BOSEP ROFESSIONAL MSA12X MSA Design Tool Software User Guide
- July 20, 2024
- BOSEP ROFESSIONAL
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BOSEP PROFESSIONAL MSA12X MSA Design Tool Software
Specifications
- Product Name : MSA Design Tool v1.1
- Release Date : March 2024
- Manufacturer: Bose Professional
- Version: 1.1
Product Information
The MSA Design Tool v1.1 is a software developed by Bose Professional to enhance the functionality of the Bose Array Tool v1.0. It includes new features, changes, and defect fixes to improve the user experience in designing audio arrays.
For more detailed information and updates, visit the official
Bose Professional website at https://www.boseprofessional.com.
Product Usage Instructions
New Features in v1.1:
- Added Ease Export and support for BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL:
- Designers can view coverage with vertical beam-steering within EASE when used with BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL.
- Supports 1, 2, and 3-module arrays with BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL setup as a cluster.
- Compatible with AFMG Ease 4.4 and Ease 5 (version 5.59 or later).
- Updated in-application Help file includes Ease export instructions.
Changes:
- Application company, name, appearance updated:
- Re-branded as Bose Professional.
- Renamed software to MSA Design Tool.
- Updated application icons and installation folder structure.
FAQ Known Issues:
- The MSA Design Tool currently installs for a single user on a particular machine.
- If encountering issues during installation or removal:
- Perform a clean reinstallation by removing files from specified directories based on the operating system.
- Display issues on high-resolution monitors:
- Adjust scaling settings to resolve unusual display behavior.
Minimum System Requirements:
- Date : March 2024
- Classified as Public
- Manufacturer: Bose Professional
- Revision: 1.0
General
Welcome to the MSA Design Tool. Live sound engineers, consultants, and installers can use the software to quickly model an acoustic space and determine the loudspeaker array configuration that provides the optimal audio coverage for that venue. The user can then generate a report, such as a bill of materials, that details the hardware needed to support that configuration. The tool isavailable for both Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS platforms. The Windows version supports direct export of MSA12X array data from MSA Design Tool to ControlSpace Designer, an application that is used to transfer beam pattern and configuration information to MSA12X hardware.
Overview
These release notes address the notable changes and information about MSA Design Tool v1.1 software, formally known as Bose Array Tool v1.0. This update is a feature release that improves Bose Array Tool v1.0 with the following list of new features, changes, and defect fixes.
For additional information regarding MSA Design Tool v1.1 software see:
https://www.boseprofessional.com
Updates in MSA Design Tool v1.1 (Released Feb 2024)
New Features v1.1
- Added Ease Export and support for BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL.
a When used together with BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL, designers can view
coverage with vertical beam-steering within EASE.
b 1,2 and 3-module arrays are supported with the
BoseProMSA12X(v1,0).GLL, which is setup as a cluster
c AFMG Ease 4.4 and Ease 5 (version 5.59 or later) are both supported.
d The in-application Help file is updated to include Ease export
instructions. See Sending MSA12X Array Data to EASE in the Positioning Arrays
and Optimizing Coverage section.
Changes
- Application company, application name, and application appearance updated.
a Re-Branded Bose Professional
b Renamed software MSA Design Tool
c Updated application Icons
d Updated installation folder structure to Bose Professional
Known Issues
- The MSA Design Tool currently installs for a single user on a particular machine.
- If you encounter issues installing or removing the software, users are recommended to execute a clean reinstallation by performing the following steps.
Windows:
Navigate to the following directories and remove all files and folders located in it.
C:\Users\{USERNAME}\AppData\Roaming\Bose Professional\MSA Design Tool
C:\Program Files\Bose Professional\MSA Design Tool OR the directory where the
application was initially installed.
MacOS:
Navigate to the following directories and remove all files and folders located
in it
/Users/{USERNAME}/Library/Application Support/Bose Professional/MSA Design
Tool
/Applications/MSA Design Tool
Note 1 : Replace “{USERNAME}” with the actual username of the user on the
Windows or MacOS system.
Note 2 : The folders AppData on windows and Library on MacOS are hidden
folders and you may need to toggle view hidden folders in the explorer or
finder settings.
3. Some PC users viewing the application on 4K or higher monitors may
experience unusual display behavior and the application may not render
properly. If this occurs, please try different scaling settings by performing
the following steps:
Open start menu
Type “Change the resolution of the display”
Modify the scaling by adjusting the percentage in the “Scale and Layout” under “Change the size of the text, apps, and other items”
Windows will provide a ‘recommended’ scale and layout percentage. If you are experiencing issues at the recommended scale, try the next lower setting
Minimum System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements for using MSA Design Tool
v1.1 software:
- Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
- macOS Sierra, or macOS High Sierra
- RAM : 4 GB RAM
- Disk Space : 1 GB disk space
- Minimum resolution of 1366×768 WXGA
- Minimum Monitor Resolution: 1366 × 768 WXGA resolution (or higher)
- Internet connection (wired or wireless) (optional)
References
- Bose Professional: Pro Audio Equipment & Sound Systems
- Bose Professional: Pro Audio Equipment & Sound Systems
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