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How to install EASE Focus

EASE Focus usually ships as a zipped installer. The software is based on the new .NET platform from Microsoft, so on some computers you will need to install the .NET framework 1.1 first. You can download the latest version from:

MS .NET Framework 1.1

After that, install the application onto your computer. Due to its nature the software does not have a copy protection. It may be distributed freely.

Important Note: .NET Framework versions 2.0 and higher are not compatible with .NET 1.1. To run EASE Focus you have to install .NET 1.1.

MS Windows Vista and MS Windows 7

For MS Windows Vista and MS Windows 7 you will also need Service Pack SP1 for .NET Framework 1.1, it can be found here:

Service Pack 1 for MS .NET Framework 1.1

Also note that you will usually need administrator rights for the installation. To suppress the security messages you may consider switching off user account control (UAC).

Apple Macintosh

Currently, there is no version of EASE Focus available for the Apple Macintosh platform. Please use tools like Parallels or Bootcamp in the meantime.

MS Windows 98

Additional system updates may be required, especially for operating systems before Win2K, you can find them here:

MS Windows Updates

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EASE Focus v2 goes BetaYou use EASE Focus to set up your system in the field? Try out EASERA SysTune, the new measurement software for fast and easy system alignment and EQ. There is a free demo available here:

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EASE Focus - 7th Release v1.62 (23rd July 2009)

Compared to v1.55 this software includes the following changes:

  • Full compliance with Microsoft Vista.
  • Bugfixes for print report function
  • Support for extensions to EFO data file format
  • Several minor improvements and bugfixes

EASEFocus162_demo.zip - Installer for the EASE Focus Aiming Software
Size: 2MB
Notes: The installer also includes two imaginary arrays as an example.
Additional system definitions can be downloaded directly using the online update.
The language of the software can be switched from within the program (Options, F9).

EASEFocus162_cd.zip - CD installer for the EASE Focus Aiming Software
Size: 2MB
Notes: This installer is intended to be used for an auto-run CD and does not include any data files. Data files to be installed must be placed in the /data/ subdirectory. To be able to see data updates from all manufacturers in the online update, the file "Update.ini" can be created in the /data/ subdirectory. All files from this directory will be copied to the System Definitions directory of EASE Focus during installation. For the convenience of the user the .NET framework as linked above should be added to the CD content as well.
The language of the software can be switched from within the program (Options, F9).

EASE Focus - Manufacturer Data (12th July 2010)

Note: After unpacking, these data files should be copied to the System Definitions directory of your EASE Focus installation, which is usually:

  • \Program Files\SDA\EASE Focus\System Definitions\ for EASE Focus versions before v1.62
  • Shared Documents\SDA\EASE Focus\System Definitions\ for EASE Focus v1.62 and higher on XP
  • Public Documents\SDA\EASE Focus\System Definitions\ for EASE Focus v1.62 and higher on Vista

After starting the software you may change between systems by using the command Change System from the Edit menu.

Warning:
We are not responsible for this data. If you have questions regarding accuracy, completeness or up-to-dateness please consult the manufacturer.

EASE Focus - Licensed Manufacturers

Some loudspeaker manufacturers supporting EASE Focus:

EASE Focus Flyer (14th Feb 2005)

EASEFocus_flyer_en_a4.pdf - English flyer (A4) for the EASE Focus Aiming Software
EASEFocus_flyer_en_b4.pdf - English flyer (B4) for the EASE Focus Aiming Software

Size: 1MB
Notes: This document gives a short overview over the software.

EASE Focus Review (10th Aug 2006)

sac_ease_focus.pdf - Review of EASE Focus

Size: 2MB
Notes: This document gives a hands-on overview over EASE Focus including examples. The review was written by Charlie Hughes, Excelsior-Audio, and published by Pat Brown, SynAudCon.