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Avitas Announces New Audio Seminars

Following its successful audio training course that debuted last September, Avitas has announced a number of one-day and half-day courses for audio and AV professionals. Three separate one-day courses are being offered on Voice Alarm systems - EN54, BS5839-8 and BS7827, a course on BS7909 for temporary electrical systems - and two half-day seminars are available on how to manage installation projects and on digital audio networking. The courses are being run by Steve Jones, James Eade and Roland Hemming.

Steve is a respected audio consultant having designed numerous large-scale systems including Wembley stadium and Ascot racecourse. In addition he sits on a number of British and European standards committees for voice alarm systems.

James is an experienced project engineer having worked on countless installations and live events. He is consultant to the standards department of PLASA and he sits on a number of ANSI and British Standard panels.

Roland has several major projects to his name and has been involved in delivering projects such as Twickenham Stadium, Lord's Cricket Ground and St Pancras station in London. He has also assembled many audio networks, including the world's largest at the Millennium Dome.

The courses are being held in association with Installation Europe magazine at the premises of internationally renowned full service lighting hire and sales company, White Light, based in Wimbledon, London.

The courses, starting 21st April 2010, are sponsored by Application Solutions Limited, Neutrik (UK) Ltd, COMS and Sennheiser UK.

"We are delighted to be associated with these courses," says Richard Lack, sales and marketing director of ASL, who are specialists in voice alarm systems for public transportation networks, amongst other things. "As a company who is so closely involved with safety and security systems, it is important that our customers have the best possible understanding of how they work."

Phil Massey, general manager of Sennheiser UK agrees: "We know that installation projects are complex. These seminars give clarity to everyone supplying to or installing systems so they have a better understanding of what is involved."

According to Lynn Charlton of Neutrik: "As the supplier of products involved with the testing of the performance of these critical systems, we feel that it an important company initiative to be involved with seminars like these. Training is vital to the development of our industry, at all sorts of levels. It's an investment in the future, and we are very pleased to be involved."

Richard Northwood of COMS, a consultancy engineering practice that specialises in integrating audio, video and control systems for buildings and installations, adds: "Audio networks have been the norm for us for many years and as they begin to really hit the mainstream, we are delighted to help with spreading this knowledge out to as many people as possible.'

The courses:

21st April EN54

This one-day seminar is designed to give the basic facts around the introduction of EN54 parts 16 and 24 which will specifically affect pro-audio equipment used for emergency purposes. It will also allow discussion of the issues concerning approvals, compliance and implementation.

22nd April Voice Alarm BS5839-8

This one-day course is to provide specific guidance and grounding in engineering as it applies to sound systems for emergency purposes, notably Voice Alarm. The course content is based around BS5839 Part 8 and attendees will attain a knowledge of the scope and depth of that standard.

29th April BS7827 Sound Systems for sports grounds

This one-day course is to provide specific guidance and grounding in engineering, electro-acoustics and commissioning of sound systems for any large venue or building used by the Public for entertainment, communication or transportation, but especially sports venues. The course content is based around BS7827 and attendees will attain a knowledge of the scope and depth of that standard.

6th May AM Projects - what is a project

This seminar gives a half-day overview of how lighting, audio and audio-visual projects are managed: how tenders work; how to manage project risk; who are all the personalities on a construction project; how projects are priced etc.

6th May PM Audio networking

This seminar gives a half-day overview of what audio networks are, how they are used, what equipment is available, the different networking technologies available and information about their relative advantages and disadvantages.

17th May BS7909 temporary electrical systems

This one-day course is designed to give delegates a good understanding of the contents of BS 7909. It is aimed at event managers, producers and production managers, venue owners, system designers, gaffers, production and hire companies and those supplying equipment. The course can also be tailored to meet the specific needs of electricians, technicians or those responsible for technical equipment such as OB units or rental stock.

Attendee ticket pricing

BS5839 - £225, or £200 with early booking discount

BS72827 - £225, or £200 with early booking discount

EN54 - £250, or £225 with early booking discount

Projects - £75 or £65 with early booking discount

Audio Networking - £75 or £65 with early booking discount

BS7909 - £250, or £225 with early booking discount

For more information, full booking details and online booking, please visit www.avitas-global.com

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12th March 2010

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