
Arc segments with inner radius smaller than approx. 0.95 m now
correctly drawn in the Venue editor.
08/2023
V11.0.5
Bug fixes:
Reworked Soundscape example projects.
HeadroomCalc:
"Auto trim" no longer causes a crash when using speakers without
acoustic data.
Unrealistic HeadroomCalc results for upright KSL-SUB and KSLi-
SUB fixed.
Occasional result inaccuracy for main arrays with enabled
ArrayProcessing fixed.
Vi-SUBs now selectable below Vi Mounting frame top.
Slightly wrong weight of XSL/XSLi-SUB and XSL Sub Flying Frame
fixed.
Linking limits of 44S clusters corrected.
Help content for signal selection updated.
06/2023
V11.0.4
Bug fixes:
Crash when changing a 5D supported system to a system not
supporting the 5D fixed.
Crash when loading a project with certain stacked systems fixed.
On Mac OS V10.14 (or earlier versions) the message "Identity of
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developer cannot be confirmed" is no longer shown.
Missing update in the ArrayView diagram after duplicating a source
fixed.
With Yi mounting frame bottom, the number of Yi8s below SUBs is no
longer limited to one.
Long source names no longer truncated unexpectedly.
Point Source “Level over distance diagram” now updates correctly
after changing the position or rotation of the cabinet.
After changing the horizontal aiming of the SUB array, the UI is now
correctly updated again.
Unexpected handling of uncovered data points in 3D plot data export
fixed.
SPL mapping no longer shows unsymmetrical results for symmetric
source positions and venue.
With Vi/Yi mounting frames, ArrayCalc no longer offers forbidden
mixed SUB/TOP setups.
Project settings dialog no longer shown twice when opening a new
ArrayCalc instance.
Single pick point information added for flying adapters.
Mirror function for a set of venue elements now correctly maintains the
order of elements.
Sketchup plug-in import no longer triggers a warning.
05/2023
V11.0.3
Bug fixes:
Issue with A-weighted spectrum SPL calculation in 3D plot and Level
over distance diagram fixed.
Please note: This might result in a different SPL as compared to
ArrayCalc V10.
Crash when changing loudspeaker series for an array fixed.
HeadroomCalc: Calculation now also allowed for sources without
balloon data provided they are muted.
Issue with rotation of point source loudspeakers to 0° fixed.
"Failed to save project" error after importing sources fixed.
Auto-incrementing remote ID using CTRL/CMD+Enter now also works
when the first cabinet is linked.
Wrong rigging hardware setup after importing an array fixed.
ArrayCalc no longer shows an AP symmetry violation when the
curvature value of a super-elliptic plane is increased.
Parts list print-out (detailed) now also contains D40 amplifiers.
Changing frequency for point source group simulation no longer resets
"Interferences < 163 Hz".
Level over distance diagram update issue when changing signal type
for point source groups fixed.
When changing an array's x/y position, the pick point position on the
rigging view is now correctly updated.
Dispersion lines of point sources are now correctly updated after
moving venue origin.
Mac OS: Issue when changing simulated frequencies using up/down
keys fixed.
02/2023
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V11.0.2
Notes:
This version is installed separately and can be used in parallel to an
existing ArrayCalc V10 installation.
Features:
Brand-new HeadroomCalc feature allowing you to accurately quantify
system headroom and output SPL metrics based on user-defined audio
files, such as specific evacuation messages or representative music
samples, to precisely predict compliance with tender requirements or
legal specifications:
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Support of E15(X)-SUB, Ti-SUB, E0, E3 and xA line array loudspeaker
setups for 5D amplifiers.
Venue database now accessible from Home view and offering
enlarged image view.
Pullback frame now visible in required space diagram on rigging
view.
Parts list now only lists parts that are actually used in the project.
For point source groups and additional amplifier groups, different
amplifier models and input modes can now be configured.
Project report now shows a warning when a function group but no
matrix output is assigned to a source. This warning is also shown
when opening the project with R1.
ArrayCalc now always uses the maximum level of antialiasing for all
diagrams. The respective configuration has therefore been removed
from the Preferences dialog.
Bug fixes:
Crash when quickly changing splays of A-Series arrays fixed.
Y values of SUB array cabinets updated again after applying layout.
X, Y, Z values of point source and SUB array cabinets now updated
again after applying layout.
Description of KSL-SUB filter switch of Mixed SUB array corrected.
Layout issues of parts list summary printout with several arrays fixed.
B6-SUB no longer listed as B6-INF in parts list.
Graphical artifacts in Level over distance diagram while autocalculate
is enabled fixed.
01/2023
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Project file compatibility
The following table lists the supported software versions required to
maintain project file compatibility.
Note:
In general, project files are upward compatible, i.e. later versions of an
application open project files created with previous versions of the same
application.
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