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A Legacy of Learning

Meyer Sound enjoys a long history of educating the professional audio community, dating back to the early development of the original SIM Seminar. Comprehensive and science-based, our training program delivers content tailored to all disciplines and experience levels. Whether you are an aspiring student, a touring sound veteran, a skilled system integrator, or an audio consultant with multiple advanced degrees, we present tools and techniques to help you attain the best possible performance from your sound system.

Experts in the Field

Our instructors draw from a deep well of knowledge, built on decades of experience as system designers, technicians, and FOH engineers. Their extensive work in the field, across many industry sectors, affords them a unique ability to explain intricate concepts in comprehensible terms, all while maintaining a fun, engaging learning environment.

The Modular Edge

Meyer Sound approaches training with the same eye toward innovation that defines our products. Never static, our program continues to evolve with groundbreaking content and instructional techniques. In that spirit, we introduce our new modular course format, promising the utmost topical precision, scalability, and application. With this step forward, we strike an essential balance between theory and practice to situate concepts firmly in the technology, and by extension, the real world.

For additional program information, please contact our administration and scheduling team at education@meyersound.com.

Upcoming Trainings

System Design & Optimization and Low Frequency ControlViennaAustriaDec 3–6, 2024 at 10:00 AM
In partnership with ATEC Pro

System Design & Optimization – 3 Days – December 3-5

This course explores the relationship between the predictive perspective of the MAPP 3D Sound System Design and Prediction Tool and actual sound system performance as measured with FFT‑based transfer‑function analyzers. The instructor will generate and compare data using both tools, in order to help users better understand the correlation between the two. Upon completion of the course, attendees will possess a clearer idea of how sound systems behave in both modeled and real space, and with it, a more informed approach to accurately designing and optimizing systems using Meyer Sound solutions.

SDO is eligible for 18 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Low Frequency Control (LFC) – 1 Day – December 6

Fusing classroom theory with practical exercises, this one-day course addresses a range of considerations when working with the Meyer Sound LFC subwoofer product line. Topics include verification procedures, cardioid and array configurations, effective cancellation techniques, main-to-LF scaling and alignment, and approaches to combining different subwoofer configurations within a single system.

This course is offered in select instances, as a supplement to Portable System Deployment and System Design & Optimization. Attendees should complete either course prior to taking Low Frequency Control, the content of which is intended for experienced audio technicians.

LFC is eligible for 6.5 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Instructor: Merlijn van Veen
Senior Technical Support & Education Specialist
Language of Instruction: EnglishRegister
System Design & OptimizationEmsdettenGermanyDec 9–11, 2024 at 9:30AM
In Partnership with POOLgroup

System Design & Optimization – 3 Days

This course explores the relationship between the predictive perspective of the MAPP 3D Sound System Design and Prediction Tool and actual sound system performance as measured with FFT‑based transfer‑function analyzers. The instructor will generate and compare data using both tools, in order to help users better understand the correlation between the two. Upon completion of the course, attendees will possess a clearer idea of how sound systems behave in both modeled and real space, and with it, a more informed approach to accurately designing and optimizing systems using Meyer Sound solutions.

SDO is eligible for 18 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Instructor: Merlijn van Veen
Senior Technical Support & Education Specialist
Language of Instruction: EnglishRegister
System Design & Optimization 2-DayWinter Park, FLU.S.A.Dec 10–11, 2024 at 9:30AM
In Partnership with Full Sail University

System Design & Optimization – 2 Days – December 10 - 11

This course explores the relationship between the predictive perspective of the MAPP 3D Sound System Design and Prediction Tool and actual sound system performance as measured with FFT‑based transfer‑function analyzers. The instructor will generate and compare data using both tools, in order to help users better understand the correlation between the two. Upon completion of the course, attendees will possess a clearer idea of how sound systems behave in both modeled and real space, and with it, a more informed approach to accurately designing and optimizing systems using Meyer Sound solutions.

SDO 2-Day is eligible for 13 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Instructor: Mauricio 'Magu' Ramírez
Senior Technical Seminar Instructor
Language of Instruction: EnglishRegister

In-Person Training Course Descriptions

Level 1: Introduction to Meyer Sound Toolkit

This entry level course introduces tools and techniques to help you attain the best possible performance from your Meyer Sound system. The training provides an overview of Meyer Sound’s precision toolkit and loudspeakers; an introduction to the company’s core principles behind loudspeaker system design; an understanding of audio fundamentals; and practical knowledge of Meyer Sound precision tools.

This course is open for users of all levels, especially those new to the Meyer Sound ecosystem. Upon completion, attendees will understand how to navigate through the Meyer Sound precision toolkit and apply practical applications in the field.

Course Outline
History of Meyer Sound
Overview of Meyer Sound Tools
Introduction to Meyer Sound Loudspeakers
Meyer Sound Core Principles
Basic Audio Fundamentals
Intro to Compass + GALAXY
Product Integration
Intro to Nebra + Milan AVB
Intro to MAPP 3D
System Design & Optimization

This course explores the relationship between the predictive perspective of the MAPP 3D Sound System Design Tool and actual sound system performance as measured with FFT‑based transfer‑function analyzers. The instructor will generate and compare data using both tools to help users better understand the correlation between the two. Upon completion of the course, attendees will possess a clearer idea of how sound systems behave in both modelled and real space, and with it, a more informed approach to accurately designing and optimizing systems using Meyer Sound solutions.

This training is eligible for 18 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU

Course Modules
Meyer Sound History
Product Overview
Designing with MAPP 3D
System Design: Line Array Trim, Aim & Splay
System Design: Main Systems
System Design: Fill Systems
System Design: Delay Systems
System Design: Relay Systems
System Design: Low Frequency Control Theory
System Design: Low Frequency Control Recipes
GALAXY & Compass Applications
Measurement Analyzers
Acoustics 101
Acoustics 202
System Verification: With FFT
Sub Alignment: With FFT
System Optimization: EQ, Delay, Level, Aim, Splay
System Optimization: Low-Mid Beam Control
Subjective System Voicing
Portable System Deployment

This training provides the essentials that today’s users need for enhanced deployment of Meyer Sound portable live-sound systems, regardless of system size or application, including a basic understanding of networked audio.

Attendees acquire a working knowledge of the entire process, from initial system design to final verification, and everything in between. All topics are taught and demonstrated in practice — complete with loudspeakers as well as rigging hardware — with emphasis on Meyer Sound’s “precision toolset”. A suite of tools that support and streamline the entire workflow from design to deployment, verification, calibration, and system-health monitoring. Including the MAPP 3D System Design Tool, Galileo GALAXY Network Platform, Compass Control Software, Compass Go, Low-Mid Beam Control, RMServer, and Nebra Connectivity & Monitoring Tool, as well as Milan AVB networking, and FFT‑based transfer‑function analysis.

Though this course focuses primarily on live sound, the content is suitable for anyone involved in deploying sound systems, either portable or installed. Whether you are an aspiring student, or a seasoned professional with decades of experience, equip yourself with the tools and techniques to take your ideal sound system from concept to reality.

This training is eligible for 13 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Course Modules
Meyer Sound History
Product Overview
Fundamentals
Specifications, SPL, Coverage Angle, Harmonic Distortion, Acoustic Power
Transmission Signals, Impedance, Splits, Dynamic Range
MAPP 3D Usage
System Design: Line Array Trim, Aim & Splay
System Design: Main Systems
System Design: Fill Systems
System Design: Delay Systems
System Design: Relay Systems
System Design: Sub Array Theory
System Design: Sub Array Recipes
Stage Monitors
AC Power and Grounding
Wiring Practices
Power Distribution: MDM Series
Channeled Delivery: LCR, LR+Sub, Matrix
GALAXY, Starting Points, Compass, Compass GO
RMServer
Milan AVB + Nebra Software
Rigging: Below the Hook, Subs F/R: Theoretical
Rigging: Below the Hook, Subs F/R: Practical
Measurement Analyzers
System Verification: Without FFT
System Verification: With FFT
Quick Sub Alignment: Without FFT
Quick Sub Alignment: With FFT
System Optimization: EQ, Delay, Level, Aim, Splay
Subjective System Voicing
Low Frequency Control

Fusing classroom theory with practical exercises, this one-day course addresses a range of considerations when working with the Meyer Sound LFC subwoofer product line. Topics include verification procedures, cardioid and array configurations, effective cancellation techniques, main-to-LF scaling and alignment, and approaches to combining different subwoofer configurations within a single system.

This course is offered in select instances, as a supplement to Portable System Deployment and System Design & Optimization. Attendees should complete either course prior to taking Low Frequency Control, the content of which is intended for experienced audio technicians.

This training is eligible for 6.5 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU

Course Modules
Meyer Sound History
Product Overview
Subwoofer Fundamentals
Verification
Cardioid Configurations: In-Line Gradient
Cardioid Configurations: In-Line End-Fire
Cardioid Configurations: Inverted Stack Gradient
Auto-Efficiency
Mind the Gap
Symmetrical Arrays vs Asymmetrical Arrays
Horizontal Arrays
Meyer Sound LFC Settings
VLFC – Below the Typical Subwoofer Frequency Range
Main-to-LF Configurations
Power Scaling: Main-to-LF Ratios
Main-to-LF Alignment
Subwoofer Combinations
Delay Subwoofers
Spatial Audio Using Spacemap Go

This interactive workshop develops understanding and knowledge in spatial audio using Spacemap Go, Meyer Sound’s spatial sound design and mixing tool. It includes guiding principles in spatial audio, Spacemap Go operations and workflow, and spatial sound design and mixing.

By the end of the training, participants will understand the guiding principles of spatial audio and system design, how to install a spatial audio system, and how to apply workflow for installing, connecting, designing, and mixing using Spacemap Go. Participants will also learn how to build Spacemaps and trajectories and trigger them with external control using OSC (Open Sound Control) and plug-ins, and they will explore various approaches in mixing spatial audio in a live production environment and installations.

This course is for people who want an introduction to spatial audio, have interest in using Meyer Sound’s Spacemap Go tool in live productions or events, and need to know how to design, use, and maintain these systems.

This workshop is eligible for 3.5 AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I RU.

Workshop Outline
Historical Context of Spatial Audio & Spacemap Go
Perception of Sound
Channel vs Object-based Mixing
Spacemap Go: Getting Connected & Navigation
Building Spacemaps
Trajectories & Automation
Saving Snapshots and Projects
Guiding Principles in Spatial Audio System Design
Workflow
3rd Party Integration
Building Complex Spacemaps
Overview of Mixing Techniques for Spatial Audio

Tutorials & Archived Webinars

Software
Auto-Splay in MAPP XTCompass: Channel Delivery (Matrices) [Spanish]Compass: Channel Delivery (Matrices)Compass: Control Pages and Groups (Spanish)Compass: Control Pages and GroupsCompass: Global View (Spanish)Compass: Global ViewCompass: Low-Mid Beam Control (Spanish)Compass: Low-Mid Beam ControlCompass Control for CAL Column Array Loudspeaker (2013)Compass Go – Custom LayoutsCompass Go – Setup and OperationCompass GoCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 1: Network & Audio ConnectionsCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 2: Firmware UpdateCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 3: Identification & Global LinkingCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 4: Input Source SelectionCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 5: Matrix RoutingCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 6: Save SettingsCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 7: Product IntegrationCompass | GALAXY – Chapter 9: VerificationCompass | GALILEO – Copy/Paste SettingsCompass | GALILEO – Global LinkingCompass | GALILEO – Global Snapshots and ProjectsCompass | GALILEO – Groups & Controls SetupCompass | GALILEO – Groups & Controls In UseCompass | GALILEO – Keyboard ModifiersCompass | GALILEO – Organize the Snapshot LibraryCompass | GALILEO – Save and Load SettingsCompass | GALILEO – Select, Isolate, and Link GroupsCompass | GALILEO – Snapshots and ProjectsCompass | GALILEO – Upload FirmwareCompass | GALILEO – Window Display OptionsCompass | RMS OverviewCompass | RMServer – Loudsepaker DiscoveryCompass | RMServer – OperationCompass | RMServer – RMServer DiscoveryCompass | RMServer – SetupCompass | RMServer – Troubleshooting RMServer DiscoveryCompass | RMServer – Upload FirmwareDesigning Spacemap Go Systems with MAPP 3D – TSDCADowntilt Translation in MAPP XTFrontfill SystemsImporting CAD Files Into MAPP XT (Spanish)Importing CAD Files Into MAPP XTIntroduction to CompassIntroduction to MAPP XT (Spanish)Introduction to MAPP XTIntroduction to MAPP XTLMBC: MAPP XT vs. SIM3MAPP 3D: Adding Objects on a PlaneMAPP 3D: Graphic User Interface (GUI) OverviewMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 1: User Interface OverviewMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 2: Add Primitive/Geometry, 3D ExampleMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 3: Import DrawingMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 4: Insert LoudspeakersMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 5: 2D Prediction in 3D SpaceMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 6: Add Geometry and ExtrudeMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 7: Auto SplayMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 8: Predict Results in Model ViewMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 9: Predict Results in Measurement ViewMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 10: Processors and Sync with Compass SoftwareMAPP 3D Getting Started Part 11: Add Fill LoudspeakersMAPP 3D Overview, Tips and Tricks with TSDCAMAPP 3D Roundtable: Session 1MAPP 3D Roundtable: Session 2MAPP 3D Roundtable: Session 3 – Connecting to GALAXY and CompassMAPP 3D Roundtable: Session 4 – Case Studies & Optimization StrategiesMAPP XT: Virtual SIM (Spanish)MAPP XT: Virtual SIMMilan AVBOn Demand: Power ScalingPrecision Toolset (Spanish)Precision ToolsetProduct IntegrationSound System Design for Spacemap Go: Designing for Different RoomsSpacemap Go: Sesión #1 (Spanish)Spacemap Go: Sesión #2- Flujo de trabajo y Guardar proyectos (Spanish)Spacemap Go: Sesión #3 – Diseño y Ajuste (Spanish)Spacemap Go: Sesión #4 – Aplicación práctica y creativa (Spanish)Spacemap Go: Sound System Design for Immersive Audio – The BasicsSpacemap Go App Overview (Spanish Subtitles)Spacemap Go Introduction/Concepts with TSDCASpacemap Go Roundtable: Session 1 – What is Spacemap Go?Spacemap Go Roundtable: Session 2 Project Workflow (Design & Building Mixes)Spacemap Go Roundtable: Session 3 – System Planning, Implementation, and Advanced UsesSpacemap Go Roundtable: Session 4, Part 1: Large Scale DeploymentSpacemap Go Roundtable: Session 4, Part 2: History of Spacemap GoSpacemap Go Roundtable: Session 4, Part 3: Dennie Miller, Mixer & System TechSpacemap Go Roundtable: Session 4, Part 4: Mark Grey, Composer & Sound DesignerSpacemap Go System Design: Designing Practically for Different RoomsSpacemap Go Theatrical Workflow – TSDCAUsing Array Correction & Delay Integration (2015 – Chinese Subtitles)

Postcards From Our Courses

  • Bangalore, India - 2018Bangalore, India - 2018
  • Beijing, China - 2018Beijing, China - 2018
  • Chicago, IL - 2018Chicago, IL - 2018
  • Doha, Qatar - 2018Doha, Qatar - 2018
  • Graz, Austria - 2018Graz, Austria - 2018
  • Louisville, KT - 2018Louisville, KT - 2018
  • Montheron, Switzerland - 2018Montheron, Switzerland - 2018
  • Portland, OR - 2018Portland, OR - 2018
  • Portland, OR - 2018Portland, OR - 2018
  • Prague, Czech Republic - 2018Prague, Czech Republic - 2018
  • Salzburg, Austria - 2018Salzburg, Austria - 2018
  • Salzburg, Austria - 2018Salzburg, Austria - 2018
  • Seville, Spain - 2018Seville, Spain - 2018
  • Sydney, Australia - 2018Sydney, Australia - 2018
  • Cordoba, Argentina - 2017Cordoba, Argentina - 2017
  • Cordoba, Argentina - 2017Cordoba, Argentina - 2017
  • Georgia, USA - 2017Georgia, USA - 2017
  • Glasgow, Scotland - 2017Glasgow, Scotland - 2017
  • Medellin, Colombia - 2017Medellin, Colombia - 2017
  • Medellin, Colombia - 2017Medellin, Colombia - 2017
  • Medellin, Colombia - 2017Medellin, Colombia - 2017
  • Montevideo, Uruguay - 2017Montevideo, Uruguay - 2017
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  • Moscow, Russia - 2017Moscow, Russia - 2017
  • Moscow, Russia - 2017Moscow, Russia - 2017
  • Riga, Latvia - 2017Riga, Latvia - 2017
  • St. Petersburg, Russia - 2017St. Petersburg, Russia - 2017
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