Linea Research Launches its System Engineer 8 From Stand 7A300 at ISE 2025, Linea Research launched its new, intuitive control software, System Engineer 8. System Engineer delivers DSP and power management with a workflow-based design to get audio systems up and running in minutes. The new software -- which is free to download from the Linea Research website: www.linea-research.com -- enhances the audio capabilities of Linea Research products, communicating all the system information necessary to keep your audio network operational, on one easy-to-read screen and in a simple graphical format. Fast auto-synchronization to devices is a driving principle of the software's design. Se8 quickly identifies, connects, and syncs to Linea Research products on the network, so that audio systems are ready for the engineer to start the setup -- either in a touring environment or for installation. Users can easily arrange device modules (an input and any number of outputs) in any desired arrangement, the company says. The amplifier modules can be named for easy identification, and all of the amplifier parameters can be affected with a few clicks, either independently or simultaneously. The intuitive, three-step workflow starts in setup view for the fundamental amplifier configuration. In this view, users choose primary and secondary input sources, establish input and output routing, as well as network and power options. The next step takes the user to preset view. The loudspeaker preset libraries are stored here and can be loaded on to one or more devices. The user can also create loudspeaker presets from scratch. The ability to export and share presets between users is a powerful tool for audio system pre-configuration and manufacturer-approved presets are available from the Linea Research website. The last step routes the user into tune view where audio is shaped and contoured. Another feature is full screen visibility of the EQ and crossover with curve dragging control. The limiter suite is also accessible from this view, so that excursion limiting (XMAX), thermal limiting (TMAX) and RMS limiting (VX) are not only clearly visible but also within easy reach. The software's EQ toggle feature provides multiple EQ palettes on all inputs, all outputs and groups. Users are able to toggle between edited EQs, a function that can quickly prove essential for tuning loudspeakers. A further time-saving feature designed to assure immediate accuracy are CTRL / select, which enables parameters on inputs, outputs or groups to be adjusted simultaneously; and the copy/paste function for EQ. This feature enables users to quickly and accurately transfer EQ to another input or output. SE8 also offers versatile IP addressing to ease the integration of amplification into large IT networks. Drop down menus with a choice of subnet masks simplify the task significantly. SE8 also features an intuitive IO matrix mixer/router and improved telemetry logging -- the amplifier has the ability to log certain behaviors during operation. Additionally, a quick-view toolbar allows immediate to access to frequently used operations such as "mute all", "sleep all." 
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