Outline adds Newton enhancements

Outline has extended Newton’s signal processing capabilities, compatibility and control options with an update to the Dashboard application (software v1.9.4 and firmware v0.97). Enhancements include Warped Finite Impulse Response (WFIR) filters functionality, the addition of GPIO port control and extended compatibility for the latest Apple Mac computers.

By adopting the Equalisation Coefficient Synthesis Algorithm (EQ-CSA), existing Newton users can take advantage of the WFIR filters, which accelerate the group EQ speed functionality and extend the filter resolution. These enhancements apply not only within a single Newton but also when several units are networked together. The multi-unit control capability delivers an increased level of EQ options that can be simultaneously deployed across multiple festival stages.

Now supporting the Big Sur and Monterey operating systems, compatibility with Apple Mac computers has also been further developed. Additionally, Dashboard is now fully compatible with latest-generation Macs using the M1 chip. The update also introduces the option of using Newton’s GPIO capability to manage some internal functions for safety and evacuation purposes.