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In this Buyer's Guide, we'll take a closer look at how Trinnov Audio’s innovative monitor calibration hardware and software can help improve your workflow. No matter whether you're working out of a large-scale commercial facility or a home studio, there is a solution from Trinnov that will fit your needs.
Most people understand that time-aligning speakers is important, but time-aligning frequencies is also essential for improving sound staging and transient reproduction. While passive acoustic treatment can certainly help to create a more uniform frequency response, it does nothing to time-align frequencies.
In 2003, Trinnov redefined audio calibration standards with their groundbreaking "acoustic optimization" technology called "The Optimizer." Using Trinnov’s custom 3D Microphone to localize speakers and capture sound in three dimensions, The Optimizer captures acoustic information and performs time and frequency analysis to better understand and characterize the behavior of the speakers in the room—including the phase response, group delay, and impulse response of each speaker
Historically, AV decoding, processing, and operating were handled using multiple specialized devices. Trinnov streamlined this process with a unique hardware platform built around a multi-core Intel processor and custom OS operating system. Now, all functions are handled by a single Intel multi-core processor, which provides better results faster.
The software also includes Trinnov’s patented Remapping technology, which builds a detailed, three-dimensional map of precisely where your speakers are located in the room. The Optimizer then analyzes the performance of your system and makes recommendations on where to place your speakers for optimum performance.
All of Trinnov's speaker management systems include The Optimizer monitor calibration software, as well as a variety of routing options to seamlessly integrate with any setup. Now that you understand the innovative technology behind Trinnov processors, let's take a look at the differences between each of the different models.
NOVA makes Trinnov's cutting-edge Optimizer technology more affordable (and portable) than ever. But don’t let its compact size fool you; NOVA is deceptively powerful and covers all your monitoring needs from stereo to 5.1.
Just like all of Trinnov’s Optimizer solutions, NOVA makes it easy to connect, align, and seamlessly switch between sources and multiple sets of monitors. An array of analog and digital I/Os enable you to connect all of your devices, including multiple sets of speakers, your audio interface, and dedicated inputs for Trinoov’s 3D Measurement Mic and La Remote hardware controller. You can also use NOVA as your main audio interface along with the Dante virtual sound card for direct DAW-to-monitoring integration.
The D-MON offers up to 16 channels of digital I/O, a switchable eight-channel digital Insert to connect external processing, and eight assignable analog inputs, making it easy to integrate into any setup. Tired of using X-Mon? D-Mon offers MIDI, headphone output, talk-back inputs wired just like the famous ICON control surfaces so you can seamlessly switch without missing a beat.
D-MON also offers extensive EUCON compatibility, full integration with AVID control surfaces, and remote control via the Trinnov App.
Finally, Trinnov offers an external touchscreen monitor, which connects directly to the Optimizer of your choice and allows you to control the unit from your mixing position.
Trinnov calibration systems are used in more than 7,000 high-performance installations across 55 countries, including some of the world’s most advanced professional music and film studios for production, mixing, and playback. From pro studios like Ocean Sound to world-renowned engineers like Pete Lyman, Trinnov speaker management systems can enhance every aspect of your project—whether you’re tracking, mixing, mastering, or even working in post-production.
In professional recording studios, the Optimizer helps you get the right sound faster. It can also help you save money on expensive acoustic treatment that only solves a portion of the problem. By calibrating your monitoring system, you can finally trust what's coming out of your speakers. You can make more informed decisions while tracking and mixing. You no longer have to check your mixes on multiple systems because you know exactly how the sound will translate, which results in fewer recalls and revisions.
In mastering studios, the Optimizer allows you to achieve unparalleled sonic precision. It eliminates phase issues and allows you to hear the details of what you're working on. It provides a strong center phantom center with wide stereo imaging and impressive depth. Perhaps best of all, it makes it easy to monitor from a range of different sources, which can be useful when referencing other mixes or preparing tracks for distribution.
Finally, the Optimizer is an almost essential tool for post-production professionals. Used daily by many of the world's top cinemas and post-production houses, The Optimizer is the only system that can accurately measure and optimize multi-speaker systems in immersive formats like 9.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos. No other speaker management system produces theatre-grade results throughout the entire production process.
So, whether you're looking to level up your recording studio, deliver precision results in your mastering studio, or streamline your post-production workflow, Trinnov speaker management systems are the gold standard when it comes to sonic excellence.
