LiveSpec

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Analysis tools

The app includes transfer function, RTA, SPL metering, spectrographs, delay finding, shape-first AutoEQ, and Audio Unit plugin hosting.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Backup

Users can export configurations, targets, calibration files, measurement history, SPL logs, and settings to a single .livespecpack file.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Built-in microphone limit

Built-in microphone calibration is estimated and is not for compliance use.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Direct edition

The maker says a Mac Direct edition is available to subscribers at linearphase.com/download and runs outside the sandbox to host iLok-protected plugins.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Hardware support

The app supports Core Audio interfaces on Mac and USB class-compliant interfaces on iPhone and iPad.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Integration and sync

Optional iCloud sync carries saved configurations, Mix Balance targets, impulse-response history, plugin-chain libraries, and themes across devices.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Offline use

LiveSpec runs on the device and does not require a constant internet connection after subscription validation.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Plugin hosting

The Plugin Host supports Audio Unit plugins on Mac and AUv3 plugins on iPhone and iPad, with parallel mono or stereo chains.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Plugin limit

Plugins protected by iLok (PACE) cannot load inside the App Store version because of Apple's sandboxing rules.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

LiveSpec is a professional real-time audio analysis application for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

The guide directs users to the website or in-app support options and lists [email protected].linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Workflows

It has Live Mix mode for monitoring shows and livestream processing, and System Tune mode for aligning and optimizing sound systems.linearphase.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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