PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software
Quick, precise coverage prediction for EV loudspeakers
- Easy, exact sound system setup with visualizations of coverage, SPL and frequency response
- Full-color 3D interface with user-friendly, flexible tools and streamlined workflow
- Venue geometry import and construction wizards
- Precise mechanical load calculations
- Array aiming and auto-splay optimizer
- Spectrogram shows how levels at each frequency change with distance
- Virtual microphones predict the frequency response anywhere in the venue
- Report generation with detailed acoustical and mechanical information
PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software is a tool to help you select and set up Electro-Voice loudspeakers for the best coverage in any venue. The full-color 3D interface helps specifiers, designers and audio engineers to quickly find the optimum loudspeaker, amplifier drive and delay requirements, and other factors that will ensure that both line-array and point-source loudspeakers deliver the best possible performance in every deployment. For line-array designs, PREVIEW will only allow mechanically valid combinations of cabinets and rigging hardware, depending on the selected safety factor.
What's New in PREVIEW 3.0
• New Point-Source Grouping Function for creating and manipulating clusters
• More intuitive Subwoofer Array interface
• All-new calculation engine consumes fewer computer resources and delivers faster results
• Bug fixes and usability improvements in response to user feedback
PREVIEW 3.0 supports these Electro-Voice Loudspeaker Series:
X2/X2i, X1/X1i, XLC/XLCi, XLD, XLE, EVA, MTS, MFX & EVC
Specifications
| System Requirements | |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8*1
(Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate Editions) macOS Catalina (10.15.x) macOS Big Sur (11.x.x) macOS Monterey (12.x.x) |
| CPU | Minimum: 4 cores; Recommended: i7 8 cores
Apple M1 CPUs are supported via Rosetta 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM required; 32 GB RAM recommended |
| Prerequisites | For Windows Installations: .NET Framework and Visual C++ redistributable are installation prerequisites
For Mac OS Installations: .NET Framework (Mono Distribution) is a prerequisite. The component automatically references its own custom distribution without conflicting with existing installations. |
| HDD | We recommend a solid state hard drive (SSD) for the best I/O performance. PREVIEW and the operating system should both be installed on the SSD. |
Videos
What's New in PREVIEW 2.1
PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software: Software Interface Overview
Where to Buy
Install Sound Partners
Electro-Voice together with our certified partners, are ready to help support you through planning, purchase, and setup. Services available through our network of highly-qualified associates and partners may include:
- System Design
- Installation
- Programming & Commissioning
Downloads
Software, Firmware & Design Tools
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| Electro-Voice PREVIEW MacOSX v3.0 | Download |
| Electro-Voice PREVIEW Windows v3.0 | Download |
| PREVIEW-macOS Installation Security Configuration | Download |
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