Smaart® is a software-based audio analyzer.
Unlike hardware-based, turnkey measurement systems, Smaart can be used with a wide variety of hardware options to suit a range of measurement applications. There is no one-size-fits-all Smaart rig – each user must configure a system that suits their individual needs and budget.
This document is intended as a guide to help users better understand some of the relative merits and trade-offs associated with the many choices for components of a Smaart-based measurement system. This will help you make cost-effective choices when selecting specific equipment for a particular application. – download the pdf here
Choosing A Computer
Smaart software is available for both macOS and Windows operating systems. The software is functionally identical on both platforms. There are currently no full versions of Smaart available on mobile device operating systems.
Before installing Smaart, please make sure to review the Recommended System Requirements for the current software version. If you already have a computer and are not sure whether it can run Smaart to your satisfaction, the best way to know for sure is to download the demo version of the software and try it out. Learn more about the demo and access downloads here. – https://www.rationalacoustics.com/pages/demo-main-page
Following are the minimum system requirements for Smaart v9 (all editions) and Smaart Data Modeler.
The minimum system requirements for the Smaart v9 platform have changed from Smaart v8. Please read the requirements below carefully to ensure that Smaart v9 and/or Smaart Data Modeler is compatible with your system.
| Minimum Req. | Windows | macOS |
| OS Version | Windows 10 (64-bit only) | macOS 10.14 (Mojave) |
| Processor / CPU | 6th gen Intel Core i5 or similar/newer* | 6th gen Intel Core i5 or similar/newer (2015 or newer) Any Apple Silicon M series |
| Memory / RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Graphics | Hardware supporting DirectX 12** | Any |
| Display | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 |
| Sound | ASIO® or WAV/WDM drivers | Core Audio drivers |
Note: Minimum requirements are established to ensure reasonable performance when default settings are used. Consider a more powerful computer if you plan to use large FFT sizes, or run many measurements at the same time.
*Smaart does not support “Windows on ARM”
**Must support Feature Level 12 / WDDM 2.0+
Note: Minimum requirements are established to ensure good performance when default settings are used. Consider a more powerful computer if you plan to use large FFT sizes or run many measurements simultaneously.
*Smaart does not support “Windows on ARM”
**Must support Feature Level 12 / WDDM 2.0+