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SynAudCon Offers New Web-Based Training: “Transformer-Distributed Loudspeaker Systems”
Web-based course demonstrates how distributed loudspeaker systems work, and how to design and troubleshoot them

Greenville, Indiana, September 2011 — SynAudCon, the industry leading organization in audio education, has announced the debut of a new web-based training course “Course 110: Transformer-Distributed Loudspeaker Systems”.

Some types of audio systems require a power distribution system to drive many loudspeakers from a single amplifier. Often times these are referred to with terms like “constant voltage” and “70 V system” systems. Read more »

Pat Brown, Steve Macatee, and Brad Benn

The 3-day SynAudCon Digital Seminar is divided evenly between basic digital theory and Ethernet-based audio networks. Brenda arranges a site visit of a large networked system in the area for each class. This year we had the pleasure of touring the Indianapolis Convention Center. This is a newly renovated system that utilizes CobraNet to provide sound reinforcement, intercom and paging to the facility. It is also linked to the newly constructed Lucas Oil Stadium, which will be host to the 2012 Super Bowl.

Mike Cast did a excellent job leading the tour.

The tour was made possible by a number of individuals. Bob Potter is in charge of audio at the convention center. Fairchild Communications was the installing contractor, and Biamp Systems, Inc. and Crown International were the main vendors for the gear. Mike Cast of Fairchild was our tour guide. Jeff Philips of Biamp was present to take questions on the signal processing. Brad Benn, who is one of the course instructors, was also involved in the installation of the system. Between Mike, Jeff and Brad, anyone who asked a technical question got an immediate answer. The 2-hour walking tour included an equipment room, the convention center main floor, and an intercom room. The tour was greatly enhanced by the use of a

Indianapolis Convention Center Exhibition Hall

portable FM listening system provided by Listen Technologies. This made it possible for the entire group to hear Mike at all times, even when only a small group could fit into a control room where he was speaking. I was quite impressed by the clarity and ease-of-use of this system.

On day three of the seminar Steve Macatee and Brad Benn presented the fundamentals of Ethernet-based audio networks to the group back at the hotel. Their presentations came alive since the group had been

Don & Carolyn Davis, Pat Brown

introduced to the terminology during the tour the night before. It was one of those magical times where everything fell into line for a great synergetic experience.

We were honored to have some special guests for the seminar. Don and Carolyn Davis came up from their Farm in southern Indiana. John Royer of the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Indy Motor Speedway was with us for all three days and even provided some excellent donuts one morning.

This group of attendees made full use of the synergy opportunities. Nightly, groups of individuals shared a meal to learn from each other. It was fun, educational and beneficial three days.

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Sennheiser “Audio for Video” Sound Academy

October 11, 2011

Boston, MA

Sennheiser “Recording” Sound Academy

October 12, 2011

Sao Paulo

Sennheiser “Recording” Sound Academy

October 14, 2011

Rio, Brazil

Phil and Buddy were both regular contributors on the email discussion group. We certainly will miss them. Here are a few words written by the Heard.

Phil Clark

• By David May
  Some of you Heardians knew Phil Clark, the former owner of my company Diversified Concepts, Inc. which we now call DCi Sound. Phil passed away last evening at 82 years old and went to claim his reward in Heaven. I met Phil in 1977 when he became my boss, then mentor, friend and 5 years later my father-in-law. He was a great teacher- he would never answer a question, instead he would direct you to where you could find the answer. Read more »

For more information, please visit this link on Sennheiser’s website.

The Shure Advanced Wireless Seminar teaches how to use multi-channel wireless microphones and wireless monitoring systems, or enhance your existing knowledge of these complex systems.

For more information, please click on this link.

http://www.shure.com/americas/support/training/advanced-wireless-seminars/index.htm