Training
Scheduled Classes, Customized Classes and Online Training
Upcoming Training
Customized Onsite Training
We can offer personalized on-site training – please email training@listeninc.com or call us at 617-556-4104 to discuss.
Online Webinars – free training at any time
We have run many of the modules from our SoundCheck training classes as webinars, and these are available online for anytime viewing. See our training webinars page for a full list of available online training.
Past Training
SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training Santa Clara, CA, Oct 5-7, 2015
We are holding a 3 day training event on Oct 5-7 in Santa Clara, CA. This event will feature a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs, followed by a 2 day SoundCheck training class.
Electroacoustics
In the Electroacoustics class, you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.
SoundCheck
This hands-on class covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training.
SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training Boston, MA, Sept 21-23, 2015
We are holding a 3 day training event on Sept 21-23 at our Boston offices. This event will feature a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs, followed by a 2 day SoundCheck training class.
Electroacoustics
In the Electroacoustics class, you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.
SoundCheck
This hands-on class covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training.
Training In China and Taiwan July 2015
We are excited to announce that we will be teaching three SoundCheck training classes, two in China and one in Taiwan in July, in conjunction with our distributor, S&V Samford.
Monday July 27th: SoundCheck Advanced Training, Taipei, Taiwan
Course Outline:
- Stimulus and Analysis – choosing the best combination for your application
- Open Loop Testing (for testing smartphone and tablet audio)
- Advanced Sequence development – including postprocessing steps and functionality and control of SoundCheck from an external program
- Application training – testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface
Cost: $150
Wednesday July 29th: SoundCheck Basic Training, Shenzhen, China
Course Outline:
- SoundCheck introduction
- SoundCheck 14 new features
- SoundCheck Setup – installation, understanding the hardware setup, and calibration for loudspeaker and microphone testing
- Basic sequence development
- Virtual instruments
- Applications training – testing audio on smartphones and tablets using open loop testing, and testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface
Cost: 600RMB/US$100
Friday July 31st: SoundCheck Basic Training, Shanghai, China
Course Outline:
- SoundCheck introduction
- SoundCheck 14 new features
- SoundCheck Setup – installation, understanding the hardware setup, and calibration for loudspeaker and microphone testing
- Basic sequence development
- Virtual instruments
- Applications training – testing audio on smartphones and tablets using open loop testing, and testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface
Cost: 600RMB/US$100
For all courses:
Instructor: Dan Knighten, Listen, Inc.
The training will be translated into Mandarin.
To register for one of these courses, please fill out and complete the registration forms above and fax back to S&V Samford at 852-28339913 or email sales@svsamford.com.
For more information, please call S&V Samford +852 28339987.
Fall 2015 SoundCheck and Electroacoustic Training Dates Announced
We are excited to be offering training on both East and West coasts this Fall.
Classes will be held in our Boston offices on September 21-23, and in the San Jose area on Oct 5-7. Both sessions will follow the same format, beginning with a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs. In this useful class you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.
The 2nd and 3rd day will be our 2 day SoundCheck training class. This covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training. We are working on finalizing venues, but please put the dates in your diary, and we’ll have more information soon.
San Jose: Plaza Suites, Santa Clara.
Boston: Listen Offices. 580 Harrison Ave Ste 3W, Boston, MA 02118.
Advanced SoundCheck Training – June 1, 2015
We are excited to announce a 1-day SoundCheck® Advanced Training Seminar on Monday, June 1st 2015.
This new training class covers a combination of advanced electroacoustics education and SoundCheck topics that are beyond the scope of our basic 2-day training course. It is of broad interest to most testing applications, although the open loop testing is particularly relevant to smartphone, tablet and other devices which do not have an audio path between test system and device.
In celebration of our (and SoundCheck’s) 20th anniversary this year, we are offering this course at 1995 prices – just $199!
Places are limited, so sign up early.
Agenda
8:30am: Registration & Introductions
8:45am: Choosing the Right Stimulus Type – Steve Temme
10:15am: Coffee Break
10:30am: Open Loop Testing – Dan Knighten
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Measuring Distortion – Steve Temme
2:30pm: Coffee Break
2:45pm: Processing Data Offline – Brian Fallon
3:45pm: Simulated Free Field Measurements – Steve Temme
5:00pm: End
Instructors: Steve Temme, Dan Knighten, Brian Fallon, Listen, Inc.
Cost: $199
SoundCheck and Electroacoustic Training Oct 2014
We have a great training line-up in Santa Clara on October 6-8, 2014! Our popular 2-day SoundCheck training course (Oct 7-8) is partnered with a one-day ‘Introduction to Electroacoustics’ course (Oct 6), taught by Chris Struck. Attendees may attend all 3 days, or just the electroacoustics or SoundCheck training.
The 2 day SoundCheck course covers all aspects of using the SoundCheck software from setup and calibration through to writing sequences and understanding the software’s advanced options.
The electroacoustic course focuses on the fundamentals of electroacoustic measurements, including principles of acoustics, instrumentation, and data interpretation as well as practical information on how to perform appropriate tests.
