NEXO NS-1 Software Tutorial for Beginners | Audio System Design Workflow

Learn how to design and simulate professional loudspeaker systems using NEXO NS-1.

This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through the entire audio system design workflow — from creating a new project and configuring loudspeakers, to generating SPL coverage maps, analysing performance, and exporting detailed system reports.

By the end of this video, you’ll understand how to use NS-1 to plan, predict, and optimise sound system performance with precision. Ideal for audio engineers, system designers, and anyone working with NEXO loudspeakers.

📥 Download NEXO NS-1 Software: https://www.nexo-sa.com/systems/software/

Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction to NEXO NS-1 Software
0:45 – How to Add Scaled Venue Drawings in NS-1
12:00 – Creating Audience Areas and Acoustic Surfaces
23:10 – Adding and Positioning Point Source Loudspeakers
27:22 – Configuring Line Source Loudspeakers
34:10 – SPL Mapping and Contour Analysis Explained
41:45 – Building a Complete Sound System in NS-1
43:45 – Exploring Additional NS-1 Features and Tools
44:55 – Organising Projects and Managing Speaker Zones
50:10 – Analysing Line Array SPL Contours and Microphone Measurements
52:10 – Designing Subwoofer Arrays, Cardioid and Beam Steering
54:05 – Final System Adjustments and Optimisation
58:05 – Generating and Exporting NS-1 System Reports