Loudspeaker System Calibration

Develop a comprehensive approach to calibration in the entire workflow of a touring, rental, or fixed installation project.

Learning objectives

• Understand the goal of a loudspeaker system calibration and its link to the other project stages
• Understand alignment methodologies for optimizing main-sub and main-fill combinations
• Understand equalization methodologies for treating relevant frequency response deviations
• Apply the best practices for an accurate and representative measurement of a loudspeaker system frequency response
• Follow a rational methodology for the verification, the tuning and the handover of a loudspeaker system

Prerequisites

• Knowledge in acoustics and live sound reproduction
• Technical English / Russian

Required Equipment

• Computer with a mouse and latest version of Soundvision and LA Network Manager software
• Personal protective equipment, including safety footwear. 
• Note pad and pen.

Earned benefits

Upon completion, the participant is granted with a Certificate and a 1-year account activation/extension on the online L-Acoustics Education platform.
In the platform, the membership to the Loudspeaker System Calibration group opens access to:

1. Always up-to-date Loudspeaker System Calibration material in the Learning center
2. Forum gathering all the Loudspeaker System Calibration certified learners and instructors

Learning Agenda

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 2 hours

• Definitions
• Tuning objectives
• System analysis
• Comb-filtering

TUNING RECOMMENDATIONS 2 hours

• Sub alignment
• Equalization
• Fill alignment

MEASUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 1.5 hours

• Accuracy
• Representativity

CALIBRATION WORKFLOW 1.5 hours

• Preparation
• Verification
• Tuning
• Handover