RCF Audio RDNet 5

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 centralised 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.

RCF Audio RDNet 5 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 low frequencies to better match the spectrum overlap with subwoofers.

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