Meyer Sound has long been committed to providing educational resources to the professional audio community.
Beginning early on with the development of SIM Seminars, Meyer Sound has recognized the importance of training and
professional development to attain the ultimate goal of the best possible performance from a sound system of any
size or application.
Meyer Sound's educational program seeks to enrich its participants in the comprehension of the
theoretical concepts as well as the "real world" implementation of audio principles.
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Comprehensive System Design and Implementation
Five Days
The five-day intensive seminar integrates course materials from several other training sessions into a single seminar that gives participants a solid working familiarity with all aspects of Meyer Sound’s technology. The course builds a solid understanding of measurement, covering concepts such as FFT analysis, filters and phase relationships at an advanced level and with practical reference to use of the SIM 3 audio analyzer system. Other main topics covered include system alignment, basic array theory, applications for Meyer Sound MAPP Online, use of Meyer Sound line drivers for optimizing performance, and an in-depth look at line array theory with specific and detailed reference to a broad spectrum of M Series array applications.
This seminar is designed for acoustical consultants, sound contractors working with complex systems, touring and theatrical system designers and system techs, and advanced audio students. Attendees should have prior education in audio fundamentals and acoustics, or equivalent experience.
Participants should bring their own Internet-ready laptop computer.
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Fundamentals of System Design, Implementation, and Optimization
Two Days
This seminar encompasses a variety of topics in sound system applications. Practical information on system design and application is presented in a real-world context to provide useful background. Theory and practice of line arrays are discussed, along with the tools for system optimization, including equalization, delay, loudspeaker management systems and measurement with the SIM 3 audio analyzer.
The seminar’s second day is dedicated to use of Meyer Sound MAPP Online acoustical prediction software as a primary tool in system design. After an extensive introduction to the program and its capabilities, attendees are walked through exercises in which they specify venues and design loudspeaker systems to cover them.
Finally, the seminar will discuss and demonstrate important concepts pertaining to the use of subwoofers and methods of deployment that obtain optimal coverage and directivity characteristics.
Upcoming Seminars
- Register For: Jul 13, 2009 - Jul 14, 2009 in Miami, FL (Spanish)
- Register For: Jul 15, 2009 - Jul 16, 2009 in Miami, FL (English)
- Register For: Aug 18, 2009 - Aug 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA (English)
- Register For: Aug 20, 2009 - Aug 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA (Spanish)
- Register For: Aug 31, 2009 - Sep 1, 2009 in Mesa, AZ (English)
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Introduction to Matrix3
One Day
Today audio professionals need a powerful and creative tool to meet audience expectations. From live theater, to special events, to corporate AV, to museums, to theme park attractions, all require excellent audio quality, impeccable reliability, and comprehensive automation to get the job done.
The Introduction to Matrix3 Seminar is a one-day course that provides an overview of the power and versatility of Matrix3 system. The material covered will benefit both those who are new to Matrix3 and also those with basic understanding of Matrix3 who are seeking to stay up to date on the latest features, capabilities, and power of the system. This course will provide an introduction to elements of Matrix3 hardware and software including SpaceMap™ multi-channel panning, Wild Tracks™ multi-track playback and recording, and CueStation™audio show control and automation.
The goal of this seminar is to provide attendees will the basic knowledge required to get a Matrix3 system up and running out of the box. Everyone will be programming a live Matrix3 system and have a chance to gain experience with a multiple user environment. You will leave with example project files and supplemental material prepared especially for this course.
The focus of this seminar is limited to the practical operation of Matrix3 instead of the more in-depth training of the 3-day Matrix3 Training and Application course.
Prerequisites – Attendees must bring a laptop computer installed with Windows XP or Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5, or Linux SuSE or Ubuntu. Attendees should download the software to their laptops prior to arriving at the seminar and bring an audio CD for critical listening.
Key topics:
1. How to create a project and configure a system.
2. Programming in a multi-user environment.
3. Automation in Live Shows.
Basics:
1. Space Map creation and use.
2. Wild Tracks digital audio file playback and recording.
3. CueStation audio show control automation.
4. Control Surfaces – CueMixer, CueConsole, and Lemur.
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Line Array Design and Application
Two Days
In this two-day event, participants learn how to utilize line arrays as part of the design and implementation of complex sound reinforcement systems in a performance environment.
Day one is dedicated to the use of Meyer Sound MAPP Online Pro acoustical prediction software as a primary tool in system design. After an extensive introduction to the program and its capabilities, attendees are walked through designing a loudspeaker system to cover a specific venue using Meyer Sound’s M Series Curvilinear array products.
The second day is dedicated to hands-on training in an environment which represents the demanding nature of typical schedules facing the industry. Participants walk through all procedures involved in implementing systems designed during the previous day: rigging, cabling, flying, signal distribution, optimizing the response using the Galileo 616 Processor, and verifying the result with the SIM 3 audio analyzer.
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MAPP Online Pro
One Day
This one day intensive course is focused on advanced applications for MAPP Online Pro, Meyer Sound’s acoustical prediction program.
Seminar participants will apply the advanced features of MAPP Online Pro across a wide variety of system design scenarios, from simple portable applications to highly complex, multi-zone arrays for large performance venues. Topics covered include procedures for importing CAD drawings of venues, specifying mixed arrays with different loudspeaker cabinets, viewing frequency response updates with the moving microphone feature, and making the best use of the software’s integrated rigging calculator.
This seminar is highly recommended for all designers of fixed or portable sound reinforcement systems using Meyer Sound products.
Participants should bring their own Internet-ready laptop computer.
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Matrix3 Training and Applications
Three Days
This 3-day comprehensive seminar covers programming, operation, and maintenance of the Matrix3 audio show control system. Topics include system configuration, Wild Tracks programming, and SpaceMap designs. Course size is kept small in order to facilitate hands-on instruction.
This seminar is designed for sound designers, audio engineers, lead audio technicians, senior maintenance technicians, and advanced audio students. Attendees should have prior education in audio fundamentals and acoustics, or equivalent experience. Each student should also come prepared with a laptop computer running Windows XP, Mac OSX, or SuSE Linux and have a working network interface.
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SIM 3 Training and System Design
Four Days
This in-depth seminar provides participants with a thorough theoretical and operational understanding of source independent measurement and a solid grounding in application of SIM analysis in the design of complex audio systems. The seminar gives a brief review of SIM theory and system development, followed by a comprehensive discussion of field use procedures for the SIM 3 audio analyzer. The seminar then extends the foundation of SIM measurement into sound system design. Participants will look at the complex interactions of loudspeakers in a variety of configurations and acoustical environments from the standpoints of phase, frequency and impulse responses.
Participants should bring their own Internet-ready laptop computer, but need not bring their SIM 3 units.
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Sound System Design
Ten Days
This in-depth course guides the student through the content of Meyer Sound’s Design Reference for Sound Reinforcement, the comprehensive print resource on the art and science of system design and measurement. Dealing with each topic at an intermediate to advanced level, the course covers behavior of system components (filters, equalizers, amplifiers and loudspeakers), how they interact with each other, and the net effect in time and amplitude domains when systems are deployed in acoustic environments. Real-world examples illustrate particularly problematic situations, and outline both the physics behind the solutions and specific applications of Meyer Sound technology. Sub-topics covered in detail include measurement tools and techniques, acoustical modeling with MAPP Online, various types of loudspeaker arrays, speaker system zoning and alignment, and line array theory with particular emphasis on phase relationships.
Participants should bring their own Internet-ready laptop computer.
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System Design Principles
One Day
This seminar provides a broad overview of essential principles involved in the design and measurement of complex sound reinforcement systems. Participants receive a basic grounding in the key parameters of audio measurement (phase response, impulse response) and how they relate to filters and phase alignment. A comprehensive summary of array configuration principles is integrated with a discussion of acoustical prediction theory using Meyer Sound MAPP Online. The seminar also introduces line array theory, outlining how different line array solutions apply in specific applications. System optimization approaches are covered in conjunction with an overview of Source Independent Measurement as implemented in the SIM 3 audio analyzer.
This seminar is recommended for audio students, system technicians, as well as contractors, dealers and rental companies new to Meyer Sound.
Participants should bring their own Internet-ready laptop computer.
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The Mixing Workshop
One Day
The Mixing Workshop focuses on the role of the mix engineer in live audio production. Buford Jones gives attendees the benefit of his vast experience working with an incredible array of artists from numerous genres in a seminar that goes beyond the technical to artistic and even political concerns. Mixing tools and techniques, system tuning, mixing in concert halls, record producer involvement, surround mixing, mixing in isolation are all discussed, but Jones also addresses issues of communication and trust between the artist and the mix engineer, and the politics involved in any production, from large-scale tours, to corporate events and house of worship productions.
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