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Video & Audio Theory, Set up and Calibration

Electronic Systems Technician Video & Audio Theory, Set up and Calibration
This course is recommended for candidates studying for the CEDIA EST2 & Designer Certification Exam

Course Code: EST212ANZ & EST211ANZ
Duration: 8 Hours
CEU Value: 8
Instructor: Aaron Rigg - ISF Instructor & HAA Certified Audio Calibrator

FREE White Papers for CEDIA Members who attend (worth over AUD$160.00)
CEA/CEDIA CEB22: Home Theater recommended Practices:Audio Design
CEA/CEDIA CEB22: Home Theater Recommended Practices:Video Design
Audio and Video Calibration Documents

Who Should Attend:
Custom Installers
Electrical Tradespersons
Electronics Technicians
Data and Communications Technicians

Prerequisites

Recommended having a minimum 12 months industry experience.

Course Summary
The Audio & Video Setup and Calibration practical theory course is part of CEDIA Education Electronic System Technician (EST) curriculum. The purpose of this eight -hour practical & theory course is to educate people at all levels in the industry about video & audio setup and calibration techniques.

Participants will learn about the following calibration concepts:
Learning Objectives
VIDEO
  • Video formats and standard signal levels.
  • Video level setup adjustments.
  • Required testing tools for setup and calibration.
  • Test equipment and test patterns for setup and calibration.
  • Colorimetry and the “color of white.”
  • Color spaces and gamma.
  • Calibration of basic display controls.
  • Video signal setup and grey-scale calibration.

AUDIO

  • What is sound?
  • Frequency, Wavelength and Amplitude
  • The frequency spectrum
  • White noise vs. Pink noise
  • Converting sound energy
  • Dynamic range
  • Phase
  • Frequency vs. Directionality
  • Audio Set Up
  • Stereo vs. Multi-Channel
  • ITU standards
  • Speaker types
  • Electrical connections
  • Processor setup
  • Balanced vs. Unbalanced

Audio Calibration

  • Accuracy in speaker angles
  • Precision in delay setup
  • Measurement of frequency response
  • EQ correction
  • Adding in a sub woofer
  • Acoustic treatments
  • Listening!
Upcoming Dates:
(Bookings close 14 days prior)

Melbourne, Australia

Course Code: CED_EST211_EST212_211010_MEL
Date: Thursday 21st October 2010
Cost: Member: AUD$360.00 + GST Non Member: AUD$470.00 + GST
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Adelaide, Australia
Course Code: CED_EST211_EST212_080910_ADEL
Date: Wednesday 8th September 2010
Cost: Member: AUD$360.00 + GST Non Member: AUD$470.00 + GST
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Sydney coming soon!
 
FREE White Papers for CEDIA Members who attend
CEA/CEDIA CEB22: Home Theater recommended Practices: Audio Design
CEA/CEDIA CEB22: Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design
Audio and Video Calibration Documents