Instructors
Peter Riker – Dean Beyett – Fernando Lopez
Peter Riker – Dean Beyett – Fernando Lopez
AN INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR - DEAN BEYETT
Course Description
This course is ideal for both novice technicians and those looking to enhance their craftsmanship. The training is designed to introduce best practices to be used throughout the installation process. Participants will learn about audio system planning, receive tips for vehicle disassembly and reassembly to prevent damage to panels, understand hardware management, and work order documentation. The course also covers wiring flow, proper grounding techniques for electronics, as well as methods for sound deadening, designing mounting solutions and fabricating speaker mounting adapters.
This course is ideal for both novice technicians and those looking to enhance their craftsmanship. The training is designed to introduce best practices to be used throughout the installation process. Participants will learn about audio system planning, receive tips for vehicle disassembly and reassembly to prevent damage to panels, understand hardware management, and work order documentation. The course also covers wiring flow, proper grounding techniques for electronics, as well as methods for sound deadening, designing mounting solutions and fabricating speaker mounting adapters.
What You Will Learn
- Audio system planning and installation techniques to optimize sound quality and system performance
- Vehicle disassembly and reassembly procedures aimed at preventing damage to panels, along with efficient hardware management strategies
- Wiring, grounding electronics properly, and applying sound deadening effectively
- Designing mounting solutions and fabricating speaker adapters
Instructor
Doug Reed
Doug Reed
AN INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR - DOUG REED
Course Description
This is an exceptionally informative course on electronics as applied in the automotive environment. Get up to speed with the fundamentals. Learn the comprehensive use of a digital multimeter (DMM), and understand concepts such as DC voltage, DC current, resistance, current draw pitfalls, resistance versus continuity, as well as a detailed overview of critical electrical components like resistors, diodes, relays, fuse types and ratings, and motors using wound coils (magnetics). This class is ideal for anyone who has not had any formal automotive electrical training and will expedite your installation and troubleshooting processes.
This is an exceptionally informative course on electronics as applied in the automotive environment. Get up to speed with the fundamentals. Learn the comprehensive use of a digital multimeter (DMM), and understand concepts such as DC voltage, DC current, resistance, current draw pitfalls, resistance versus continuity, as well as a detailed overview of critical electrical components like resistors, diodes, relays, fuse types and ratings, and motors using wound coils (magnetics). This class is ideal for anyone who has not had any formal automotive electrical training and will expedite your installation and troubleshooting processes.
What You Will Learn
- Comprehensive coverage of automotive electronics, including the use of a digital multimeter (DMM) and understanding DC voltage, current, and common pitfalls.
- In-depth exploration of key electrical components such as resistors, diodes, relays, various fuse types, and motors with wound coils (magnetics).
- This course is suitable for beginners and intermediates who are aiming to enhance their efficiency in installation and troubleshooting.
Instructor
Ken Ward
Ken Ward
AN INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR - KEN WARD
Course Description
In many modern car audio installations, the factory source unit must be retained. In those cases, a proper approach to the integration of an aftermarket DSP, amplifiers and speakers is necessary to provide better audio performance. This course covers the fundamentals all the way up to DSP inputs. You’ll learn how to identify and measure two-channel and multi-channel audio systems. We’ll provide system design tips based on measurement results. We’ll also cover the many interfaces available and which ones apply to the various types of OEM audio systems. Learn how to identify many system types through visual inspection and a five-minute critical listening session to get basic information for quoting a job before doing any dismantling of the car or further research.
In many modern car audio installations, the factory source unit must be retained. In those cases, a proper approach to the integration of an aftermarket DSP, amplifiers and speakers is necessary to provide better audio performance. This course covers the fundamentals all the way up to DSP inputs. You’ll learn how to identify and measure two-channel and multi-channel audio systems. We’ll provide system design tips based on measurement results. We’ll also cover the many interfaces available and which ones apply to the various types of OEM audio systems. Learn how to identify many system types through visual inspection and a five-minute critical listening session to get basic information for quoting a job before doing any dismantling of the car or further research.
What You Will Learn
- The course teaches the correct methods for integrating factory source units with aftermarket DSPs, amplifiers, and speakers to ensure high-quality results.
- Participants will learn how to identify and measure two-channel and multi-channel audio systems in order to select appropriate interfaces.
- Get practical advice on assessing a vehicle's factory audio system by visual inspection and listening, which is essential for quoting jobs and researching interfacing solutions.
Instructor
Andy Wehmeyer
Andy Wehmeyer
AN INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR - ANDY WEHMEYER
Course Description
In this course, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of popular speaker and subwoofer installation locations, as well as what to expect from each before you switch on your analyzer and start tuning. We’ll guide you through selecting and setting crossovers and demonstrate how to quickly and accurately set delays to streamline system tuning. The course will cover target curves, including how to employ them effectively and how to adjust your EQ to meet these targets effortlessly. Lastly, we will discuss phase—its significance for accurate imaging, proper low-frequency placement within the sound stage, and a robust midbass impact. This course is designed to be informative and engaging, whether you are a beginner or an experienced system tuner.
In this course, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of popular speaker and subwoofer installation locations, as well as what to expect from each before you switch on your analyzer and start tuning. We’ll guide you through selecting and setting crossovers and demonstrate how to quickly and accurately set delays to streamline system tuning. The course will cover target curves, including how to employ them effectively and how to adjust your EQ to meet these targets effortlessly. Lastly, we will discuss phase—its significance for accurate imaging, proper low-frequency placement within the sound stage, and a robust midbass impact. This course is designed to be informative and engaging, whether you are a beginner or an experienced system tuner.
What You Will Learn
- Explore speaker and subwoofer placement, learn to anticipate acoustic results, and master basic system tuning with an analyzer.
- Learn how to choose and set crossovers optimally, how to quickly set delays, and how to use target curves for more effective sound equalization.
- Understand the importance of phase for sound imaging, up-front placement of low frequencies, and how to achieve powerful midbass impact.