A range of audio meters and monitoring devices from RTS to allow the users in the broadcast field to monitor RTW-standard metering and loudness with precision. Versions are also available in Dante, Ravenna formats with optional licences available to add on particular metering or monitoring in non-standard formats.
TMxCORE 16/32-channel, desktop hardware
Designed for environments including broadcast, post production, installed sound, and radio, RTW TMxCore is the next evolution of the TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 series and has been engineered to deliver 'unmatched flexibility, processing power, and future-readiness' for professional metering environments. TMxCore has been specifically designed for networked audio environments, supporting Dante, Ravenna, AES67, and ST 2110. In addition to TMxCore's audio network connectivity, there is also a provision of options for digital AES interface, ensuring compatibility with both modern and legacy infrastructures. A DisplayPort output is provided for local monitoring, along with Network Display support. Each TMxCore is supplied with a comprehensive suite with classic and new loudness and metering instruments including PPM, Moving Coil, Stereo Correlator, Audio Vectorscope, Realtime Analyser, Chart, Label, Clock, Loudness Sum, Numeric, Loudness Range (LRA), Ratio, LFE Bleed, and Dialog Detector.
TMxCore supports AI-driven tools like speech intelligibility metering and immersive audio analysis, while Network Display enables real-time metering in any standard web browser, perfect for remote monitoring or multi-screen setups. TMxCore‘s graphical user interface is controlled simply by a mouse or the touch of a finger, depending on whether a standard monitor or a touch display is used for viewing. The integrated instruments can be scaled, randomly positioned and combined for optimum utilization of the available screen space. TMxCore can be customized to suit individual needs directly on the device via the monitor or via the IP address, a web browser, and a comprehensive web app within the network.
The rear facing panel of all models features 1x DisplayPort for the connection of any monitor or touch display, 1x 4-pin locking low voltage connector type Binder 710 (DC) for power supply, 2x USB A, 1x GPIO, and 1x LAN via RJ-45. 230017NR and 230018NR include 2x RJ-45 LAN/Ethernet connections for Dante or RAVENNA, and 230013NR features 2x 25-pin D-Sub-F. Dimensions (WxDxH): 195 x 140 x 42mm. Weight: 1.3kg.
Versions
Included accessories: Power supply, quick start guide, and 19-inch, rack-mounting kit.
Optional licences: SW23010 Surround and Immersive Instruments, SW23020 Speech Intelligibility Instruments, SW23030 Network Display 1st screen, SW23031 Network Display 2nd screen, SW23032 Network Display 3rd screen.
RTW TM3 Smart is a compact metering device with capacitive 4.3-inch touch screen and intuitive preset control designed for editorial offices, edit suites, or small control rooms. Besides PPM and True Peak instruments, TM3 Smart features comprehensive loudness measuring features conforming to all relevant international standards (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4/1771-1, ATSC A/85, ARIB, OP-59, AGCOM, CALM Act). Loudness instruments include single-channel and summing bargraphs, loudness range, loudness chart (TP, M, S, or I value over time), and numerical displays. Moving Coil instruments display stereo signals with different scales and modes (PPM, VU, Loudness, BBC). With the Timecode reader instrument a timecode from an external analogue or digital source can be decoded and displayed.
The front facing panel of the control unit has a 4.3-inch touch screen for monitoring and control of the meters and settings whilst a fixed cable for connection to the interface hardware is positioned at the bottom edge of the rear panel. The interface hardware houses all I/O connectivity including a left/right analogue or AES3 in/out via D-Sub connection, GPIO via RJ12 connection, USB 2.0 mini-B connection for updates, 4-pin locking mains connector, and both analogue and SPDIF I/O via dual RCA (phono) connectors. Note: RTW suggest the length of the RCA terminated analogue/SPDIF cables must not exceed 3m in length. Dimensions (WxDxH): 82.5 x 50 x 138mm, display unit; 146 x 85 x 29mm, interface hardware. Weight: 320g, display unit; 460g, interface hardware with power supply.
Optional accessories: TM3-2U mounting kit, TM3-MA2U rack mount kit, 1162 2m analogue and digital loom, 1166 display mounting plate, 1178-R wide range power supply.
TOUCHMONITOR 5 16-channel, 5-inch touch screen
RTW TouchMonitor 5 is a compact loudness meter that has been designed for AoIP applications. The hardware features a 5-inch intuitive touchscreen and a 'space-saving design', whilst precision metering options include loudness chart for tracking loudness over time; and a vectorscope for detecting phase issues. The TouchMonitor supports 16-channels for immersive formats including Dolby Atmos, and is available in both Dante and Ravenna/AES67/ST 2110 versions. Supported formats include 5.1 and 7.1 surround, along with 7.1.4, and 9.1.6 immersive. By adding the optional SW22030 Network Display licence the engineer, mixer, and operator can view real-time audio measurements anywhere on the local network using a standard web browser, and without the need for extra hardware.
With support for Ravenna/AES67/ST2110 networks along with the set of loudness monitoring tools, TouchMonitor 5 is suited for live broadcasts, including sports events, music performances, and news transmissions. The TouchMonitor can also be integrated into broadcast radio and post-production studios that adopt Dante audio networks for immersive content creation. For this use TouchMonitor 5 adheres to international loudness standards such as R128 and CALM, while also meeting delivery specifications from platforms like Netflix. Dimensions (WxHxD): 149.5 x 94 x 28 mm, without table-stand. Weight: 890g, inclusing stand.
Versions
| 220517NT |
TouchMonitor 5 with Dante connectivity |
| 220518NT |
TouchMonitor 5 with Ravenna connectivity |
Optional accessories: 14554-IN Ethernet power injector.
TOUCHMONITOR TM7 16/32-channel, 7-inch touch screen
Designed for post production, TV broadcast, and video editing applications, TM7 TouchMonitor offers professional audio metering in terms of precision, performance, efficiency and flexibility. The hardware is equipped with high-grade 7-inch touchscreen with a graphical user interface and several audio interfaces. TM7 is available in versions including specific connectivity options including analogue, AES3, AES3id, 3G-SDI, and AoIP. The mixed use of the analogue and digital audio interfaces allows the display of up to 16 (24) input channels simultaneously. The AoIP interfaces provide up to 32 channels. Using a single finger on the 7-inch touch screen, the user is able to scale, randomly position and combine instruments for optimisation. Multiple instruments of the same type, assigned to different input channels and configurations can be displayed simultaneously. A modular software concept means that you only have to purchase features that you actually require to suit your needs best. At any time new instruments and functions can be added to the device as software modules simply by purchasing and activating a corresponding licence. Dimensions (WxDxH): 198 x 46 x 163mm. Weight: 2.7kg, without power supply.
Versions
| TM7-STUDIO |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 8-channel analogue on D25 and 8-channel AES3 connectivity |
| TM7-DANTE |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 32-channel Dante primary and secondary |
| TM7-RAV |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 32-channel Ravenna/AES67/2110 AoIP I/O |
| Optional licences: MULTI-CHANNEL (SW20001) Multi-channel operation, LOUDNESS (SW20002) CalmAct, ITU, EBU loudness and SPL display, RTA (SW20003) Real time analyser, SSA (SW20004) Surround sound analyser, RADAR (SW20005) Radar display, PREMIUM PPM (SW20006) PPM and vectorscope, TCR (SW20008) TCR Timecode reader, BLITS/GLITS (SW20013) Line testing, LOGGING (SW20014) Logging data server, and ISA (SW20015) Immersive sound analyser. |
TOUCHMONITOR TM9 16/32-channel, 9-inch touch screen
Designed for post production, TV broadcast, and video editing applications, TM9 has all the properties and features of TM7 TouchMonitor, however it has a 9-inch touchscreen. Application specific I/O options are defined by each version. Dimensions (WxDxH): 245 x 46.5 x 185.5mm. Weight: 2.7kg, without power supply.
Versions
| TM9-STUDIO |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 8-channel analogue on D25 and 8-channel AES3 connectivity |
| TM9-DANTE |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 32-channel Dante primary and secondary |
| TM9-AES16 |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 16-channel AES via 2x D25 connectors |
| TM9-BNC |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 16-channel AES3id via BNC |
| TM9-RAV |
Desktop TouchMonitor with 32-channel Ravenna/AES67/2110 AoIP I/O |
Optional licences: MULTI-CHANNEL (SW20001) Multi-channel operation, LOUDNESS (SW20002) CalmAct, ITU, EBU loudness and SPL display, RTA (SW20003) Real time analyser, SSA (SW20004) Surround sound analyser, RADAR (SW20005) Radar display, PREMIUM PPM (SW20006) PPM and vectorscope, TCR (SW20008) TCR Timecode reader, BLITS/GLITS (SW20013) Line testing, LOGGING (SW20014) Logging data server, and ISA (SW20015) Immersive sound analyser.
SOFTWARE LICENCES
A selection of RTW software licences that when added to RTW TouchMonitor hardware afford the user additional feature sets of their equipment.
Ordering notes: If ordering software licence at time of ordering TouchMonitor hardware, the software will be installed at factory. When a licence is needed at a later point in time, the order process is started from the “Licences” menu of the hardware unit. A device-specific file for forwarding to Canford is created by the unit. Canford will give back a corresponding file with the activated licence for exactly this unit. Please read the attached documentation if adding a software licence after receiving the hardware.
Multichannel Mode licence expands the basic PPM and TruePeak meter to up to 8-channels in a group processing mono, stereo, 3.1 surround, 5.0 surround, 5.1 surround, 7.1 surround (Cinema and DD+), and to multi-channel for 2-8 channels in one block, and up to 4 blocks with AoIP or 3G SDI. Multiple channels or channel groups can be displayed simultaneously. The Gain Reduction instrument also gets the Multi-Channel mode. Like in the basic software, analogue and digital scales, peak hold, peak memory, over indicator and numerical display are available. Loudness bar graphs can be switched with the Loudness licence (SW20002).
Loudness and SPL Display licence expands the basic 4-channel PPM with graphical and numerical instruments for Loudness measurements as described in current guidelines (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4/1771-1, ATSC A/85, ARIB, OP-59, AGCOM, CALM, LEQ(M), TASA, SAWA), and the LRA instrument for the graphical display of the loudness range. A customer-specific mode allows the user to modify parameters. In addition, the licence provides the SPL display mode with various weighting filters and integration times as well as reference level adjust to calculate an SPL value from an electrical signal. Dialnorm values can be measured with activated Multi-Channel licence (SW20001). If, in addition the TCR licence (SW20008) is activated, the ability to execute timecode-based loudness measurements and loudness recalculation. Optional on TM7 or TM9 software licence SW20001: Multi-Channel Mode for the display of more than 4 channels and Dialnorm.
Like the human ear senses an audio signal, the RTA (Real Time Analyser) displays the spectral content of the selected input channel(s) using 31x filter bands in 1/3 octave steps, 61x filter bands in 1/6 octave steps or 120x filter bands in 1/12 octave steps. Similar to an oscilloscope, it measures the magnitude of an input signal versus frequency within the full frequency range of the instrument. The normal frequency range reaches from 20Hz to 20KHz and equals the typical range a human ear can detect. An optional "H" band shows spectral signal components above 20 kHz. Alternatively, the low frequency range (LF - 5Hz to 5kHz) can be switched. This frequency span providing a higher resolution covers almost all parts of the human speech. The human ear perceives different frequencies with the same acoustic pressure not as identically loud. For this reason different standardized weighting filters can be selected. The display’s reference point and resolution can be shifted for a clearer readout in the window. The RTA’s layer display is always relative. Optional on TM7 or TM9 software licence SW20001: Multi-Channel Mode for the use of more than 4 channels.
Unique to the TouchMonitor, the Surround Sound Analyser is a 'pioneering and unique' visualisation tool showing the relevant technical and subjective parameters of surround signals in a fast and intuitive way. This licence offers a comprehensive, yet compact overview of multichannel audio signals up to 7.1, perceived acoustic focal point, and phase correlation and LFE phase warning. The surround sound analyser displays a correctly-scaled graphical representation of the relative volumes in the surround sound field. The interaction of levels (volume, sound pressure level, or loudness) and the correlation of all channels in the overall surround sound is displayed graphically, providing a very clear overview. The graphical display has been carefully designed so that the dynamic behaviour of all display elements corresponds to the subjective listening impression, showing the balance of the surround program intuitively and at a glance. Requires SW20001 Multi-Channel licence, SW20002 Loudness licence.
Radar instrument, developed by TC Electronic, is a high-resolution display of momentary loudness and loudness history in a single, unique Radar view. The circular, colour-coded display makes it easy to balance audio visually and to see when level falls below or exceeds the end-listener's loudness range tolerance. The moving outer ring of the instrument represents the Momentary loudness value changing its colour when passing the Target Level. The area inside of this ring showing concentric circles is called Radar view and represents the Short-term loudness history (1 minute to 24 hours). The thicker circle represents the Target Level, its outer part shows exceedings, the inner part shortfalls. The radar is complemented by a true-peak warning and by two descriptors to characterize the entire loudness ‘landscape’ of a program, film or music track precisely. By default, the numbers displayed are program loudness and loudness range. Requires SW20002 Loudness licence.
Premium PPM and Vectorscope licence expands the Basic 4-channel PPM (standard software) with additional scales (Zoom, SMPTE, NHK, ARD+9, et al.), additional display modes (segment, classic), and PPM/VU moving coil instruments with different scales and functions. It also provides up to 4x 2-channel audio vectorscopes and a separate phase meter. With Multi-Channel Mode licence (SW20001) installed, the Multichannel PPM is also extended with the functions of the Premium PPM. Then, the Multi-Correlator with up to 10 phase meters is available. Optional on TM7 or TM9 software licence SW20001: Multi-Channel Mode for the use of Multicorrelator.
Timecode Reader licence provides the Timecode function as a separate mode generating an individual audio group providing the Timecode Reader instrument. It is used to decode and to display an SDI-embedded or LTC timecode using the 3G-SDI interface (if installed) or one of the selectable audio inputs. With the activated Loudness and SPL Display licence (SW20002), it can be used with loudness and Logging applications. Optional on TM7 or TM9 software licence SW20002: Loudness and SPL Display for the use of recalculation.
BLITS (Black & Lane's Ident Tones for Surround) is a tool to allow testing for channel allocation, level and phase of 5.1 surround signals. Developed by Martin Black and Keith Lane from Sky TV in London in 2004, this sequence is widely used in international broadcasting. BLITS/GLITS instrument is used for analysing of BLITS (Black & Lane's Ident Tones for Surround) signals and for generating BLITS and stereo ident signals (EBU-3304, GLITS). The analyser for the BLITS test tone sequence allows a user friendly and comprehensive analysis and display of level, channel allocation, phase, delay and polarity of incoming digital audio signals in 5.1 mode. Requires SW20001 Multi-Channel Mode licence.
Logging Data Server licence expands the feature set of your TouchMonitor with the Logging and Chart instruments (Loudness and SPL Display licence (SW20002) required). The Logging instrument collects data of loudness and true peak measurements of up to two audio groups of a preset and allows you to store it on a USB flash drive or to send it via IP connection to the free LQL - Loudness Quality Logger PC software for analysing. The loudness Chart instrument is used for displaying and analysing loudness measurement over time directly on TouchMonitors display. If the Timecode Reader licence (SW20008) is enabled, loudness measurements can also be controlled via timecode, including the option of having it recalculated in case the same time span is measured repeatedly. Requires SW20002 Loudness and SPL Display. Optional software licence SW20008 Timecode Reader for timecode-based loudness measurements and recalculation
ISA (Immersive Sound Analyser) licence combines the features of two surround sound analysers and visualizes the relationship between the instruments so all relevant technical and subjective parameters of formats like 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 or 7.1.4 evaluated in a fast and intuitive way. ISA also allows overall loudness measurement across audio groups. Main components of these formats are the two layers called Main Bed and Upper Bed. The Main Bed includes the 5.1 or 7.1 part of the surround format, the Upper Bed the 2.0 or 4.0 part. On the ISA, the beds are represented by overlaying displays each similar to a Surround Sound Analyser. A variable moving point gives response about the loudness relationship between the beds resp. the position and height of the dominant signal and the subjective perceived spatial focal point. Additionally, the overall loudness across the layers can be measured and displayed. Requires SW20001 Multi-Channel Mode licence, SW20002 Loudness and SPL Display licence, SW20004 SSA (Surround Sound Analyser) licence.
This Network Display license allows you to display your presets in an external web browser, extending the device’s built-in display for remote monitoring or expanding visibility to additional locations. The browser-based screen mirrors the device’s screen format and relies on a connected TouchMonitor 5 to generate and deliver all metering data.
SW23010 SURROUND AND IMMERSIVE INSTRUMENTS For TMxCORE
Designed for broadcast, post-production, and streaming workflows working with multi-channel or fully immersive content, this licence allows the expansion with instruments for immersive measurements that reflect what we hear: Immersive Sound Analyzer, Matrix Correlator, Multi Correlator and Polarscope. The upgrade essentially provides engineers with detailed insight into spatial balance, signal correlation, and overall immersive mix quality.
A licence that unlocks the AI-powered Speech Intelligibility Meter, developed with Fraunhofer IDMT. With the addition of Speech Intelligibility Chart, Speech Intelligibility Bargraph, and Speech Intelligibility Numeric, the licence delivers objective, real-time measurements of how clearly dialogue is perceived, thus enabling engineers to consistently maintain speech clarity across film, TV, streaming, and live production.
This licence adds an additional virtual metering screen for TMxCore, accessible through any standard web browser. Each screen offers its own fully configurable layout with independent views, aspect ratio, resolution, and orientation. Up to three licenses can be added, enabling expanded metering across multiple screens and locations for remote production, multiview monitoring, and flexible broadcast workflows.