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Home Theater Audio Design
Workshop
Course Description
Anthony Grimani
Home Theatre
components are very complex and require careful set-up and tuning in order
to realize their ultimate potential. This technical presentation will
cover all aspects of equipment verification, configuration, and
calibration of home theater audio components.
Learn about:
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Component
function configuration
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Complete
system and interconnection verification, troubleshooting, and repairs
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Verification
of room acoustics: Sound isolation, background noise, rattles
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Verification
of acoustical treatments.
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Loudspeaker
placement optimization
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Listener
placement optimization
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Calibration
of audio system
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Frequency
response measurements
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Frequency
equalization
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Final Check
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Listening
tests
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Critical path
process from start to finish
Key
features:
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Comprehensive
home theater audio calibration course
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Start
with the basics and go all the way through sophisticated analysis
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Taught
by the man who developed the Surround EX, Dolby Surround and Home THX
programs
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$130 in
materials provided
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Hands on
Exercises
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Extensive
measurement and calibration techniques
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Secrets of
experienced calibrators, and how to use them
Who
should attend:
Recommended
for home theater technicians and designers. Covers all aspects relevant to
high-performance home theater calibration.
Cost:
$1,200.00.
Each attendee gets the 5.1 AudioToolkit test and calibration DVD (a $99
value) and an advanced copy of the book Sonic Bliss on Home Theater
audio calibration written by Anthony Grimani. Lunch is included.
Time:
8:00
am to 6:00 pm. (1 hour lunch included)
About
the Instructor:
Anthony
Grimani
- Bachelors
Degree Electrical Engineering, UC Davis
- 5 years at
Dolby Labs, developing Dolby Surround
- 9 Years at
Lucasfilm THX, developing Home THX
- Invented
Surround EX 6.1 channel format
- Has taught
at every CEDIA EXPO since 1990
- Recipient
of CEDIA Top Instructor award
- President
of Performance Media Industries, a leading acoustical consulting firm
- Designed
over 250 rooms in the past 8 years
- Named
“Top 50 Most Vital Custom Industry Influencer” by CustomRetailer magazine
- Holder
of several patents in the fields of audio and acoustics
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