Channel D Introduces Mac the Scope 4.0
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December 19, 2000Channel D has posted Version 4.0 Preview Release (4PR) of their
precision multifunction signal analyzer, signal generator and RTA software. 4PR is a major release that includes over two dozen significant new features
and performance enhancements. A fully-functional, hands-on demo is available
for download.
Included is a new, unique customization option whereby feature subsets can
be licensed economically in a mix or match fashion - and the evaluation
(demo) software can be configured to exactly mirror the features of such
customized packages.
Pricing begins as low as $74 when combined with limited-time rebates
between $15 and $60. This is a free upgrade from Version 3, including
NetBoot / OSX Server and AppleShare Network Enabled software configurations.
About Mac the Scope
Mac the Scope is full-featured, two-channel real-time signal analyzer,
oscilloscope and precision signal generator software. Mac the Scope features
a vector trace oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, synthesized filter (time
domain) 1/3 octave RTA, spectrogram / sonogram display, swept sine analyzer
and a built - in, versatile and easy to use waveform and signal generator.
The rapidly growing international customer base includes Audio Professionals
and Enthusiasts / Hobbyists: sound reinforcement, loudspeaker measurement
and design, listening room analysis, audio recording analysis; University /
Government / Industrial Laboratory Research: physics, chemistry, medicine,
psychology, animal behavior, mechanical engineering; Academic Instruction:
chemistry, physics, music.
Mac the Scope uses Mac native (16-bit, 44.1 kHz sampling, CD-quality) input
and output - - nothing extra to buy! - or third party sound or data
acquisition devices with ASIO support - or analyze signal files - with
arbitrary (up to 2 GHz) sample rates and word sizes (8, 16, 20, 24, 32 bits)
- and up to 127 channels (16 bits or greater and up to 48 input / output
channels for ASIO).
The Mac the Scope Console user interface intentionally is designed to
resemble a traditional 'scope. Modality is avoided where possible, thanks to
the Macintosh user-event-driven paradigm. The Console is supplemented, where
appropriate, with other configuration panels.
Settings can be changed at will, without having to navigate through a series
of menus or dialog boxes. Returning to default settings is an easy,
one-click operation, and custom configurations can be saved for quick
recall.
Mac OSX-NetBoot Server and AppleShare are supported via a special NetBoot
version of the software, for multi-license, multiuser network server
installations. A short summary of what's new in this version (all new features are fully
described in the installed documentation):
- Fully integrated, HTML based, customizable, illustrated on-line help
system
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Complete Steinberg ASIO (Audio Stream Input Output) support for up to 48
input and 48 output channels
- Built - in Audio Delay Finder - measures the time delay between two
signals
- Sound input capability not required - analyze sound files with iBook or G4
Cube
- New stream data to disk routines - simultaneously can analyze and stream
input signals to disk
- Improved, faster, precision swept sine measurements
- Signal level triggering now usable when analyzing files
- Significantly faster Precision Swept Sine Measurement algorithm
- New Waavebox waveform generator options, with economical Lite version now
available
For more information, visit their web site at www.channld.com/software.html. |
