EASE 5 Third Edition Redefines Sound Reinforcement Planning with Acousteer Real-Time Simulation Engine

Discreetly introduced at the end of 2024 by Berlin-based AFMG Technologies, the Third Edition of EASE 5 updates this universal planning tool for loudspeaker systems with a real-time simulation engine called Acousteer. The new processing architecture allows users to calculate audience area mappings in milliseconds, with real-time adjustments, shifting the process from iterative to a dynamic exploration. The EASE 5 Third Edition suite not only empowers users to design sound systems with unprecedented accuracy, but also introduces the possibility to calibrate models accurately and collaborate live with other users and stakeholders.

Bose Professional announced the release of the Bose Array Tool, a new software application for macOS and Windows to help make sound system design smarter for AV professionals. The software features an intuitive workflow that requires minimal training, allowing custom-fit sound designs in less time. Using the direct-field calculation engine, users can quickly trial different loudspeaker models, placements, and coverage formations to best match the needs of the venue. Once designed, the software provides export ordering lists, rigging, and array information.