Soundweb London Training Template - Mar 2011 - BSS Audio

Soundweb London Training
Level 2
Held in Salt Lake City, Utah
March 8-9, 2011
By special invitation, BSS Audio is hosting a Level 2 Soundweb London training
course in Salt Lake City, Utah. Class size is limited so please RSVP right away and
make travel arrangements for what promises to be a stellar event. Please also
see page 3 for information about an additional training opportunity.
Training Location:
Lodging:
Schedule:
Harman Signal Processing Headquarters
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
10690 S Holiday Park Drive
Sandy, Utah, 84070
Phone: 1-801-571-0800
(Room charge & tax paid by BSS Audio)
Hotel Arrival
Plan to arrive before 8:00 AM on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. If there are no morning
flights on March 8th that will allow you to arrive at the hotel before 8:00 AM, you
should plan to arrive in the evening on Monday, March 7th.
Hotel Departures
On both days (March 8 th and 9 th ) the van departs from the hotel lobby at 8:45 AM.
Training
Both days will be all-day training sessions. (There will be plenty of breaks during
class, in addition to the included lunches.)
Departure from Salt Lake City
Any time after 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 9th (unless you’re staying for the
other class—see page 3).
Training Content:
Required Materials:
Meals:
Training Personnel:
Preparation:
Registration:
We offer two training courses for Soundweb London: Level 1 and Level 2. This is
a Level 2 Course. To determine if this course is right for you, please see the
syllabus on page 2.
Please bring a Windows-based laptop computer with the latest version of
HiQnet London Architect installed (available for download at
http://www.bssaudio.com/software.php). A mouse with a scroll wheel is highly
recommended.
Continental breakfast is included with hotel room. In addition to catered-in
lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, we have dinner planned on Tuesday as well.
Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
Dan Lynch, Field Engineer, will be teaching all sessions.
Each person who is planning to attend this class should already have a firm
understanding of the hardware and the layout of the software. As a refresher,
we also recommend completing the 23 self-paced training modules found at
www.soundwebtraining.com prior to attending the class.
Again, seating is limited, so register soon. To register, contact Staci Bash at:
Office – 801-568-7555 ● staci.bash@harman.com
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Syllabus
Level 1
This 2.5-day course gives an introduction to Soundweb London. It is intended for users who are new to Soundweb London. The following topics will
be covered:
• Hardware overview
Which devices, cards, controllers, and accessories to use for a given job
• HiQnet London Architect software overview
• Open Architecture vs. Pre-Configured Architecture
• Audio transports
Configuring BLU link in HiQnet London Architect
Configuring CobraNet in HiQnet London Architect
• Network topologies
• Wiring, object-naming, and general design tips for working with HiQnet London Architect
• Processing object tour
Compressors, delays, matrix mixers, etc….
• Introduction to Custom Control Panel design
• BLU-8 basic programming
• BLU-10 basic programming
• GPIO (General Purpose Inputs and Outputs)
• Linking controls
• Room combine
• AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)
Introduction
Basic configuration
• Presets
• Connecting / going-online with a Soundweb London device
• Dynamic metering
• Saving / Loading to a Device Network
To view dates for upcoming Level 1 courses, please visit http://www.bssaudio.com/training.php
Level 2
This 2-day course provides a detailed look at some of the more advanced capabilities of Soundweb London. It is intended for proficient users of
Soundweb London. The following topics will be covered:
• Using multiple configurations
• Using Zones in the main window
• Automixer linking
• MINIDRIVE / OMNIDRIVE programming
• Crown PIP control
• BLU-10 advanced programming
• Dev files (custom icons in the main window)
• Advanced aspects of Custom Control Panel design
Subpages / Sibling pages
Gallery
• Security
Device security
Design file security
• CobraNet
Advanced theory
Networks and redundancy
CM-1 meters
• Logic
Introduction
Object tour
Case studies
• 3 rd party control
• Serial strings
• Key Bindings
• Macros (custom processing objects)
• Remote programming via VPN
• Digital I/O cards
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HiQnet System Architect 2 Training
March 10-11
This 2-day course is not tied to either Soundweb London course. Since it takes place in the same building during the two days immediately following
the Soundweb London course, students are encouraged to make the most of their trip to Utah by staying on Thursday and Friday for this course. All
hotel and food accommodations will be extended for those students who choose to stay.
This course gives an introduction to HiQnet System Architect 2, the software platform that is used to configure, control, and monitor a variety of
products from Harman brands including AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, JBL, and Lexicon. The following topics will be covered:
• System Architect 2 introduction
Example System Architect files for systems
Workspace navigation
• Design Workflow Modes
Draw Venue Mode
Add Devices Mode
Associate Amp Channels Mode
• Advanced Design Workflow
Addressing (offline)
Q Button
Grouping devices; racks, arrays
Device panels
Master control panels
Venue recall
Wizards
Custom panels
London Architect export/import
Scheduler
3rd-party control
Access control
Print
• Going Online
Networking
Firmware updater
Device conflict
• Commissioning
Full Screen Operate Mode
Tablet Operate Mode
Room panels
Muting devices
Event log
• Day-to-Day Operation
Kiosk Mode
Access control (revisited)
• Presentation example, System Architect in the near future: AVB Mode
Overview of Ethernet AVB
Overview of System Architect AVB Mode navigation and workspace
Routing AVB
Properties, Ethernet AVB
• Q&A, and Create Design with House of Worship image
For questions about the System Architect course, contact Emilian Wojtowycz at:
Office – 801-352-2477 ● Emilian.Wojtowycz@harman.com
To register for either the Soundweb London course or the System Architect course, contact Staci Bash at:
Office – 801-568-7555 ● staci.bash@harman.com
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