Danley Prism 3D
Danley Prism 3D is an electro-acoustical prediction software for loudspeaker systems, boasting comprehensive high-speed simulation in a three-dimensional environment. With a sophisticated design, Prism 3D stands out for its speed and ability to complete simulations in just a few seconds.
Users can create complex-shaped surfaces as listening zones (venues) inclusive of trapezoidal forms, semicircles, circles, rectangles, and other asymmetrical forms. Each corner in a 4-vertex surface is independently definable as straight or round.
Blueprints can be loaded and used as a reference point or template on which to reproduce the venue more closely to reality. Users can also add textures and ornaments (decorative 3D objects) that can be found in the library to make the project more realistic and visually appealing.
Prism 3D allows acoustic simulation for an unlimited number of sound sources and audio systems. Users can place as many systems (subwoofers, clusters, and individual cabinets) as they desire or they can create groups of customized sound systems.
Users can also create a cluster of cabinets selecting the desired model of cabinet from the product library. When clusters are created, users can change the separation (meters) and the angle of the loudspeakers inside the cluster. Linear and angular distribution is available.
If at any point users need to change specific values of a cabinet inside the cluster, users have an “Explode” tool to transform the cluster into single cabinets.
Users may also create custom designs using multiple edition and productivity tools in a variety of ways.
To work in a more organized way, users can create multiple layers with different names and colors to distinguish them. All elements within a layer can be selected and/or moved among them. Users can also lock layers, delete them, or disable speakers for simulation.
Adding DSP processing to sound sources allows users to make corrections and optimize sound using EQ filters, delay, gain, and polarity inversion.
Prism 3D also allows users to visualize the dB SPL distribution in percentages, providing a more detailed view of acoustic coverage and system performance. This functionality allows professionals to gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of how sound is distributed in a given space facilitating informed decision-making to optimize acoustic configurations.
In addition, functionality to capture, export, and import measurement curves is available. This feature is essential for conducting precise comparative analyses enabling users to easily evaluate different scenarios and configurations. The ability to overlay and compare multiple measurements significantly enhances the accuracy and efficiency of acoustic evaluations.
Users can apply A and C weightings to measurements within the software ensuring that the results comply with professional acoustic standards. A and C weightings are crucial for adherence to industry regulations and guidelines allowing for more accurate assessment of how the human ear perceives sound in different contexts.
Prism 3D allows users to insert images of a project and set reference measurements between two points on the plan image, proportionally scaling the dimensions of the area. This functionality is vital for precise calibration and system design in complex projects ensuring that every detail is perfectly aligned and optimized. The ability to visually integrate images with measurements facilitates more coherent and efficient planning and execution of acoustic projects.
Among the myriads of other tools available users will find a wizard to set up different loudspeaker arrangements and a ruler to take measurements (meters) in the 3D scene. A PDF report can be generated with extensive information that includes 3D views of the project as well as a list of surfaces and loudspeakers with set-up data and EQ.
All Danley loudspeakers and subwoofers available in Prism 3D are based on high-resolution Klippel NFS measurements and updated specifications, offering greater consistency and accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Danley Direct still be available?
Yes its still downloadable but updates will no longer be available.
Is Prism 3D compatible with Mac computers?
Prism 3D would work on Mac if they are running Parallels – an award-winning software that allows the user to run Windows on Mac.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 64-bit or latest version
For 3D graphics: Direct3D 11.1 or higher
Display Resolution: 1440 x 900 or higher
64-bit core clocked at 2GHz or better
RAM: 8 GB or higher
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB free disk space is required for full installation of all libraries
Are all products available in Prism 3D?
Danley is actively completing the addition of all of Danley’s most popular products to Prism 3D. A limited set of 50 Danley loudspeakers and subwoofers will be available at launch with remaining products added automatically to the library over the coming months.
What is the difference between Direct and the new software?
Prism 3D is a massive upgrade from our popular Danley Direct platform and offers a number of features many of our customers have asked for over the years. Prism 3D features significantly faster processing, a modern interface, and advanced visualization capabilities. Most importantly, all models are now based on high-resolution Klippel NFS measurements and updated specifications offering greater consistency and accuracy.
Can I print reports?
Yes – reports can be exported as PDFs and printed including 3D views, EQ data, SPL coverage maps, and system setup details.
Can I import an image?
Yes. You can import venue reference images and scale them by setting known measurements between two points.
Can I import a wireframe from SketchUp or CAD?
Not currently. Venue geometry must be created using Prism 3D’s internal drawing tools.
Can I simulate subwoofer arrays and cardioid patterns?
Yes. Prism 3D supports subwoofer arrays with delay, polarity, and spacing adjustments including cardioid configurations.
Does Prism 3D support time alignment and delay settings?
Yes. You can apply delay values to individual speakers or groups to align arrival times.
Is FIR filtering supported?
Currently, Prism 3D supports DSP simulation with IIR filters (e.g. PEQ), gain, delay, and polarity. FIR modeling is not yet implemented.
Is there multilingual support?
Not currently. The software is only available in English.
Is there a mobile or tablet version of Prism 3D?
No. It is available only as a Windows desktop application.
Can I share projects with other users?
Yes. Files can be shared and opened by others with the same software version and library set.
Can I simulate outdoor environments?
Yes. Prism 3D supports open-field simulations for outdoor venues and public spaces.
What is “percentage SPL distribution?”
It visualizes the uniformity of coverage, showing what percentage of the audience falls within defined SPL ranges.
Are Direct and Prism 3D project files compatible?
No. Due to format and feature differences, files are not cross-compatible.
Does the software include rigging or mechanical safety information?
Yes. Prism 3D includes mechanical constraints and rigging safety checks, validating array angles, spacing, and load limits based on manufacturer specifications.
Danley’s Direct Sound System Modeling Software is a powerful tool to help sound engineers and system designers create room models and to determine the best Danley products for any room.
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System Engineer is a unified control and monitoring application designed for Danley Sound Labs DNA series amplifiers and processors. With a single click, users can connect to an entire network of DNA devices, allowing real-time control and monitoring. The platform features Continuous Discovery, automatically adding new devices to the network. Users can drag EQ curves, adjust controls in real time, and group devices for collective control. Despite its simplicity, System Engineer offers comprehensive functionality for programming factory settings, configuring installations, and live control during performances.
System Engineer’s key features include automatic device discovery, no manual addressing, and powerful grouping capabilities for EQ, gain, and delay. Users benefit from fast metering, drag-able curves, and the ability to copy/paste EQ settings between channels or devices. The application retains panel positions between sessions, supports system-wide mute, and logs temperature, protection, and status.
| Setup The setup view is a device-focused workflow that allows configuration of in/out routing, network settings, power options and device firmware updates. | Presets The preset workflow is a collection of tools that allows the design, editing, organization and sharing of presets and preset libraries. | Tune The tune workflow provides a drive module-focused view for tuning, optimizing and monitoring of your whole system. |
What’s new in System Engineer 8?
- Workflow based single screen design
- Re-designed preset management system
- Fast discovery and synchronization of devices and group overlays
- Full screen EQ and crossover views with improved curve dragging control
- EQ comparison feature on every input, output and group EQ
- Copy/paste or drag and drop EQ curves between channels and devices
- New input routing and mixing matrix
- Improved telemetry logging
- Improved OEM workflow
- Quick View toolbar allows system wide viewing and editing
System Engineer 8 Workflow
System Engineer 8 introduces a new workflow based approach to configuring, controlling and monitoring DNA amplifiers. A ground up redevelopment, System Engineer 8 is faster, more flexible, and more powerful than previous versions.
Three intuitive workflow modes guide the user through system Setup, loading or configuring Presets, and finally Tuning and monitoring the system.
Flexible Routing Mixer Matrix
New with System Engineer 8 is a flexible input routing and mixing matrix. Every Output can be assigned to either a single input, a sum of multiple inputs, or in Matrix mode a mix of inputs with adjustable gain for each source.
A simple Router / Matrix switch enables this new feature which can be disabled for backwards compatibility with previous versions of System Engineer.
Preset Management
Loudspeaker manufacturer amplifier presets, and user created presets, are easily managed through a new yet familiar file browser type interface.
Once selected presets can first be previewed in the preset browser window occupying the lower portion of the screen, and then simply dragged and dropped onto the intended amplifier output module in the main window.
Individual portions of a preset can be assigned across multiple amplifiers, for example to use larger amplifiers for LF and smaller amps for HF.
Stored presets can be exported individually or as a library group for easy sharing and management.
System Tuning
System Engineer 8’s new tuning workflow provides a drive module focused view for tuning, optimisation, and monitoring of your whole system. The new EQ window includes curve dragging with Q adjustment, and color coded filter display for rapid identification.
With the new “EQ Toggle” functionality users can create A & B EQ curves and quickly switch between them to audition different settings, as well as enabling or disabling the EQ for an “all flat” comparison.
Drive Module Input EQ’s offer a HPF, two Low Shelf filters, six parametric EQ points, and an FIR based High Shelf filter. Output channels provide High and Low shelving filters and eight parametric EQ points, each of which can be used as an All Pass filter.
In addition to traditional IIR based equalisation each output channel can also be loaded with custom FIR filter settings, imported from .csv or .txt files at either 48kHz or 96kHz.
Groups 
System Engineer 8 introduces new group control functionality allowing multiple Drive Modules to be grouped together for unified control.
Drive Modules can be assigned to one or multiple groups, with each group offering Mute, Gain, Delay, two Low Shelf filters, six parametric EQ filters, and one FIR High Shelf filter.
System Engineer 8 will require connected Pro and C Series amplifiers, and SC48 controllers, to have their firmware updated. This firmware is included in the System Engineer 8 download package and is also available from the downloads page along with an updated version of System Engineer 7. The new firmware is fully compatible with the latest version of System Engineer 7 with the exception of the Input Mixer which will revert to standard Matrix mode if edited.
For any questions about System Engineer 8, or to report a bug, please email jason@www.danleysoundlabs.com.
SE8 System Requirements
32/64-bit Windows 10/11
Mac OS X running Windows 10/11 in Parallels
Apple Silicon compatible with windows 11 Arm in Parallels
System Engineer 8 supports the Pro & C Series amplifiers. DNA 5K4C solutions will continue to be supported by System Engineer 7
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