Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Just Released! DSP is the one of the greatest advancements in audio….EVER. How does it differ from analog? How is it the same? Don’t be overwhelmed by the theory. This course presents it in an understandable framework, demonstrated with practical applications. It gets you up-to-speed quickly on this complex topic.

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Course Description

Description

Digital signal processors abound, but a DSP is only as good as the programs that it executes and the person that deploys it. An experienced practitioner is required to configure a DSP for a specific task.

Course 120 – Digital Signal Processing will help you understand:

1. The importance of gain structure with regard to DSP performance
2. The various types of mixer blocks, including auto-mixers
3. Digital filters, including “analog-like” IIR filters as well as FIR filters
4. The meaning of “phase response” and how it is used to classify filters
5. The use of DSP to optimize the response of a loudspeaker
6. Advanced processes, such as Acoustic Echo Cancellation, or AEC
7. Methods for controlling peak and RMS signal levels using DSP

Understanding the universal principles of these processes will help you deploy DSP solutions quickly and effectively, removing the guess-work with regard to DSP settings. It is perfect for prepping for any manufacturers DSP training course.

The course includes

8 lessons
21 instructional videos
Video text and some graphics
Quiz after each lesson to test your knowledge
Final Exam
Certificate of Completion and 12 Renewal Units

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Instructor

Pat Brown is a 1978 graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in electrical engineering technology. With a background as a musician, sound technician, retail music store owner, contractor, and consultant, he is familiar with the many aspects of audio. He served as an associate instructor to audio legend and SynAudCon founder, Don Davis. Pat along with his wife Brenda own and operate SynAudCon and have been providing training for the audio industry since 1996. Pat, the main instructor for SynAudCon, has the unique gift of being able to share his knowledge of complex technical topics in an easy-to-understand real world manner through multi-media demonstrations. SynAudCon is recognized as an industry leader in audio education.

SynAudCon offers both in-person and online audio training. There are regularly scheduled in-person seminars and special one-time events on audio-related topics. With the release of the online training in 2010, SynAudCon training is now more accessible worldwide.

Pat writes articles for several publications. He authored three chapters for Glen Ballou’s “Handbook for Sound Engineers” and is co-author of Sound System Engineering 4th Edition. He considers SynAudCon online audio training courses as his most complete “book,” being able to explain the concepts and principles with animations and demonstrations.

He was chosen as NSCA “Educator of the Year” in 2005 and NSCA “Mover and Shaker” Award in 2011. He received Great Britain’s “Peter Barnett” Award in 2012.

SynAudCon has given private seminars to many companies and organizations, including the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Sea World, IMAX, Purdue University, the US military, Siemens and many audio manufacturers. He has conducted seminars in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, Thailand, Singapore, South America, Australia and Canada.

Pat and Brenda Brown founded a second business in 2005 – Pro Sound Testing, Inc. Pro Sound Testing measures loudspeakers to produce data files for use in room acoustics modeling programs. Pro Sound Testing was the first company of its kind in the USA. The experience of developing a measurement facility and measuring hundreds of loudspeakers from dozens of manufacturers has allowed him to develop some methodologies and specifications that have influenced a number of industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

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How long will it take me to compete this course?

I hate to use the words “it depends” but is really does. It depends on your level of experience.

Here is a brief layout of the course.

Sound Reinforcement for Designers consists of 11 lessons. After each lesson, you may take a quiz. Each quiz has 15 questions. The questions required that you have a good understanding of the principles that are taught.

After completing the lessons and quizzes, you may take a final exam. The final exam is about 30 questions. With a passing score, you will receive a certificate of completion and CEU’s.

You will have 3 opportunities to pass the final exam. We consider 80% as the passing score.

What if I got into the first couple of lessons and realized I should have taken a more basic course?

No worries. The upper levels courses assumed you that you understand the principles presented in the lower level courses. If you need a more basic course, contact Brenda within 2 days of your key activation and she will exchange it.

We would like to urge you to take the self-evaluation quizzes. Take them more than once as new questions will appear. The quizzes will help you make a more informed decision.

We are developing a “Educational Path” for our employees. How does SynAudCon fit into this?

You will love this feature. SynAudCon online training is part of a Learning Management System which allows for tracking. Education supervisors may check the employee’s progress, quiz and final exam scores.

Is there a time limit on watching the online training?

You will have 45 days to complete the course. The 45-day clock begins on the day that the course key is activated. If you need more time, no problem. Brenda will gladly extend it for you.

We want you to get the most of this learning opportunity. We would much rather extend it than for you to rush through the course.

If you need a quick review of the course after it has expired, contact Brenda. She will reactivate the training for 5 days.

What course materials can I keep after the course?

Text to the training videos – have a hi-lighter handy.
Lesson Graphics – Great for note-taking.

These resources are comparable to a course manual if you were attending an in-person seminar.

Will I receive a certificate?

Of course. After passing the final exam, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within one business day. The certificate will include the information that you will need for the Continuing Education Units.

How do I ask questions about the this training?

We have created a support forum for our online training. You may post your questions there.

If you are little uncomfortable with this approach, please email us directly. We will make every effort to answer questions within 24 hours.

Tell me about the purchasing process.

After purchasing an online course(s), an activation key(s) will be emailed to the address given in the purchasing process. Here are the steps of activation.
If several courses are bought, send one activation key to each student.
The student taking the course will click on the activation key. It will ask for an email address.
If the student is on our data base, it will take them directly to their “Profile” page.
If the student new to SynAudCon, it will request your name, email address and address. You then will be taken to your “Profile” page.
On your “Profile” page, you will see the course under “Online Training”. Click on the link and you will be taken into the Learning Management System.
Very Important. Be sure to watch the Introduction. This lesson will familiarize you with our Learning Management system.
You will have 45 days to complete the course once you click on the activation key. Email reminders will be sent to you. However, if you are running behind, contact Brenda. She will gladly extend it for you.

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We appreciate your cooperation in this as it allows us to actively develop new material and keep the price low for everyone.

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