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Neumann MT 48 – Audio Interface USB/AES67

Version History – Toolkit 1.6.3.58708

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.6.3_58708

New
• MT 48: EQ Gain and Frequency can be adjusted from the Web Access with mouse
movements or touch.

Improvements
• Improvement. Firmware partition resize for future firmware hosting part 2
• General discovery and AoIP streams connectivity improvements

Bug Fixes
• Dynamic rotary/fader controls cannot be highlighted (controlled) properly at times
• Enhanced reliability when running in RAVENNA/AES67 with MAD and VAD drivers
• A/B speaker mode Mute of speakers not properly reported on Mute button
• MT 48 Hardware boards run properly indicated under Settings>Info
• MT 48 Monitor Mission Web Access UI: Preamps gain off center
• Solved weakness in FPGA which could generate clicks on some units

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Supported Systems

Microsoft OS Windows
• Windows 10 – 64 bit
• Windows 11 – 64 bit

Apple MacOS
• Catalina 10.15.x (No longer officially supported by Apple)
• Big Sur 11.x (No longer officially supported by Apple)
• Monterey 12.x
• Ventura 13.x
• Sonoma 14.x (supported as of MT 48 Toolkit 1.6.2)

Apple Processors Supported

• Intel
• Apple Silicon M1 & M2 & M3

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Known Issues
• The Monitor Mission inputs can be recorded over AoIP/AES67 using ANEMAN for streams
connectivity along with the Merging VAD (macOS) or Merging MAD (Windows OS) drivers.
Procedure are documented on the Merging Knowledge Base.
• Recording over USB Data should be performed using the Music Mission as the Monitor
Mission USB inputs can only be recorded by using the Advanced Pages IO Router page.
The USB recording with the Monitor Mission is planned in the next version (post 1.6.2 >).
Note: The 6 x Monitor Mission Presets allow for recording over USB.
• Cannot have simultaneous USB Data connectivity and RAVENNA/AES67 connectivity on
the same system unless being on different Subnet. Not recommended as by default this
could generate a conflict between your network IP Subnet and the USB Network in use
with the MT 48. If required for Remote Control with by example a tablet this is supported
onto a different network (e.g. Home) the documented guidelines should be followed.
• For AES67 and RAVENNA specific workflows, it is recommended to disable the DAW's
under Settings>USB IO to avoid an auto USB reconnection.
• MacOS: Changing the Safe Mode parameters under the MT 48 Agent preferences might
require a second reboot to be applied (macOS issue).
• KH Network Monitors non-AES67 must be connected to a gigabit switch for proper
detection if used via the MT 48 AES67 Network Port to USB.

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 • New Custom start up image support (as of firmware 1.5.1 and above)
A new custom can be displayed when starting the MT 48, the image must follow some
specifications. The image can be uploaded from the MT 48 Web App browser page
under Settings>Info by selecting “Upload Startup Image” entry line.

Image Specifications:
o Supports PNG files only
o Image dimension should be 800x480 (the image will be scaled if needed)
o Image size must be smaller than < 2 MB

The upload of the image can take up to 15 secs to load. If the upload fails, the browser
will display page 404 or 403 error. Please make sure you’ve respected the ratio and file
format mentioned above.
Restart the MT 48 once the upload is completed.
Notes: Users can revert to the original image by selecting “Reset Startup Image”.

Troubleshooting

Audio noise via USB Data

• Make sure you are running the latest MT 48 Toolkit and Firmware
• Multiple USB hubs or poor-quality ones can cause audio noise and degradation.
It is recommended to use only a single USB Hub and not daisy chain multiple ones.
• Verify USB cabling should not be over 4 meters and should be USB Data cables. We
recommend using the USB cables shipped with the MT 48.
• PC: Verify the System DPC Latency using tools such as the DPC Latency Mon
https://www.resplendence.com/latencymon
• Try with higher Latency values. Verify the latency within the MT 48, under
Settings>General>Latency and increase this one. You can as well increase the Latency on
the Driver (PC) side or DAW side.
• Note that the MT 48 supports 32 inputs and 16 outputs. It remains possible that this is
more demanding than a previous interface that supported less USB I/O. Please verify the
USB I/O support of your previous configuration.
• USB Data cable and AES67 AoIP should not be on same subnet. Please verify the IP
configuration and use Manual IP when needed.

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• macOS users with glitches try the following:
o Increase the Buffer size of the application
o From the Audio MIDI setup select a lower channel count on the Inputs
o From the Application folder launch the Neumann MT 48 application and on the
menu open Preferences. By default, Safe mode is disabled, resulting in lower
IO latencies. If you have glitches, enable Safe mode and restart the system.
• If macOS remotes do not open properly or drivers are misbehaving make sure you empty
the macOS trashcan, this can prevent recycling redirection.

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FIRMWARE – HISTORY

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.6.2_57529

New
• MT 48 Monitor Mission official deployment.
o The Monitor Mission transforms the MT 48 into a freely configurable monitoring
controller. In addition to mono and stereo, the Monitor Mission can also handle
surround formats such as 5.1 as well as highly sought-after immersive audio formats
such as Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 and Sony 360.
o The Monitor Mission is activated via an individual software key. Users who register
their MT 48 on the Neumann products registration website before July 1, 2024 can
retrieve their activation key for the Monitor Mission free of charge.
Instructions for activating the monitor mission
o The MT 48 Toolkit zip file that can be downloaded from the Neumann website includes
6 x Monitor Mission presets files to get you started. Download available here
• MT 48 home page for Mission hosting.
Users can launch at any time either the Music Mission or Monitor Mission.
• macOS Sonoma official support (v14.3 validation)

Improvements
• Improvement. Updated MT 48 Toolkit drivers for Windows OS
• Improvement. ZMAN Customization: Display manufacturer's logo in advanced pages
• Improvement. Firmware hosting improvements for future developments

Bug Fixes
• Fixed: MT 48 Agent on macOS Sonoma not opening the Neumann app menus
• Fixed: GPIO parameters not displayed properly in Remote application
• Fixed. Potential assert at preset reload
• Fixed. AoIP streams disconnection at MT 48 restart

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.5.7_56838

Improvements
• Improvement. LED coloring brightness adjustments
• Improvement. Added Setting to swap between Solo and Mute on the TFT Mixer
This new setting is available under the Settings>Monitoring>Mixer Layout entry
• MT 48. Added notification message on Reverb plugin that is always ON

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Bug Fixes
• Fixed: MTupdater and/or Remote Control windows were not always opening
• Fixed. AoIP AES67 Limitation of 32 streams was removed, now support 64 streams
• Fixed. AoIP the MT 48 was not always discovered as a device

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.5.6_56466

Improvements
• EQ frequency and amplitude can be adjusted and moved directly from the TFT itself
• Linked volume of A & B monitors when in A/B link mode under Settings>Monitoring
• Increased number of modules that can be peered
• Improved discovery when MT 48 is used in RAVENNA-AES67 mode
• Custom start up image loading improvement

Bug Fixes
• Fixed: MTupdater and/or Remove Control windows were not always showing.
• Fixed: GPIO Talkback latch behavior
• Fixed: EQ and Dynamics lag when enabling the Talkback
• Fixed: Web Access, Dynamics rotaries not always accessible

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MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.5.1_55809

Improvements
• MT 48: Unite Support in Merging drivers (MAD/VAD) for easy AoIP connectivity and usage
Note: In UNITE mode you should not toggle the USB IO settings, to avoid disconnecting
the AoIP Stream.
• Added EQ and Dynamics on DAW channels (convenient for sidechain ducking)
• GPI trigger added “Global Mute All”
• Remote Control now supports mouse scroll wheel
• Enabling effects and Settings exit more reactive
• EQ can be applied to the Reverb
• Visual improvements to Web App Effects
• Added option to unbind the Physical Buttons to the Physical Analog Outputs
New option under Settings>Monitoring “Selectors link to Physical Outputs”
Note: USB directing routed playbacks require a long physical button push for volume
control

Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Web Access: Effect meters can have artefacts
• Fixed: Remote Control Dynamics, releasing a knob can affect the master volume
• Fixed: WebApp: Rotary send not updated on a group collapsed
• Fixed: Hang in Settings when scrolling quickly in drop down list
• Fixed: USB IO Settings can scroll down to an empty section

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.4.11_55408 – Deployment version

Improvements
• Fixed: UI lag on interactions in Dynamics especially
• Mixer Reset puts back DAW channels at same level than Factory Reset

Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Dynamics Sidechain button not highlighted when active
• Fixed: Agent menu on macOS text correction
• Fixed: Windows desktop icons are low resolution
• Fixed: Bus Dynamics LED when enabled was displayed outside Mix Button
• Fixed: USB and Network same subnet conflict not displayed at times depending of
connection order

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MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.4.10_54090 – RC5

Improvements
• Dynamics Limiter, Release Time value is down to 11 ms

Bug Fixes

• Fixed: ZMAN boot issue

• Fixed: Mac installer had typo error
• Fixed: Settings quick scroll potential hang issue

MT 48 Toolkit Software Update V1.4.9_54900 – RC5

Improvements
• Increased the touch range of the right toolbar buttons
• Dynamics interaction flow speed improved
• Peering extended from 8 to 16 input channels

Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Font - infinite should not touch each other
• Fixed: Toolkit installation on mac still mentions Merging Technologies SA due to signature
• Fixed: Typing a long name in the strip channel will crash the remote
• Fixed: Peak reset from Effects does not reset the Peak hold
• Fixed: Scroll position not recovered when returning from Settings/Home page
• Fixed: Solo a return channel (Reverb or Dynamics) could cause timeouts
• Fixed: Preamp gain steps (0.5dB) are different from the device vs. the remote
• Fixed: Ref level custom value not taken
• Fixed: Bus EQ focus on band not kept if returning to EQ
• Fixed: Dynamics meters not displayed if Dynamics is OFF
• Fixed: macOS network incrementation of interface naming, id system sees multiple MT 48
• Fixed: Preamp gain steps are different from the device TFT vs. from the remote
• Fixed: Dynamics, some parameters feel sluggish
• Fixed: Remote control PreAmps "Low Cut" text not fitting in UI
• Fixed: Dynamics compressor Gain reset not working on Remote Control MacOS
• Fixed: Intermittent USB connection and audio signal
• Fixed: switching to A/B mode unmute a muted speaker set
• Fixed: Remove small audible glitch during startup of MT 48
• Fixed: Remote Control Identify Me dialog at times not closing

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• Fixed: The EQ remote control can be dragging vs. Web Access
• Fixed: Auto-Save every 2 minutes improvement
• Fixed: Renaming the MT 48 can prevent the Remote Control opening

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