Neutrik RT-1M

janneman · 25th February 2008, 05:03 PM

Hi,

I just got myself a vintage Neutrik RT-1M multitone audio analyzer. Next thing I need is the manual and the PC software to run it...

Anybody can help me?

Jan Didden

Netlist · 25th February 2008, 08:15 PM

My pleasure.

Manual
http://www.nti-audio.com/Portals/0/P...nual_v332e.pdf
Driver:
http://www.nti-audio.com/Portals/0/P..._Driver_NI.zip
Home:
http://www.nti-audio.com

/Hugo

janneman · 25th February 2008, 09:15 PM

Hugo,

Thanks! I did some searches on the 'net but didn't find this nti site. So, now I need to find me an IEEE488 interface card...

Jan Didden

Netlist · 26th February 2008, 06:43 AM

Here's one in our area:
http://www.daqpoint.nl/products/plug-in/pci3488.html#

I wonder if the RT-1M will work with XP or 2000.
I recall reading something about Win '95 in the manual.

/Hugo

janneman · 26th February 2008, 07:28 AM

It will probably work with any OS that supports IEEE. The Win95 was for the RT_EVAL software, a graphical interface. That will most probably also run on XP, possibly in W95 compatibility mode.

There is also an RS232 input connector on the box (also on the pic in the manual) but no mention of it! I Wonder what that is for, maybe to upgrade the firmware?

The unit uses the same technology for multitone testing as developed by Audio Precision. I think the AP is a bit more sensitive, but it will be nice to have a unit that tests THD, Xtalk, Noise, IMD, Freq Response etc all in less than a second with up to 31 frequencies present. That should come pretty close to testing with music!

Not bad for a $ 200 eBay deal...

Jan Didden

Netlist · 26th February 2008, 08:15 AM

Yes, or for calibrating purposes. Let's hope you don't need to have that done:
http://www.sennberg.se/audio/produkt...32&ProdID=2511

/Hugo

janneman · 26th February 2008, 09:34 AM

It's only Norwegian Kroner, so divide by 10 or so...

Jan Didden

janneman · 26th February 2008, 02:32 PM

After first asking 1500 euro (!) for the latest software, and after I pointed out that the user manual says 'free of charge', I got the original software (2001 version; my unit is from 1996) for free.

They also offered a USB-to-IEEE488 interface but I haven't dared to ask the price yet. A PCI IEEE488 board should be available at reasonable price, I think.

And oh yes, that RS232, that was never implemented in the hardware and firmware. It is on the unit and on the manual picture so I just wondered.

Factory cal is 345 euri.

Jan Didden

Netlist · 26th February 2008, 05:59 PM

Calibration is reasonable and ones again it's proven that reading a manual is mandatory.

A IEEE card is currently on Ebay for $50 dollar but it’s PCI.

/Hugo

janneman · 26th February 2008, 06:06 PM

I need PCI, I still have to built a 'measurement' PC for this thing and for the AP because my old laptop is soooo sloooow.

I found a card on eBay for 25 euro (not bought yet). I also found a cable voor $ 12. The 'official' Neutrik card costs 690 euro, but it is a standard National Instruments card. The 'official' IEEE488 cable is 106 euro.

I have the software but it doesn't run without the card...

Jan Didden

25th February 2008, 05:03 PM	#1
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	Neutrik RT-1M Hi, I just got myself a vintage Neutrik RT-1M multitone audio analyzer. Next thing I need is the manual and the PC software to run it... Anybody can help me? Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!

25th February 2008, 09:15 PM	#3
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	Hugo, Thanks! I did some searches on the 'net but didn't find this nti site. So, now I need to find me an IEEE488 interface card... Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!

26th February 2008, 07:28 AM	#5
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	It will probably work with any OS that supports IEEE. The Win95 was for the RT_EVAL software, a graphical interface. That will most probably also run on XP, possibly in W95 compatibility mode. There is also an RS232 input connector on the box (also on the pic in the manual) but no mention of it! I Wonder what that is for, maybe to upgrade the firmware? The unit uses the same technology for multitone testing as developed by Audio Precision. I think the AP is a bit more sensitive, but it will be nice to have a unit that tests THD, Xtalk, Noise, IMD, Freq Response etc all in less than a second with up to 31 frequencies present. That should come pretty close to testing with music! Not bad for a $ 200 eBay deal... Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!

26th February 2008, 08:15 AM	#6
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	RS232 Yes, or for calibrating purposes. Let's hope you don't need to have that done: http://www.sennberg.se/audio/produkt...32&ProdID=2511 /Hugo

26th February 2008, 09:34 AM	#7
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	It's only Norwegian Kroner, so divide by 10 or so... Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!


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25th February 2008, 08:15 PM	#2
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	My pleasure. Manual http://www.nti-audio.com/Portals/0/P...nual_v332e.pdf Driver: http://www.nti-audio.com/Portals/0/P..._Driver_NI.zip Home: http://www.nti-audio.com /Hugo

26th February 2008, 06:43 AM	#4
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	Here's one in our area: http://www.daqpoint.nl/products/plug-in/pci3488.html# I wonder if the RT-1M will work with XP or 2000. I recall reading something about Win '95 in the manual. /Hugo

26th February 2008, 02:32 PM	#8
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	After first asking 1500 euro (!) for the latest software, and after I pointed out that the user manual says 'free of charge', I got the original software (2001 version; my unit is from 1996) for free. They also offered a USB-to-IEEE488 interface but I haven't dared to ask the price yet. A PCI IEEE488 board should be available at reasonable price, I think. And oh yes, that RS232, that was never implemented in the hardware and firmware. It is on the unit and on the manual picture so I just wondered. Factory cal is 345 euri. Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!

26th February 2008, 05:59 PM	#9
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	Calibration is reasonable and ones again it's proven that reading a manual is mandatory. A IEEE card is currently on Ebay for $50 dollar but it’s PCI. /Hugo

26th February 2008, 06:06 PM	#10
janneman diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium meet Blog Entries: 6	I need PCI, I still have to built a 'measurement' PC for this thing and for the AP because my old laptop is soooo sloooow. I found a card on eBay for 25 euro (not bought yet). I also found a cable voor $ 12. The 'official' Neutrik card costs 690 euro, but it is a standard National Instruments card. The 'official' IEEE488 cable is 106 euro. I have the software but it doesn't run without the card... Jan Didden __________________ /Another new issue: Linear Audio Volume 3!

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