MACKIE RTA-31 - Manual (Page 6)

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Acuma RTA-31
About the RTA-31
Acuma Labs' RTA-31 is a dedicated software plug-in for the
Mackie Digital 8•Bus that utilizes 24-bit digital processing
power to view and modify the frequency response from any given
signal within the D8B. An invaluable tool for live sound and
studio applications, the RTA-31 lets you create great sounding
mixes quickly and easily. View frequency response using the on-
board spectrum analyzer to quickly identify the peaks and
valleys of your signal. Modify frequency response using the To
EQ function, which automatically compensates for the highs and
lows of your signal. A unique feature called Sweep Draw lets you
quickly paint any EQ curve using your mouse like an on-screen
paint brush. Save your edits and settings as presets or create
comparative editing references by toggling (morphing) between
the Memory A and B settings. The Spectrum Analyzer has a
selectable dB reference level (0dB to –60dB) that enables you to
zoom in on a specific signal range. Five different graph types
(bar, peak hold, peak difference, point, and peak bar) are
available for various display options. As with all Mackie plug-
ins, 31-Band Graphic EQ+ Analyzer can be routed via channel
insert, auxiliary sends, or inserted on the main Left and Right
Masters.
About the D8B UFX Card
The Mackie UFX card provides robust processing power for
computation-heavy plug-ins. The UFX card is a 4-in/4-out
architecture, which means it can support four mono, two mono
and one stereo, or two stereo sends simultaneously. Up to four
UFX cards can be installed in the D8B, allowing up to sixteen
simultaneous single-channel effects, eight stereo plug-ins, or
combinations thereof.
Note: It is recommended that you increase the D8B’s memory if you install
more than one UFX card. Memory upgrade instructions are supplied with each
card.