In fact, this device became the most sought-after work tool for (well-known and lesser known) competitors and the world's most famous sound designers, as well as multinational companies, authoritative institutions such as MIT and Synergetic Audio Concept and many universities teaching acoustics worldwide, says the company.
After almost 20 years' life, the ET System is still one of Outline's best sellers. The remote control software supplied with the turntable was also entirely developed in Outline's laboratories. This software enables the user to programme 'macros' using an intuitive visual language, which enable articulated synchronised movement of two turntables. Remote control is via Ethernet (or Internet) with TCP/IP protocol.
The control software offers the possibility of becoming a service 'server'. More precisely, by means of this communication protocol, users can develop software for controlling their own measurement instruments; at the same time, the software can also control simple turntable movement commands (Forward, Back, Stop), as well as complicated procedure such as running macros. It is therefore possible to synchronise measurement with the mechanical movements of the turntable.
Outline provides an additional service that consists of supporting software developers with a DLL (dynamic link library) that facilitates interfacing with the turntable. In this case, there's no need for control software, but software developed by third parties can interface directly with the ET250-3D.
See Outline at PLASA07 - Stand K39.
(Jim Evans)
