#1499631 - 26/09/08 06:06 PM
Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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Mark Eldridge
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Just to let everyone know...
Mobile Soundstage Engineering will be holding another two-day Advanced SQ Seminar in the DFW area on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 & 26. This one will cover the same topics, information, skills, and techniques we covered at the seminar in Tulsa last month, plus a few new (and very, very useful) techniques and pieces of information that have been developed over the past several weeks and months while working on the NASCAR audio system.
The seminar will be two very full days, jam packed the entire time. We'll start both days at 8 AM, and go until everyone has had enough each day.
We will be detailing everything in the outline at the bottom of this post with classroom presentation, many actual demonstrations, and lots of time for attendees to get their hands and ears on the gear for practice sessions. It is a TON of information presented in a format that no other training class can offer, and every bit of it is directly geared towards developing practical application skills and knowledge that can be used when designing, fabrication, and/or tuning high-quality car audio systems.
We've got several different audio reference systems, many different practical demonstrations for setting EQs and crossovers, setting speaker placement, finding and controlling reflections, lots of acoustical experiments, etc. You will not be bored in this class!
The class is designed to touch on the theory just enough to get deep into what really makes car audio systems sound great. We cover things like the acoustical characteristics of the car's interior, reflections, absorption, speaker placement, all of the electronic tuning issues (EQ, crossovers, delay, etc), and we get into the details of music, and establishing a great audio reference. Again, check out the outline below...
You'll get a much more detailed set of notes, several CDs, a t-shirt, etc, included with attendance.
We are working on setting up in a conference room or other similar venue, and will have a specific location next week, but for sure it will be in the Fort Worth, Mid-Cities, or Las Colinas area.
If you're interested in attending, get in touch with me as soon as possible so we can make sure to have everything set up for the class. I can give you specific pricing and other details via e-mail or by phone.
We promise you'll get more out of this seminar in two days than you can find anywhere else in several years.
Another bonus for those that compete in USACi... The Finals is only a couple of weeks after this seminar, so it is perfect timing to get your system tweaked for maximum performance before the show. We will spend some quality time in every attendee's vehicle.
This is a serious seminar for anyone that is truly serious about learning all they can about designing, building, and tuning great sounding car audio systems.
For pricing and more information on the seminar, either e-mail me at meldridge@mblsound.com, or call me at (918) 810-2535.
And again, please give me a call or e-mail if you have any questions.
Thanks, adn we hope to see you at the seminar!
Mark Eldridge
meldridge@mblsound.com
Mobile Phone (918) 810-2535
Mobile Soundstage Engineering
11110-J South 82nd East Place
Bixby, OK 74008
http://www.mblsound.com
Two Day Advanced Sound Quality Workshop Outline
This is a very abbreviated list of topics that we’ll cover in the two day Advanced SQ Seminar.
The classroom environment is very open for questions and discussion. Classroom time is split between topic presentation, practical demonstrations, and class attendee participation, practice sessions.
The practice sessions are the most important part of the seminar, so be prepared to get your eyes, ears, and hands working, learning, and honing your skills.
Introduction and Overview
Why Do We Do What We Do???
Workshop Curriculum Overview - What We Will Do in the Workshop
What Really Matters in a Great Sounding Audio System…
The Many Parts of Music
Definitions and Terms
Instruments and Vocalists
Amplified and Un-Amplified Performances
Performance Venues: Studios, Clubs, Concert Halls, Etc.
The Emotional Involvement - What is it that gets our blood pumping?
Our Audio Reference
The standard with which we compare audio system performance
What is an appropriate reference, and how do we get one?
Live Performances vs. Recorded Music
The Recording and How It Affects What We Hear
Listening Critically to Recordings
The Listening Room and Environment
Near-field, Far-field, Car-field?
The Sound Reproduction System - Studio, Home Audio, Headphones, Etc.
So what is the “perfect” reference system?
Using Your Ears 101
A simple setup to teach yourself how to recognize acoustical problems
Equalization, crossovers, Signal delay, etc.
Comparison of analyzer measurement techniques with our ears
Tools, Tools, Tools...
CDs and Software
Acoustical Analyzers: (RTA, TEF, etc) How they work, how to use them, how to interpret the data
Other useful tools – oscilloscope, Radio Shack amplifier, DVM, etc.
Books, Articles, the Internet, and other sources of “information”
Your Ears - Definitely the most important and effective tool in your arsenal!!!!!
Using the Tools Most Effectively
Analyzing the Data
The Human Hearing System
Why We Hear What We Hear
Do We All Hear the Same Things?
How We Localize Sounds – Spatial Responses
What is Ambience, anyway???
Perception of Frequency Response
Loudness Effects
Psycho-Acoustics
Distortion – How much is too much?
The Vehicle’s Acoustical Environment
Defining the Problem Areas
Reflective surfaces, absorptive surfaces
Near Field vs. Far Field – What do we really have?
Pathlength, pathlength, pathlength
Relative locations of tweeters, mids, and other drivers
Comb filtering, and other acoustical issues
Reflections Good and Bad…
Acoustical Treatments
What’s the purpose?
Types of Acoustical Treatments
Basic Acoustical Treatment Philosophy
Controlling “Bad” Reflections
Controlling Speaker Dispersion Patterns
Recognizing and Finding Reflections
Diffusion
Car Audio System Design
Vehicle Selection – If you have a choice
Important vehicle interior considerations
Basic System Configuration
How many speakers are really needed?
Equipment Selection Questions
Speaker Locations - General Philosophy
Speaker Locations – Specific Recommendations and Techniques
Speaker Placement Experiments and Testing
Enclosure design, size, and construction considerations
Mid-bass and Midrange enclosures
Component Selection
Signal Processors
Front Stage Speakers
Subwoofers
Mid-Bass Drivers (if needed)
Everything Else…
System Level Setting and Gain Structure
The Most Important Tuning Step!!!
What is it and why is it so important?
The Important Factors
Tools Needed
The Steps on How to Do It
Advanced System Tuning Tips and Techniques
Crossovers, equalizers, etc
What works best in different situations
Acoustical analyzers vs your ears…
Competition Specific Topics
Installation Presentation
RTA / SPL Tuning and adjustments
Photo Book guidelines
Specific rules interpretations
You Name the Topic / General Discussion
This is open to any topic brought up by the class that you feel needs to be covered. Anything Sound Quality related is fair game…
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#1499651 - 26/09/08 06:55 PM
Re: Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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^Agreed. I learned more than I know what to do with in this seminar. I can't recommend this seminar enough.
Welcome to the forum Mark.
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#1501652 - 30/09/08 03:03 PM
Re: Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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I've been to one of the original jbl engineered mayhem classes that Mark and Gary did back when they were with JBL. I learned so much in 4hrs than any book could ever teach. Mark is one of those guys that is willing to help you out and understands that there really is no secrets to SQ. It's all about theory and principles and he shows you how to apply those to your build. As soon as I was shown how to gain match with an o-scope by Mark, I went out and purchased one, plus all the A2000 software and tech briefs! Mark is definitely one of the good ones.
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#1503565 - 02/10/08 08:10 PM
Re: Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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Mark Eldridge
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Hey everyone,
Got some update info for the Advanced SQ Seminar in DFW on October 25 & 26. It is shaping up to be an outstanding event.
All of this information, and more, was sent to each person that has contacted me directly about attending. If you would like more detailed information, please e-mail or call me directly.
Seminar Location
We’ve found a great location for the seminar at the Crowne Plaza – Arlington, located just Northeast of the I-30 and Hwy 360 intersection, very close to Six Flags. It is centrally located in the DFW metroplex, and is easy to find. The hotel website is http://www.cpsuitesarlington.com if you want more information and/or to make reservations. The site can also provide a map to get there.
For anyone that might be flying into DFW, the hotel has a shuttle service that can pick you up at the airport.
The seminar will be in a 25 X 35 space, so we’ll have plenty of room to set everything up. And, the hotel can section off an area in the parking lot outside the meeting room area for us to use for tweak and tune work on everyone’s cars.
We have blocked out 10 two-room suites for seminar attendees, with a discounted price, but the block reservations end on October 13. So if you are going to attend and need a room, make your reservations early to get the discount. If you want to share a room to reduce the cost, please let me know as soon as you can, and I’ll try to coordinate getting in touch with one another. I’ll leave it up to you to make your own reservations.
There are many other hotels very close to the Crowne Plaza as well, which may have lower nightly prices. A quick hotels.com search will give you some other options.
Live Music Possibilities
We may have a very rare opportunity to hear some incredible live music during one of the evenings. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is performing each evening in the Morton H. Meyerson Music Hall in Dallas on October 23 – 25. If enough people want to go, I can arrange to get tickets. The performance starts at 8:00 PM. Saturday is probably the best night to attend. If we do go, we would have to dress up nice, possibly coat and tie (Hmmm... Not sure where my tie is...) And the tickets are around $75, which is pricey. But if there are enough people interested, this would be an incredible opportunity to experience the very best in live, un-amplified classical music.
There are also several live acts performing around the DFW area; some blues, rock, etc. We can look into some of them also, if you prefer. What ever you guys want to do is fine with me. I just really want to hear some live music that weekend, if possible.
It’s coming up quick, with the USACi Finals only three weeks after the seminar, so let me know as soon as possible if you’re interested in attending, either by e-mail reply (meldridge@mblsound.com) or by phone, (918) 810-2535.
Mark Eldridge
Mobile Soundstage Engineering
Edited by Mark Eldridge (02/10/08 08:11 PM)
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#1511560 - 15/10/08 03:02 PM
Re: Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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Mark Eldridge
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Hey everyone,
Ten days until we get the DFW area Advanced SQ Seminar rolling.
We've got a special USACi Finals competitor discount set up too. So if you'll be competing at the USACi Finals this year, give us a shout and we'll get you registered for the seminar at a lower rate.
If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with me as soon as you can, so we can make sure to have enough books, CDs, shirts, etc.
This is truly a great opportunity for anyone that competes in the SQ lanes to learn a tremendouns amount of solid information, many tuning and system design skills and techniques, and increase your overall SQ knowledge base.
Plus, we'll have some time to help tweak your car audio system, if you would like some help to get ready for Finals.
E=mail me at meldridge@mblsound.com or call (918) 810-2535, and I'll get you all the information.
Mark Eldridge
Mobile Soundstage Engineering
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#1515774 - 21/10/08 09:36 PM
Re: Advanced SQ Seminar, Dallas/ Ft Worth, October 25, 26
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Mark Eldridge
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Just a few days until we meet in DFW.
Here's a list of those that will be attending the Advanced SQ Seminar this weekend. (If you plan to attend, but do not see your name on the list, get in touch with me ASAP so we can make sure to have everything ready.)
David Seal
Dr. Jorge Luis Juaristi Larracoechea
Monty Jones
Jeremy Clutts
Andy Farris
David Frazier
Chris McFarland
Chijiokee Penny
Wayne Miller
Ruperto Aguilar (possibly)
We have room for a few more, so if you can make arrangements to attend on short notice, just let me know.
I started packing everything that I will be bringing to the seminar today. It's a LOT of stuff!!! The truck and trailer are going to be packed full with all the audio gear, demonstration equipment, and my NASCAR audio competition car. We will have plenty to keep us busy!
See you guys in a couple of days! I'm looking forward to this one!
Mark Eldridge
Mobile Soundstage Engineering
meldridge@mblsound.com
(918) 810-2535
Edited by Mark Eldridge (21/10/08 09:42 PM)
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