Question 1

What is a perpetual license?

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A perpetual license means you own the software forever after a one-time purchase. There are no mandatory subscription fees. You can optionally purchase annual Updates & Maintenance to receive new features and updates.

Question 2

Can I install SoundPLAN on multiple computers?

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SoundPLANnoise includes unlimited installations on the same network. SoundPLANessential and SoundPLANmanda are single-workstation licenses. Contact us for network/floating license options.

Question 3

What is included in Updates & Maintenance?

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The optional Updates & Maintenance service includes all software updates, new features as released, and priority technical support. The first year is included free with your license purchase. Contact us for current pricing.

Question 4

Do you offer rental/subscription options?

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Yes, we offer cloud licensing for SoundPLANmanda starting from €550/year (Basic) or €750/year (Basic + Workplace). Contact us for details.

Question 5

Do you offer academic or student discounts?

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Yes! We offer special pricing for educational use including: Classroom Licenses (multi-seat packages for teaching), Research Licenses (for universities and research institutes), and Student Thesis Licenses (discounted licenses for students using SoundPLAN for their thesis or dissertation). Contact us for academic pricing.

Question 6

What makes SoundPLAN different from competitors?

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SoundPLAN includes exclusive technology that no competitor can match. Our Sound Particle Diffraction (SPD) method calculates indoor sound propagation with unlimited diffraction paths—competitors are limited to 1-2 edges. SPD is validated against wave-based Nord2000 theory and real measurements. Combined with 50+ international standards, distributed computing, and development in Germany since 1986, SoundPLAN is the most comprehensive noise modeling solution available.

Question 7

What is the difference between SoundPLANnoise and SoundPLANessential?

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SoundPLANnoise is our full-featured modular solution with 50+ standards, distributed computing, and advanced 3D modeling. SoundPLANessential is a simpler, single-window application for smaller projects. You can start with Essential and upgrade to SoundPLANnoise at any time—the full amount paid for Essential is deducted from your upgrade cost.

Question 8

What is SoundPLANmanda used for?

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SoundPLANmanda is specifically designed for occupational noise mapping in workplaces. It helps EHS professionals create visual noise maps, assess worker exposure levels, and generate compliance reports following ISO 9612 methodology.

Question 9

Can SoundPLANmanda do 3D modeling?

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SoundPLANmanda focuses on 2D noise mapping with iso-lines (contour maps). It is designed for workplace assessments rather than environmental 3D modeling. For 3D capabilities, consider SoundPLANnoise or SoundPLANessential.

Question 10

Which standards are supported?

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SoundPLANnoise supports 50+ international standards including ISO 9613-2, CNOSSOS-EU, RLS-90, CRTN, Nord2000, and many more. SoundPLANmanda supports ISO 9612 occupational noise assessment methodology.

Question 11

What are the system requirements?

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SoundPLAN runs on Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Recommended: 16GB RAM, SSD storage, dedicated graphics card for 3D visualization. SoundPLANmanda has lower requirements suitable for standard office PCs.

Question 12

Can I import data from other software?

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Yes, SoundPLAN supports import from DXF/DWG (CAD), Shapefiles (GIS), ASCII, CSV, Excel, and various other formats. SoundPLANmanda specifically supports Excel/CSV import for measurement data.

Question 13

Is training available?

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Yes, we offer online and on-site training. Basic training is included with SoundPLANnoise purchases. We also provide custom training programs for teams.

Question 14

What support is included?

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All licenses include email support. Send support requests to support@soundplan.asia. Priority phone/video support is included with active Updates & Maintenance. We typically respond within 24 hours.

Question 15

Do you provide demos?

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Yes! We offer free online demos where our experts walk you through the software capabilities relevant to your projects. Contact us to schedule a demo.

Question 16

Do you have local partners in my country?

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SoundPLAN Asia serves the entire Asia & Middle East region directly. We have local support contacts in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and China.

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