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This is the official web page for the OziExplorer GPS Mapping Software which runs on your PC or laptop and will work with Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, Eagle, Brunton/Silva and MLR GPS receivers for the upload/download of waypoints, routes and tracks and most brand of GPS receivers for real time tracking of GPS position (Moving Map).
Last Updated March 2026
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Smaart V8 [repack] Online: Includes an internal stimulus generator for creating pink noise or sweeps to be used as reference signals. Advanced Operational Capabilities Webinar: Keeping an Eye on Volume, Smaart v8 SPL Toolset This mode is optimized for on-site system alignment and live mix engineering. It contains the software's core tools for measuring both the frequency content of signals () and the relationship between an input and output signal to determine a system's response ( transfer function ). The mode features graph types like the Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), spectrograph, and magnitude/phase graphs. A key feature is the Active Plot Legend (APL) which provides direct control over all live and stored traces in a plot, allowing users to hide, reorder, or offset them with ease. Important: is end-of-life. Rational Acoustics has moved on to Smaart v9 . However, V8 remains in widespread use because it is extremely stable and licenses are still active for previous purchasers. In modern sound reinforcement, main PA clusters must be time-aligned with subwoofers, front fills, under-balcony delays, and outfills. Smaart v8 allows engineers to find the exact propagation delay down to the millisecond or sample. Aligning these elements ensures that the entire audience hears a cohesive, punchy sound wave rather than a smeared, muddy mess. SPL Monitoring and Logging A rolling, three-dimensional time-versus-frequency history map, perfect for spotting feedback or room resonances. Smaart V8 Manually calculating delay for alignment (e.g., subwoofers to mains) used to require math and visual estimation on a phase trace. Smaart V8’s automatic Delay Finder uses the Impulse Response to compute the exact time-of-flight difference, then provides a one-click "Apply to Output" feature. [Mixing Console Output] ---> [Reference Input] | v [Loudspeaker] -> [Room Acoustics] -> [Measurement Mic] ---> [Smaart v8 Engine] | +-----------------------+ v [Magnitude / Phase / SPL Display] Multi-Window and Tabbed Interface In the world of professional audio, precision is not just an advantage; it is a necessity. Whether you are tuning a massive line array at a rock festival, aligning delay towers in a stadium, or calibrating a high-end nightclub, you need data you can trust. For nearly two decades, (System Measurement Acoustic Analysis Real-time Tool) has been the industry’s benchmark. With the release of Smaart V8 , Rational Acoustics fundamentally re-engineered the platform, moving beyond a simple update to create a completely new ecosystem for audio professionals. The Definitive Guide to Smaart V8: Mastering Live Sound Measurement and System Optimization : Includes an internal stimulus generator for creating For those on the road or in venues, Smaart v8 is invaluable. Its real-time analysis, transfer function measurements, and delay finder allow for precise system alignment and tuning. Engineers can quickly identify feedback frequencies, time-align loudspeaker elements, and apply corrective EQ to ensure a consistent and powerful mix for the audience. IR mode focuses on the time-domain characteristics of a sound system or room. This tiered system ensured that a live engineer focusing solely on system tuning could purchase Smaart , while a consultant needing acoustic analysis would opt for the full Smaart Suite . Smaart SPL was a dedicated solution for long-term noise monitoring, and Smaart LE provided an entry point for beginners. Of course, no tool is perfect. Smaart V8’s greatest strength—its depth—can also be a barrier. It is not a “set and forget” RTA (Real-Time Analyzer). To use Smaart effectively, one must understand concepts like coherence, time delay, and FFT size. A novice engineer can easily misinterpret data, for instance, chasing a flat frequency response in a room where a slight downward tilt is objectively more musical. Furthermore, while the interface is cleaner than ever, the software’s power demands a modern computer, and its license management (iLok) can be a nuisance for some users. However, these criticisms are minor when weighed against the software’s capabilities. The mode features graph types like the Real-Time Do you need help with , like the Phase or Coherence traces? Share public link Smaart v8 runs natively on both Windows and macOS. It is highly optimized, but multi-channel setups benefit from multi-core processors and at least 8GB of RAM. The update solidified Smaart v8 as a mature and highly reliable platform. |
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Special Notes
[Release] Version 3.96f History of Changes
Download OziExplorer Software (9 MBytes)
Two versions of OziExplorer are supplied in this download a Shareware/Demo version and a Trial version - each has different feature and operational limitations, by using the 2 programs almost all the features of OziExplorer can be tested.
When you install and run OziExplorer, select the Tutorial (Demonstration Data) option on the Help menu which will guide you through some of the operations and features available within the software.
Download the OziExplorer Software into a folder on your hard disk. Run the Installation program "oziexp_setup.exe" - this is a self extracting installation program which will install OziExplorer and place menu items on the Windows Start Menu. To test the various features explained above, run the Shareware/Demo version using the "OziExplorer" menu item. Run the Trial version using the "OziExplorer Trial" menu item. Note : Some Virus software can interfere with the installation of software, if a problem is encountered installing OziExplorer, disable the virus program and enable it again after installing OziExplorer.
On the Optional Extras Page you will find extra modules or utilities which may be required to use certain features of OziExplorer.
Help
OziExplorer Help File Online - This link displays the OziExplorer Help and is recommended to help get the most out of OziExplorer. For OziExplorer Support, click here.
Help in PDF format. (Right click / Save As ... to save the oziexplorer_help.pdf)
Upgrading from a Previous Version
If you are upgrading from a version prior to 3.90 (3.85 or 3.80 or previous) you should download the full installation to make sure you get all the new files required. Install the new version over the top of the old version, it will use most of your existing settings and license codes.
If you are upgrading from a 3.90 or later version you only need download the upgrade, click on the link below.
Download Upgrade to the latest version
Install these files into the folder where you installed OziExplorer.
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