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Firmware Upgrades

SECURITY WARNING! Before entering CODELOAD to do a RPM unit firmware update with Drag Net 4.1 or higher, set the security level to "UNLIMITED ACCESS" in Device Security Setup. Passwords enabled in other security settings can cause a RPM unit to be trapped in CODELOAD during the firmware update. Escaping this trap requires the unit to be returned to the Factory! Once the firmware is updated the issue goes away.

What is firmware?

Firmware is software code that resides inside a hardware chip inside most microprocessor devices, including the RPM family of products. While firmware is technically software, it dictates how the hardware behaves -- thus it's "between" soft and hard. Thus the term firmware.

Why is firmware?

New firmware versions are created to support new functionality or to fix defects in previous firmware versions. You can update the firmware inside an RPM using a separate application, called the Update Device Firmware Wizard. Drag Net will tell you if you need to update your firmware and run the Wizard for you.

How do I know what firmware revision is inside my RPM?

In Drag Net, right-click on a Live Device and choose 'Properties' to view the firmware version. This is the only way to check the firmware revision of an older RPM 26z or RPM 2. The RPM 88/44/22 firmware version is briefly displayed on the front panel during power up. If a firmware number is not displayed during power up, you have an old firmware version that must be updated.

How do I download new firmware into an RPM?

The firmware inside the RPM is updated via Ethernet -- use either a crossover cable connected directly to the device, or update firmware over the network, or, starting with Drag Net 4.1 (or later), update firmware over the Internet.

New versions of Drag Net automatically identify potential software/firmware mismatches. An exclamation point(!) beside a Live device indicates a mismatch. Any attempt to communicate with the Live device will prompt you to run the Update Device Firmware Wizard.

Alternatively, you can run the Update Device Firmware Wizard at any time from the Tools menu, or from the Windows Start Menu (Start > Program Files > Rane Corporation > Drag Net > Firmware Update).

RPM 88 Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version: 2.7

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

Fixes:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions:

Version: 2.6

Fixes:

  • RPM 88 codeload (2.9) corrected to support host PCB test fixture, and port 5131/5132 supported without broadcasting.
  • RPM 88 normal code (2.6.5) unchanged except for version.

Version: 2.5

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.1 software.

Version: 2.4

Fixes:

  • SR 4 was being set to selections above 8 when it was mapped to presets (or other group levels) above 8, because of inverse Selection/GroupLevel table setup failure. Last 8 entries in table were not being ignored. Fixed both in firmware and Drag Net. SR 4 was being set to max selection of 16 by default, which had no effect, and Drag Net reported it as 8. Fixed in firmware, by checking using link assignments, and setting it to 8 for SR 4.

Version: 2.3

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.0 software.

Version 2.2.3

Fixes:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker Push to Talk bug fixed. In previous versions, the RPM would occasionally miss a Push to Talk event.
  • Remote bug on Power up was fixed: Group Masters are Applied and Remote Remote/Group Master bug fixed. Levels assigned to Remotes are no longer set to minimum on power up or configuration transfer.

Version 2.1.2

Fixes:

  • Enforces bounds check during conversion when updating devices with large processing maps (>70 blocks).
  • Improved reliability of Remote Map conversion during firmware upgrade.
  • Fixed occasional muting of audio on power up.
  • Added error-codes to verify DSP performance.

Version 2.0.1

New features:

  • Supports 30-Band Perfect-Q Graphic EQ, Ambient Noise Compensator, Side-Chain Compressor blocks.
  • Source Selector Input parameter can now be linked directly to SR 3 Page parameter (no longer need to use Presets for source selection!).
  • Remote Map can now be built on Live device.
  • Support for SR 2's Level 1 and Level 2 parameters (previously only Level 1 was supported).

Version 1.9.1

New Features:

  • Added priority NOM flag to each output zone in the Gated Auto Mixer.
  • Added a Mute value to the ducker depth in the Gated Auto Mixer.

Version 1.8.3

New features:

  • Supports AGC, Auto Mixer/Ducker, Text blocks.
  • Added first order (6 dB/octave) Butterworth filter option to Crossover blocks.
  • Added Off at Min parameter to Level blocks.
  • Limiting now indicated via LED on Limiter block.
  • Device will now power up in codeload mode if code transfer interrupted or fails.

Version 1.7.1

Fixes from previous versions:

  • Page-to-Preset mapping no longer overwrites additional memory space
  • Preset storage/recall value bounds checking implemented

Version 1.6.8

New features:

  • Custom page-to-preset mapping now supported for SR 3 Smart Remotes
  • Added minor index (now 1.6.x instead of simply 1.6) to FW version

Fixes from previous versions:

  • PEQ filters now default to correct values
  • E7 error message no longer appears during power up self test
  • SR Configurator no longer times out when downloading bitmaps through the RPM into an SR 3 Smart Remote
  • All 64 Remote Groups now supported (was only 7)
  • VIP contact closure state now read on power up
  • Digital output meters no longer off by a factor of 2
  • Preset recall assignment properly reset to default value after transfer
  • Delay values now default to 0 ms instead of 0.021 ms (1 sample)

Version 1.5

New features:

  • Added Support for Matrix Mix block

Fixes from previous versions:

  • Analog output attenuation now goes to -30 dB

Version 1.4

Fixes from previous versions:

  • VIP allocation is off by one: it allows one too few remote controls
  • The device name is not initialized properly - it's a jumbled group of characters
  • Default IP Address changed to 192.168.69.22

Version 1.3 (1st production)

File: rpm88_fw1-3.bin

Fixes from beta versions:

  • Filters set below -12 dB cut are no longer fixed at -12 dB
  • Multiple shelving filters in the same PEQ block no longer interact in strange ways
  • The CD horn EQ now works properly below 3.2kHz
  • Setting filters above 12 kHz results in [12kHz - (freq - 12kHz)]. It's the special Auto-aliasing filter!
  • Limiter attack time of 100ms no longer disables limiting

RPM 44 Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version: 2.6

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

New Features:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions

RPM 44: Version: 2.5

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.1 software.

RPM 44: Version: 2.4

Fixes:

  • SR 4 was being set to selections above 8 when it was mapped to presets (or other group levels) above 8, because of inverse Selection/GroupLevel table setup failure. Last 8 entries in table were not being ignored. Fixed both in firmware and Drag Net. SR 4 was being set to max selection of 16 by default, which had no effect, and Drag Net reported it as 8. Fixed in firmware, by checking using link assignments, and setting it to 8 for SR 4.

RPM 44: Version: 2.3

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.0 software.

RPM 44: Version 2.2.8

Fixes:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker Push to Talk bug fixed. In previous versions, the RPM would occasionally miss a Push to Talk event.
  • Remote bug on Power up was fixed: Group Masters are Applied and Remote Remote/Group Master bug fixed. Levels assigned to Remotes are no longer set to minimum on power up or configuration transfer.

RPM 44: Version 2.1.1

Fixes:

  • Enforces bounds check during conversion when updating devices with large processing maps (>70 blocks).
  • Improved reliability of Remote Map conversion during firmware upgrade.

RPM 44: Version 2.0.1

New features:

  • Supports 30-Band Perfect-Q Graphic EQ, Ambient Noise Compensator, Side-Chain Compressor blocks.
  • Source Selector Input parameter can now be linked directly to SR 3 Page parameter (no longer need to use Presets for source selection!).
  • Remote Map can now be built on Live device.
  • Support for SR 2's Level 1 and Level 2 parameters (previously only Level 1 was supported).

RPM 44: Version 1.9.1

New features:

  • Added priority NOM flag to each output zone in the Gated Auto Mixer.
  • Added a Mute value to the ducker depth in the Gated Auto Mixer.

RPM 44 Version 1.8.5

New features:

  • Supports AGC, Auto Mixer/Ducker, Text blocks.
  • Added first order (6 dB/octave) Butterworth filter option to Crossover blocks.
  • Added Off at Min parameter to Level blocks.
  • Limiting now indicated via LED on Limiter block.
  • Device will now power up in codeload mode if code transfer interrupted or fails.

RPM 44 Version 1.71

Fixes:

  • Page-to-Preset mapping no longer overwrites additional memory space
  • Preset storage/recall value bounds checking implemented

RPM 44 Version 1.6.5 (1st production)

Fixes from beta version:

  • Analog output attenuation now goes to -30 dB
  • PEQ filters now default to correct values
  • SR Configurator no longer times out when downloading bitmaps through the RPM into an SR 3 Smart Remote
  • All 64 Remote Groups now supported (was only 8)
  • VIP contact closure state now read on power up
  • Digital output meters no longer off by a factor of 2
  • Preset Recall Assignment properly reset to default value after transfer
  • Delay values now default to 0 ms instead of 0.021 ms (1 sample)

RPM 22 Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version: 2.6

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

New Features:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions

RPM 22: Version: 2.5

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.1 software.

RPM 22: Version: 2.4

Fixes:

  • SR 4 was being set to selections above 8 when it was mapped to presets (or other group levels) above 8, because of inverse Selection/GroupLevel table setup failure. Last 8 entries in table were not being ignored. Fixed both in firmware and Drag Net. SR 4 was being set to max selection of 16 by default, which had no effect, and Drag Net reported it as 8. Fixed in firmware, by checking using link assignments, and setting it to 8 for SR 4.

RPM 22: Version: 2.3

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.0 software.

RPM 22: Version 2.2.8

Fixes:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker Push to Talk bug fixed. In previous versions, the RPM would occasionally miss a Push to Talk event.
  • Remote bug on Power up was fixed: Group Masters are Applied and Remote Remote/Group Master bug fixed. Levels assigned to Remotes are no longer set to minimum on power up or configuration transfer.

RPM 22: Version 2.1.1

Fixes:

  • Enforces bounds check during conversion when updating devices with large processing maps (>70 blocks).
  • Improved reliability of Remote Map conversion during firmware upgrade.

RPM 22: Version 2.0.1

New features:

  • Supports 30-Band Perfect-Q Graphic EQ, Ambient Noise Compensator, Side-Chain Compressor blocks.
  • Source Selector Input parameter can now be linked directly to SR 3 Page parameter (no longer need to use Presets for source selection!).
  • Remote Map can now be built on Live device.
  • Support for SR 2's Level 1 and Level 2 parameters (previously only Level 1 was supported).

RPM 22: Version 1.9.1

New features:

  • Added priority NOM flag to each output zone in the Gated Auto Mixer.
  • Added a Mute value to the ducker depth in the Gated Auto Mixer.

RPM 22 Version 1.8.5

New features:

  • Supports AGC, Auto Mixer/Ducker, Text blocks.
  • Added first order (6 dB/octave) Butterworth filter option to Crossover blocks.
  • Added Off at Min parameter to Level blocks.
  • Limiting now indicated via LED on Limiter block.
  • Device will now power up in codeload mode if code transfer interrupted or fails.

RPM 22 Version 1.71

Fixes:

  • Page-to-Preset mapping no longer overwrites additional memory space
  • Preset storage/recall value bounds checking implemented

RPM 22 Version 1.6.5 (1st production)

Fixes from beta version:

  • Analog output attenuation now goes to -30 dB
  • PEQ filters now default to correct values
  • SR Configurator no longer times out when downloading bitmaps through the RPM into an SR 3 Smart Remote
  • All 64 Remote Groups now supported (was only 8)
  • VIP contact closure state now read on power up
  • Digital output meters no longer off by a factor of 2
  • Preset Recall Assignment properly reset to default value after transfer
  • Delay values now default to 0 ms instead of 0.021 ms (1 sample)

RPM 26z Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version 2.5

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

New Features:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions

Version 2.3

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.1 software.

Version: 2.2

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.0 software.

Version 2.1.7

Fixes:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker Push to Talk bug fixed. In previous versions, the RPM would occasionally miss a Push to Talk event.
  • Remote bug on Power up was fixed: Group Masters are Applied and Remote Remote/Group Master bug fixed. Levels assigned to Remotes are no longer set to minimum on power up or configuration transfer.
  • Output Level Control Bug fixed. In previous versions, outputs wouldn't always unmute properly on power up or preset recall.

Version 2.0.1

Fixes:

  • Enforces bounds check during conversion when updating devices with large processing maps (>70 blocks).
  • Improved reliability of Remote Map conversion during firmware upgrade.

Version 1.9.1

Fixes:

  • Problem (in version 1.8.13) with inputs/outputs remaining muted after power-up.
  • After downloading this ZIP file, extract it to a known location. Follow the readme.txt instructions before updating your unit.

Version 1.8.1

New features:

  • Supports 30-Band Perfect-Q Graphic EQ, Ambient Noise Compensator, Side-Chain Compressor blocks.
  • Remote Map can now be built on Live device.

Version 1.71

New Features:

  • Added priority NOM flag to each output zone in the Gated Auto Mixer.
  • Added a Mute value to the ducker depth in the Gated Auto Mixer.

Version 1.6.6

First production run:

  • Supports AGC, Auto Mixer/Ducker, Text blocks.
  • Added first order (6 dB/octave) Butterworth filter option to Crossover blocks.
  • Added Off at Min parameter to Level blocks.
  • Added limiting indicator to Limiter block.

RPM 2 Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version 2.5

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

New Features:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions

Version 2.3

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.1 software.

Version: 2.2

New Features:

  • Added support for Drag Net 4.0 software.

Version 2.1.7

Fixes:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker Push to Talk bug fixed. In previous versions, the RPM would occasionally miss a Push to Talk event.
  • Remote bug on Power up was fixed: Group Masters are Applied and Remote Remote/Group Master bug fixed. Levels assigned to Remotes are no longer set to minimum on power up or configuration transfer.
  • Output Level Control Bug fixed. In previous versions, outputs wouldn't always unmute properly on power up or preset recall.

Version 2.0.1

Fixes:

  • Enforces bounds check during conversion when updating devices with large processing maps (>70 blocks).
  • Improved reliability of Remote Map conversion during firmware upgrade.

Version: 1.9.1

  • No changes to RPM 2 firmware. Updated version number due to changes in RPM 26z firmware.

Version: 1.8.13

First production run (the RPM 2 firmware is identical to the RPM 26z firmware.)

 

RPM 2m Firmware Version History

Current Version: Version 2.5

This file is also located in the Firmware folder of the Drag Net installation directory on your hard drive.

New Features:

  • The Following Enhancements to the Gated Auto Mixer:
    • A bypass for the look-ahead delay has been exposed.
    • A last-on option has been added to the input detection modes.
    • A gate depth parameter has been added.
    • The threshold values have been extended to -70 dBFS
  • The parametric EQ has enhanced bandwidth range and resolution (backwards compatible with earlier settings).

Previous Versions:

Version 2.4

Fixes:

  • Fixed RPM 2m failure to restore phantom power at 30, 45 and 60 dB of gain on power cycle or storage to live transfer.

Version 2.3

First production run (the RPM 2m firmware is identical to the RPM 2 and 26z firmware.)

Firmware Compatibility Matrix

The table below lists all released versions of RPM device firmware and the versions of Drag Net software with which they are compatible. Select the device type (RPM 88, RPM 44, etc.) and firmware version currently in the device in order to identify a compatible version of Drag Net. Alternately, select the version of Drag Net used to create the device configuration in order to identify a compatible firmware version. If more than one version of compatible firmware is listed, we recommend you install the latest version of firmware.

 

Firmware Version

Drag Net Version

RPM 88

2.7

4.2

2.6

4.1.2, 4.1.3

2.4

4.0.2

2.3.2

4.0.1

2.2.3

3.1.0

2.1.2

3.0.4

2.0.1

3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3

1.9.1

2.0.2

1.8.3

2.0.1

1.7.1

1.5.2, 1.5.3

1.6.8

1.5.1

1.3, 1.4, 1.5

1.0.0.85

1.3, 1.4

1.0.0.84

1.3, 1.4

1.0.0.83

1.2, 1.3

1.0.0.81

RPM 44

2.6

4.2

2.5

4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3

2.4

4.0.2

2.3.1

4.0.1

2.2.8

3.1.0

2.1.1

3.0.4

2.0.1

3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3

1.9.1

2.0.2

1.8.5

2.0.1

1.7.1

1.5.2, 1.5.3

1.6.5

1.5.1

1.5

1.5.0

RPM 22

2.6

4.2

2.5

4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3

2.3.1

4.0.1, 4.0.2

2.2.8

3.1.0

2.1.1

3.0.4

2.0.1

3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3

1.9.1

2.0.2

1.8.5

2.0.1

1.7.1

1.5.2, 1.5.3

1.6.5

1.5.1

1.5

1.5.0

RPM 26z

2.5

4.2

2.3

4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3

2.2.1

4.0.1, 4.0.2

2.1.7

3.1.0

2.0.1

3.0.4

1.9.1

3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3

1.8.13

3.0.1

1.7.1

2.0.2

1.6.6

2.0.1

RPM 2

2.5

4.2

2.3

4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3

2.2.1

4.0.1, 4.0.2

2.1.7

3.1.0

2.0.1

3.0.4

1.9.1

3.0.3

1.8.1

3.0.1, 3.0.2

RPM 2m

2.5

4.2

2.4

4.1.3

2.3

4.1.1, 4.1.2

Drag Net Version Changes

DN What's New in Version 4.2.1:

  • Auto Mixer/Ducker enhancements:
    • New Threshold with Last-On keeps the microphone which last detected audio 'on', until another becomes active.
    • New, lower Threshold detection minimum (-70 dBFS) detects gnat wing sounds near the mic (assuming proper gain structure and mic placement are used).
    • New adjustable Gate Depth per input lets you define how far off, 'off ' is.
    • Ability to bypass the Look-Ahead Delay.
  • Saved Drag Net configuration files are now merged into one file (not three). No more arriving at the job site only to find that you didn't copy all three Drag Net files to your laptop -- they're all in a single file now!
  • "Available PEQ" is now easier. While EQing with the parametric block, it's now very easy to find the next available unused filter with the new PEQ coloring scheme. We've also tripled the number of available BW (Q) values.
  • NTSC and PAL frame displays added to the Delay block.

Fix in Version 4.1.3:

  • RPM 2m firmware updated for compatibility. No other units affected.

Fix in Version 4.1.2:

  • RPM 88 firmware updated for compatibility. No other units affected.

New in Version 4.1.1:

  • Supports the new RPM 2m
    • 2 mic/line inputs, 2 outputs on XLR and Euroblocks plus an AES3 output (XLR)
  • Internet communications support
    • Configure, transfer, update firmware and remote bitmaps, everything except make Julienne Fries over the Internet
  • Automatic Update Device Firmware
    • Update firmware with a single click
  • Remote Reboot Device
    • Re-power via software

Fixed in Version 4.0.2:

  • SR 4 was being set to selections above 8 when it was mapped to presets (or other group levels) above 8, because of inverse Selection/GroupLevel table setup failure. Last 8 entries in table were not being ignored. Fixed both in firmware and DragNet Software. Selection/GroupLevel table and max selection were being sent to the RPM but not the last entry in the table, which triggers the RPM to set up the inverse table and send the max selection to the remotes. Fixed in Drag Net by setting all entries when anything is changed from the default.

Fixes in Version 4.0.1:

  • Feedback Suppression DSP block
    • 5, 10 & 15 filter versions for optimum use of DSP resources
    • Fixed, floating and user-adjustable PEQ filter types, with bandwidths as narrow as 1/40th of an octave
    • Reset floating filters on power up or user-defined timeout
    • Speech and music modes
    • Auto setup mode with limiter for fast setup
    • Dynamic level control
  • Hardware password protection
    • Multi-user, multi-level security
  • Supports new SR 4 Smart Remote (RW 485)
    • Rotary encoder with push feature permits source selection/preset recall and level control
    • Custom-printed label shows selections
    • LED indicates current selection
    • Encoder LED indicates current level
    • Linkable with other Smart Remotes (SR 2, SR 3)
  • Smart Remote configuration is now fully integrated with Drag Net
  • User Interface enhancements
    • Start Page with quick links to common tasks
    • Simplified IP setup
    • Quick access to Network Settings for viewing/changing Network Interface Card (NIC) configuration
    • Automatically list available IP addresses when configuring Drag Net device
    • Expanded User Preference

Fix in Version 3.1.0:

  • Includes updated firmware files for all RPM units. No changes to the user interface.

Fix in Version 3.0.4:

  • Includes updated firmware files for all RPM units. No changes to the user interface.

Fix in Version 3.0.3:

  • Optimized Live to Storage transfers for Win 98 users. Transfers no longer take forever.

Fix in Version 3.0.2:

  • Fixed label block parsing so Drag Net no longer displays empty configuration on transfer from Live to Storage.

Fixes in Version 3.0.1:

  • Supports RPM 2 Programmable Multiprocessor (2 in, 2 out).
  • New Processing Blocks for ALL Drag Net devices:
    • The 30-Band Perfect-Q Graphic EQ uses Rane's patent-pending DSP technology to provide accurate response and eliminate the adjacent band interaction inherent in traditional graphic equalizers (this DSP algorithm is identical to Rane's revolutionary DEQ 60 Graphic Equalizer).
    • The Ambient Noise Compensator automatically adjusts program level to match changes in background noise.
    • The deluxe Side-Chain Compressor (Mono and Stereo) smoothes out variations in program material and includes a soft-knee setting to further tailor dynamic response.
  • Remote Map is now editable on a Live device.
  • Full support for the SR 2's Level 1 and Level 2 parameters.
  • New GUI features and Enhancements
    • Multi-select cut/copy/paste and block alignment tools speed up system design and setup.
    • Parameter window provides tree structure view of Device Configuration; used to build Presets and Remote Map assignments.
    • Revamped Remote Map expands control options.
    • Tabular view of all PEQ block settings.
  • And, as always--swoopy new look!

Fixes in version 2.0.2:

  • Priority Auto Mixer/Ducker depth now ranges from 0 to -80 dB, plus Mute.
  • Priority Auto Mixer/Ducker now allows application of Priority NOM on each output rather than a single global NOM setting.
  • Single-click on Palette to place Priority Auto Mixer/Ducker ducker block no longer generates error message.
  • Preset block list is now being completely refreshed/cleared when recalling Presets.
  • Updated the application installer to exclude duplicate versions of RPM 26z templates (DSP1.r26, DSP2.r26, etc.). If a previous installation of Drag Net installed these files, simply locate and remove them (they are found under the Templates\Rane folder of the installation directory.
    • Don't forget to remove the associated .mem files as well!

Fixes in version 2.0.1:

  • Full support for RPM 26z.
  • New Processing Blocks for ALL Drag Net devices:
    • Priority Auto Mixer/Ducker - Provides automatic, priority-based page/music ducking at each crosspoint; or set all inputs to the same priority for automatic mic mixing applications with independent gating and NOM. Independent audio detectors support push-to-talk with contact closure, always on (forced) or independent detector thresholds.
    • Automatic Gain Control (AGC) - Solves 'one talker's too loud, the next talker's too soft' problems; and the problem when Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love is followed by Sade's Smooth Operator. A 'Seek-the-Target' based implementation with adjustable target, threshold, ratio and complete timing control.
    • Text Labels - Label Processing Map areas.
    • Enhancements to existing Processing blocks:
    • Butterworth 6 dB per octave Crossover Filter - You want nice transient response, we've got it.
    • Off at Min parameter added to Level block - Auto Mutes Levels via Remotes or Software.
  • Template support - Use ours or save your own.
  • Generate Report option added to File menu - Create XML files for viewing Parameter ID (PID) values for third-party control system support.
  • Poll for Single Device now supports Ethernet Routers - allows VPN access
  • Configuration description - useful Notepad that's stored in the unit, but edited in the Storage configuration.
  • Improved copy/paste between configurations; can nowcopy/paste between between Storage and Live configurations.
  • Swoopy new look
  • Polling for a single device no longer returns all devices.
  • Opening a deleted file no longer causes crash.
  • Page-to-Preset Map is no longer lost/reset when transferring from Live to Storage.
  • Additional [Mem 0] line causes Communication failure for certain configurations, but only after opening in Drag Net before transferring to Live.
  • Transfer no longer stops if an error is detected. When an error occurs, Drag Net finishes transferring the current Preset and displays an error. This happens per Preset.
  • An Invalid VIP number was making its way into storage files, causing a communication error. A safety check has now been implemented for reading VIP parameters.

Fixes in Version 1.5.3:

  • Full support for RPM 88, RPM 44 and RPM 22.
  • Matrix Mix block!
  • Added a handy Design Rules Check feature before transferring configurations to Live devices.
  • Check web for updates directly from the Help menu.
  • RPM firmware version and MAC Address now reported as a Live device Property within Drag Net.
  • Update Device Firmware wizard now included as part of installation package.
  • Most recent versions of RPM device firmware now included as part of installation package.
  • Firmware/software mismatches now detected and reported to user.
  • Page of an SR 3 Smart Remote can now be custom-mapped to specific Presets within RPM.
  • Added a Preferences dialog (Tools -> Preferences).
  • Loss of communication with Live device now reported to user.
  • Meter window now active when either Processing Map or Remote Map has focus.
  • Attempting to launch multiple instances of Drag Net no longer causes crash on Close.
  • Clear Preset Tags now removes all items from Preset block list.
  • Consecutive blocks placed on Processing Map are now numbered consecutively within each Drag Net session.
  • Digital Input A/B Mute state is now properly displayed (block turns red when Muted).
  • All Meter blocks placed on Processing Map are now active on a Live device.
  • Automatically re-polls for devices after setting/changing device IP using Configure Hardware IP wizard.
  • Output blocks no longer turn red (false Mute status) on Storage configuration after transfer to Live unit.
  • .mem files can now be e-mailed without being corrupted by MS Outlook.
  • Paste Block Only action no longer stacks PEQ filters on top of each other.
  • Improved reliability when transferring configurations on heavy traffic networks.
  • Polling operation no longer fails when switching between projects.
  • Polling no longer fails on first attempt when Auto Poll on program startup selected.
  • Processes launched from Shortcuts folder no longer automatically go to background.

Fixes in Version 1.0.0.85:

  • Modified DSP compiler to resolve distortion with some processing maps.

Fixes in Version 1.0.0.84 (or earlier):

  • Text in the Application Status bar is now refreshed when switching between projects.
  • Compressor block slider controls no longer disappear after repeated toggling.
  • Limiter block now limiting when Attack time set to 100 ms (fixed in RPM 88 firmware version 1.3 and higher)
  • Attempting to re-open a PEQ dialog no longer occasionally mutes audio on Live unit.
  • Meter window now scales correctly when closing and re-launching Drag Net.
  • PEQ filter #1 default value now being stored correctly in Live unit.
  • Project description text now being stored and recalled correctly during Project creation.
  • PEQ bandwidth max/min parameter checking fixed.
  • VOPs no longer disappear from Preset list when Remote Map loses focus.
  • Previous Preset no longer recalled during Preset storage routine on Live unit.
  • Corrected occasional loss of parameter(s) when transferring large configurations with many Presets.
  • Level block parameters now retained when recalling Presets.