Sound Reinforcement For Technicians

New workstations for 2013!!

Workstations for Sound Reinforcement for Technicians Seminar

Workstations for Sound Reinforcement for Technicians Seminar

It’s relatively easy to interconnect a chain of audio components to produce sound. But what if it doesn’t sound right?

  • Why is it noisy?
  • How do I remove that hum or buzz?
  • Is the gain structure correct?
  • Is the crossover right?
  • Will equalization make it better, or just different?

    • Our “Sound Reinforcement for Technicians” 3-day multi-media seminar with “hands-on” exercises will answer these questions and more. Each workstation includes an iPod Touch controlling an audio instrumentation interface. Via our signal distribution system, each attendee will be able to measure voltage, impedance, polarity, SPL and STIPA with the instrument. More importantly, they will learn what these measurements mean, and how to use them to ensure that the system is performing optimally.

    Please watch this informative brief video for information about this seminar. Click the play button to start video.


    Upcoming Seminars

    • June 9-11, 2013 – InfoComm, Orlando FL Please register for this course at www.infocommshow.org. Here’s a link with registration instructions.
    • October 28-30, 2013 – Burbank, CA

    See below for additional course information.

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    $895.00
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    Description

    We take a multimedia presentation and an interactive “hands on” approach with this 3-day seminar.

    The class is approved for 24 InfoComm Renewal Units, 16 NSCA LUs, 10 CEDIA CEUs, and 19 BISCI CECs. Continuing Education Overview

    Who Should Attend?

    Each workstation includes an iPod Touch controlling an audio instrumentation interface.

    This seminar is for those who install, configure and calibrate sound reinforcement systems.

    Suggested Prerequisite:

    Principles of Audio - Web-Based Training Course  
    Suggested Follow up Training: SynAudCon Digital

    Supplies Needed:

    A notebook computer is optional. Pat will be using our "Audio Click-Rule" software program for demonstrations/calculations. It is included in the course materials, and you may follow along if you wish.

    Seminar Description

    Learning "how it works" is the key to troubleshooting and setting the system up correctly.

    This seminar has been updated and refined for 2013. It covers the theory behind how systems work, and demonstrates how to use instrumentation to look "under the hood" to troubleshoot systems. Advanced topics such a crossover adjustments and equalization are presented in a technical, yet practical way.

    SR for Technicians includes "Hands-On" Exercises. Each workstation includes an iPod Touch controlling an audio instrumentation interface. Via our signal distribution system, each attendee will be able to measure voltage, impedance, polarity, SPL, spectrum analysis and speech intelligibility with the instrument.

    The "workstations" used for this seminar are provided by SynAudCon and are provided for your use during the seminar.

    The class also demonstrates the universal principles of how to use modern dual-channel FFT measurement platforms.

    On day three, we show the setup of an active, multi-way loudspeaker, including polarity testing, equalization, crossover selection and signal alignment. The principles presented in the Technicians seminar are built upon those presented in the Principles of Audio Web-based Course.

    What You Will Learn

    • The inner workings of audio interfaces, including a practical exposure to concepts of voltage, current, impedance, power and other signal characteristics.
    • How to select loudspeaker cables based on loudspeaker impedance and required cable length.
    • How to establish an optimum system gain structure using both "on the fly" and in-depth approaches.
    • How to know how much power you are feeding a loudspeaker, and how to stay below the loudspeaker's power limits.
    • The proper use of peak and RMS metering to track audio signals.
    • How to figure out if you should run your power amplifier in dual-channel or bridge-mono mode.
    • The principles of grounding and shielding for quiet and safe interfaces.
    • The essential and common principles of all pc-based measurement systems, enabling you to use any of them to their fullest potential.
    • An equalization strategy that gets at what you can fix, and avoids "over equalizing" the sound system.
    • How to calibrate a loudspeaker signal processing chain, including crossover, equalizer, delay and compressor/limiter.
    • How 70 volt systems work, and how to make sure they are properly interfaced and adjusted.

    Instructor

    Pat Brown is a 1978 graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in electrical engineering technology. With a background as a musician, sound technician, retail music store owner, contractor, and consultant, he is familiar with the many aspects of audio. He served as an associate instructor to audio legend and SynAudCon founder, Don Davis. Pat along with his wife Brenda own and operate SynAudCon and have been providing training for the audio industry since 1996. Pat, the main instructor for SynAudCon, has the unique gift of being able to share his knowledge of complex technical topics in an easy-to-understand real world manner through multi-media demonstrations. SynAudCon is recognized as the industry leader in audio education.

    SynAudCon offers both in-person and web-based audio training. There are regularly scheduled in-person training and special one-time events as instruction on new technology is needed. With the release of the web-based training in 2010, SynAudCon training is now more accessible worldwide.

    Pat writes articles for several publications. He authored three chapters for Glen Ballou’s “Handbook for Sound Engineers” and is co-author of Sound System Engineering 4th Edition. He considers SynAudCon web-based audio training courses as his most complete “book,” being able to explain the concepts and principles with animations and demonstrations.

    Pat regularly teaches for the industry trade organizations - NSCA, InfoComm, and LDI. He was chosen as NSCA “Educator of the Year” in 2005 and NSCA “Mover and Shaker” Award in 2011 & “Peter Barnett” Award in 2012.

    SynAudCon has given private seminars to many companies and organizations, including the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Sea World, IMAX, Purdue University, the US military, Siemens and many audio manufacturers. He has conducted seminars in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and Canada.

    Pat and Brenda Brown founded a second business in 2005 - Electro-acoustic Testing Company (ETC). ETC, Inc. measures loudspeakers to produce data files for use in room acoustics modeling programs. ETC, Inc. was the first company of its kind in the USA. This experience of developing a measurement facilty and measuring hundreds of loudspeakers from dozens of manufacturers has allowed him to develop some methodologies and specifications that have influenced a number of industry standards.

    Hotel & Travel

    June 9-11, 2013 - InfoComm, Orlando FL Seminar

    Please use InfoComm's recommendation for hotel and travel.

    Seminar Information:

    • The seminar will be held in a meeting room at the Orange County Convention Center, the same place as the InfoComm's exhibition show.
    • Seminar Times: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm each day. The doors to the classroom are open at 8:00 am
    • The Class materials include: Full Color Manual, Support CD, Certificate of Completion and CEUs. (24 RUs, 16 NSCA LUs and 19 BISCI CECs)
    • Meals: SynAudCon will provide all-day beverage. For lunch, a meal voucher will be given to you. The meal voucher may be used at any of the venders located within Orange County Convention Center.


    Burbank CA: October 28-30, 2013 Seminar

    Seminar Location: The seminar will be held in the Holiday Inn Burbank. The hotel is located 3 miles from the Burbank Bob Hope Airport and 2 blocks from Burbank Town Center Mall. It is located only 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles.

    Hotel Sleeping Rooms: We have sleeping rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn for the rate of $118.00 /night. To reserve a room at the $118/night rate, please call 818-841-4770 and ask for the Synergetic Audio Concepts block of rooms. This rate is not guaranteed if you book after October 20, 2013.

    The Holiday Inn provides:

    • Complimentary WiFi
    • Parking is free for overnight guests. Parking fee is $8 if you attend the seminar only.
    • Sleeping Rooms recently renovated
    • Complimentary shuttle to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
    • Onsite restaurant and lounge
    • Directions: Please type this address into your favorite map program.
      Holiday Inn Burbank
      150 E Angeleno Avenue
      Burbank, CA 91502
      Ph: 818-841-4770

    Seminar Information:

    • The seminar will be held in main ballroom at lobby level.
    • Seminar Times: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm each day. The doors to the classroom are open at 8:00 am
    • The Class materials include: Full Color Manual, Support CD, Certificate of Completion and CEUs. (24 RUs, 16 NSCA LUs and 19 BISCI CECs)
    • Meals: SynAudCon provides Lunch and Beverage service.

    FAQ

    I am scheduling a flight, what are the class times?

    The class starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm each day. The doors to the classroom are open at 8:00 am. Typically, we do not end early on the last day.

    What does the seminar fee include?

    The fee includes the instruction, class materials (full color manual, support CD, and certificate of completion), beverage service, and lunch. You are responsible for your breakfast, dinner and overnight accommodations.

    How do I register?

    You may register online, call 800.796.2831, or mail a check payable to

    Synergetic Audio Concepts,
    8780 Rufing Road,
    Greenville IN 47124.

    My company uses purchase orders, what is the best way to register?

    Please call (812-923-0174) or email me (bbrown@synaudcon.com) your purchase order information. I will register you for the class and send you the required paperwork.

    Will I get a confirmation after registering online?

    You will receive an immediate confirmation and a credit card receipt if you sign up online. I will email you a confirmation receipt if the registration is processed by phone or USPS. If you do not get it, check your SPAM filter. The message will be coming from bbrown@synaudcon.com

    I will send another email about a week before the class with last-minute reminders. It is very important that you read this. It will contain information about "what to bring", location, times, special events etc.

    Who provides lunch?

    SynAudCon provides all-day beverage service and a sit-down lunch each day. At times we choose a buffet-style lunch. We like to encourage “synergy” among the seminar attendees. If you need a special diet, tell me on the first morning. The hotels are usually very good at accommodating us in this regard.

    What should I bring?

    There are different requirements for the different classes. .

    Sound Reinforcement for Technicians: Bring a notebook computer if you would like to take part in the “Audio Click Rule” exercises (Windows). For you Mac users, the Audio Click Rule will work if you have Windows installed on your computer.

    SynAudCon Digital: A computer (Windows OS) is needed for the Hands On exercises. I will send you a note 1 week before the class with the details.

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