MODERN TECH
Session 1: Fabricating Subwoofer Enclosures
Location: Main Hall
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
In this exciting session, we jump right in to fabrication of a subwoofer enclosure; arguably the most popular fabricated item in custom sound system installation. Learn how to determine enclosure volume, including accounting for speaker displacement, internal bracing and more. Quickly make cut sheets and do the assembly, including cutting perfectly sized subwoofer holes. Participants learn how to add fabricated customizations to set their subwoofer enclosures apart and blend with the interior and vehicle themes for a professional appearance. This also includes many quick-access, important Pro Tips!
Topics covered:
• Enclosure calculations and materials
• Internal bracing and construction techniques
• Cutting circles for baffles and recessing the woofer
• Stack fab tricks for blended corners
• Pro Tips
Location: Main Hall
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
In this exciting session, we jump right in to fabrication of a subwoofer enclosure; arguably the most popular fabricated item in custom sound system installation. Learn how to determine enclosure volume, including accounting for speaker displacement, internal bracing and more. Quickly make cut sheets and do the assembly, including cutting perfectly sized subwoofer holes. Participants learn how to add fabricated customizations to set their subwoofer enclosures apart and blend with the interior and vehicle themes for a professional appearance. This also includes many quick-access, important Pro Tips!
Topics covered:
• Enclosure calculations and materials
• Internal bracing and construction techniques
• Cutting circles for baffles and recessing the woofer
• Stack fab tricks for blended corners
• Pro Tips
Session 2: Building Great Car Audio Systems
Location: Palo Verde 1 & 2
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 9:10am-10:40am
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 9:10am-10:40am
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
Learn audio system design principles and practices that deliver incredible results. Whether you’re starting from scratch or integrating with a complex factory system, great performance requires careful planning. This session covers speaker placement considerations, sound deadening, 2-way versus 3-way components, an overview of OEM system configurations for newer vehicles and much more. This also includes important Pro Tips for effective system design and the tools you’ll need to maximize your end result!
Topics covered:
• Listening to the customer and planning their system
• OEM audio system types (active DSP channels, upmixer, etc.)
• Speakers—choosing the right ones and putting them in the right locations
• Power Amplifiers—how much power and how to configure them
• Signal Processing and on-board OE integration tools
• Putting it all together—Pro Tips
Location: Palo Verde 1 & 2
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 9:10am-10:40am
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 9:10am-10:40am
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
Learn audio system design principles and practices that deliver incredible results. Whether you’re starting from scratch or integrating with a complex factory system, great performance requires careful planning. This session covers speaker placement considerations, sound deadening, 2-way versus 3-way components, an overview of OEM system configurations for newer vehicles and much more. This also includes important Pro Tips for effective system design and the tools you’ll need to maximize your end result!
Topics covered:
• Listening to the customer and planning their system
• OEM audio system types (active DSP channels, upmixer, etc.)
• Speakers—choosing the right ones and putting them in the right locations
• Power Amplifiers—how much power and how to configure them
• Signal Processing and on-board OE integration tools
• Putting it all together—Pro Tips
Session 3: Stitchless Finish Work
Location: Palo Verde 1 & 2
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 11:00am-12:20pm
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 11:00am-12:20pm
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
Learn effective ways to mimic shapes and surfaces from the vehicle, such as making custom speaker adapters, panel geometry or other influences. Learn serviceable panel and parts attachment methodology with magnets and threaded hardware (no more drywall screws or screw caps!). See how to take a subwoofer enclosure and create an enhanced custom trim panel to add an even more integrated appearance blending multiple materials, all with a precision fit (no foam necessary to fill gaps!). Many more critical Pro Tips are included!
Topics covered:
• Creating unique shapes with templates or existing vehicle parts
• Serviceable attachment methods
• Seams, inlays and upholstering panels
• Gapping for different surface finishes/materials
• Pro Tips
LUNCH and Exhibit Floor follows Session 3 – Main Hall
Location: Palo Verde 1 & 2
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 11:00am-12:20pm
Second Group: Tuesday March 8, 2022 – 11:00am-12:20pm
Total Time: 80 Minutes
Description:
Learn effective ways to mimic shapes and surfaces from the vehicle, such as making custom speaker adapters, panel geometry or other influences. Learn serviceable panel and parts attachment methodology with magnets and threaded hardware (no more drywall screws or screw caps!). See how to take a subwoofer enclosure and create an enhanced custom trim panel to add an even more integrated appearance blending multiple materials, all with a precision fit (no foam necessary to fill gaps!). Many more critical Pro Tips are included!
Topics covered:
• Creating unique shapes with templates or existing vehicle parts
• Serviceable attachment methods
• Seams, inlays and upholstering panels
• Gapping for different surface finishes/materials
• Pro Tips
LUNCH and Exhibit Floor follows Session 3 – Main Hall
Session 4: Deep Dive: Subwoofers and Power
Location: Theater
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 4:30pm-6:00pm
Second Group: Wednesday March 9, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am (next morning)
Total Time: 90 Minutes
Description:
Pro Tips!
Topics covered:
• Learn about in-vehicle transfer function
• Techniques to get the bass sounding up front
• Software-based enclosure design – eliminate the guesswork
• Amplifier power output, speaker power handling and ‘clipping’ explained
• Pro Tips
Location: Theater
First Group: Monday March 7, 2022 – 4:30pm-6:00pm
Second Group: Wednesday March 9, 2022 – 7:30am-8:50am (next morning)
Total Time: 90 Minutes
Description:
Pro Tips!
Topics covered:
• Learn about in-vehicle transfer function
• Techniques to get the bass sounding up front
• Software-based enclosure design – eliminate the guesswork
• Amplifier power output, speaker power handling and ‘clipping’ explained
• Pro Tips
