SYSTEM DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION AND LOW FREQUENCY CONTROL
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Four day Training session from
20th to 23rd of January, 2025
From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
at the Black Box,
NYUAD The Arts Center
Training intro
Course Overview
Join us for the System Design and Optimization (SDO) training from January 20–22, presented by Meyer Sound Education. This in-depth, hands-on course bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications, equipping participants with the skills to design and optimize sound systems with precision using the powerful MAPP 3D Sound System Design and Prediction Tool.
On January 23, the Low Frequency Control (LFC) course delves into advanced techniques and strategies for managing low-frequency sound in professional audio systems. This specialized session combines theory with practical exercises, focusing on Meyer Sound’s LFC subwoofer product line. 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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your technical skills with world-class training led by an industry expert.
What Can You Expect From The Training?
- Understanding Sound Behavior: Explore how sound behaves in diverse environments, equipping you with the knowledge to effectively manage both modeled and physical spaces.
- Predictive Perspective: Learn to connect MAPP 3D’s predictive insights with actual sound system performance through FFT-based transfer-function analyzers.
- Hands-On Data Analysis: Generate and compare data using MAPP 3D and FFT analyzers under the expert guidance of Merlijn van Veen, Senior Technical Support & Education Specialist.
- System Optimization: Master practical strategies to design and optimize sound systems using Meyer Sound’s cutting-edge solutions.
- Exclusive Perks: Hands-on training, industry-leading tools, networking opportunities, lunch, and goodies.
Certification
Earn 18 AVIXA RU for System Design and Optimization (SDO) on January 20-22 and 6.5 AVIXA RU for the Low Frequency Control (LFC) on January 23.
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Guest Instructor
Senior Technical Support & Education Specialist
Merlijn Van Veen
Merlijn began his career in audio after studying studio recording and jazz piano at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. He worked at the Dutch Broadcast Company as a sound engineer on shows like Big Brother and spent a decade at Harlekijn Holland, mixing over 150 live performances annually across Europe. Inspired by his mentors, he created an education program to share his knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals.
He developed tools like the Subwoofer Array Designer and served as a principal teacher at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague for the “Art of Sound” program.
Merlijn also contributes to the ProSoundWeb LAB forums, as a moderator for the “Test & Measurement” Board, supported Bob McCarthy’s Sound Systems: Design & Optimization and is published regularly in the Live Sound International magazine.
Since joining Meyer Sound’s global education leadership team in 2018, Merlijn has led education webinars, roundtables, and system design projects, continuing to shape the future of audio education from his base in Germany.
software download guide
Getting Ready For the Training
MAPP3D Software
Download Guide
First-time users: To download MAPP3D, register your account on Meyer Sound’s website. Once registered, go to account -> My Software and download the software for the appropriate operating system you are using.
If you already have an account on Meyer Sound’s website: Meyer Sound lets you consolidate your existing accounts to enable Single Sign-On. Have you completed the account consolidation? If not, it only takes a couple of minutes. Please start here: https://meyersound.com/account-consolidation/
If you already have MAPP3D installed: Make sure your software is up to date. As of November 21, 2024, Meyer Sound has released MAPP 3D 1.18.0. Features include simplified DXF export, “Orbit to Face,” and better Section Plane visuals. Updates fix 2100-LFC data, crashes, array predictions, and undo bugs, with UI and performance improvements enhancing usability.
Compass Software
Download Guide
Compass is a comprehensive and intuitive way to control all the features and power offered by Galileo GALAXY.
Compass software can also integrate with RMServer to monitor the health and status of any twisted pair connected loudspeaker or IntelligentDC Power Supply equipped with an RMS module. RMS projects store system-wide loudspeaker configurations including page layouts and viewing options for icon, meter, and text.
As of November 6, 2024, Meyer Sound has released Compass 4.14.0. This release of Compass contains several enhancements and bug fixes.
Nebula Software
Download Guide
Nebra monitors all available data points from all connected devices and operates as a standalone solution for Milan-based devices.
Unlike typical text-based network-management applications, Nebra features an icon-based, graphic display that lets users view all Milan connections and status of individual devices in one place.
As of August 13, 2024, Meyer Sound has released Nebra 1.46.4. Features include a Media Clock Map, loudspeaker serial number updates, and MAC address display for network devices. Fixes address Media Clock source visibility, drag-and-drop issues, and PANTHER loudspeaker startup faults.
parking guide
Complimentary Parking
All registered attendees are given complimentary parking from the 20th to the 23rd of January in the East Parking Public parking, Level B, NYUAD Campus.
Cross the front of the campus, and after the U-turn, enter at East Parking Public parking, available in zones 2 or 3 on Level B of the parking garage. Take the elevators to level 0 to enter campus at the Central Plaza.
register to confirm your attendance
Online Registration
parking guidance & arrival
Getting to the Training
The training will be held at Abu Dhabi Meeting Room B, Concourse 2 of Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC).
Here’s how to get to DWTC.
