Whole House Audio Technology and Distribution
| Online Course Length: 6 hours |
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| Pricing |
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| Quick Reference |
$20 USD |
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| Course Guide |
$99 USD |
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| Online Course |
$199 USD |
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Full Package
(All of the above) |
$299 USD |
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Course Description
Complete instruction on the possibilities, benefits,
technology, design, and installation of whole house music systems for
residential installers/integrators, builders, developers, contractors, and real
estate professionals.
Home audio systems are much more complicated than a simple
stereo system these days, and this course teaches what students need to know to
understand and install complex whole house audio systems. Low-, mid-, and
high-end whole house installation possibilities are reviewed, as well as
important safety considerations, standards, and codes that must be followed
during installation.
Students are taught the basic physics of sound and acoustics,
though the course is very practical in nature, focused on how to successfully
design and install whole house audio systems. Source electronics, control
electronics, and speakers are explain in great detail, as are the necessary
wiring schematics to tie the system together. Special attention is paid to
component selection based on calculated performance requirements and homeowner
specifications (for both indoor and outdoor applications). Both new construction
and retrofit installations are considered, with a clear process outlined for
each situation. Finally, testing and troubleshooting methodologies are provided
to ensure a successful installation.
Informative text, detailed color diagrams, and engaging case
studies make learning distributed audio efficient and enjoyable. Special In
Depth articles provide deeper background and technical information on critical
topics, and Project Management Tips coach installers on good management
practices. An online Glossary provides ready access to definitions of key terms.
The course is divided into 11 training modules – each module
ends with a quiz, and a comprehensive test at the end of the course allows
students to demonstrate their newfound knowledge of whole house audio systems.
After completion of this course, students are prepared for
hands on, product specific training in a training center or on a job site.
PrerequisitesStudents should be familiar with the operation of a basic stereo system and have
basic knowledge of structured wiring (see the Fundamentals of Structured Wiring
Online Course for more information).
Course Learning Objectives–
To understand the four phases involved
in installing a whole house audio system in a new construction project
– To know the three phases involved in
installing a whole house audio system in a retrofit project
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To know the four steps to follow when planning the installation of the whole house audio system
– To understand the specific steps
involved in the pre-wire, trim-out, and final installation phases of
installation
Materials Included with Course
Package– Printed Course
Guide
– detailed, visual reference with all course content you’ll use for years to
come
– Portable Quick Reference
– pocket-sized guide covering difficult to remember technical specifications and
definitions, for use in the field
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Course Completion Certificate
(upon successful completion of final test)
User ID/Password - Upon registration, students are emailed a unique user ID and
password along with instructions for accessing the course (course access lasts
for 3 months). The Course Guide and Quick Reference books will be shipped on the
first business day after an order is received.
Note: 6% sales tax added for Michigan residents
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Course Outline
1. Course Information
- System Requirements
- Navigating the Course
- Course Learning Objectives
2. Introducing Whole House Audio Systems
- Multi-Room Audio Head End
- Multi-Source
- Multi-Zone
- Components
3. Benefits of Whole House Audio Systems
- Living with Whole House Audio
- "Basic" Audio System Features
- "Advanced" Audio System Features
- "Performance" Audio System Features
- Industry Certifications
4. Safety, Tools and Standards
- Safety Considerations
- Planning Tools, Rough-in and Trim-out Tools
- Testing Tools
5. The Basics of Sound
- Watts, Decibels and Loudness
- Amplification and Speakers
- Monaural, Stereo and Surround Sound
- Room Acoustics
6. Whole House Audio System Components and Speakers
- Source Electronics
- Distribution Electronics
- Control Electronics
- Speaker Types
- Keypad and Volume Controls
7. Amplifier Performance Fundamentals
- Speaker Impedance
- Amplifier Specifications
- Selecting Amplifiers and Speakers
- Calculations
8. Audio System Wiring
- Wire Types and Uses
- Wire, Impedance and Performance
- Series and Parallel Wiring
- Amplifier Selection
9. Volume and Keypad Controls
- Locations
- Autoformer Volume Controls
- Impedance Matching Volume Controls
- Keypad Control
10. Designing a Whole House Audio System
- Steps in the Design Process
- Types and Locations of Speakers
- Component Selection
- Design Documentation
- Whole House Audio System Examples
11. Installing a Whole House Audio System
- New Construction and Retrofit
- The Planning Phase
- The Rough-in Phase
- The Trim-out Phase
- Training the Customer
12. Troubleshooting Whole House Audio
- Methodology
- Common Problems
- Ground Loop
- Top 10 Distributed Audio Problems
- Troubleshooting Tools
13. Course Summary
FINAL TEST
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