School of Emerging Technologies

The School of Emerging Technologies provides in-depth instruction designed to allow system designers and integrators to master additional AV technologies within a short time span. The training concentrates on new as well as evolving technologies, helping to refine digital AV system design by teaching concepts and techniques for different technologies. The student-instructor ratio is kept low to ensure that each class member receives individual attention. The School of Emerging Technologies provides instructor-led training and demonstration along with hands-on experiences in real-world scenarios to reinforce understanding of the technologies.

The School of Emerging Technologies provides training on the following topics:

Streaming Technologies for Your Applications

Examines compression system standards and networking concepts relevant to streaming AV signals over IP networks. Walk away with:

• An understanding of various compression standards and how they are applied to different applications
• Knowledge of compression and bit rate controls and how they affect bandwidth requirements
• An understanding of network protocols applied in streaming solutions and the way IT managers should approach network management for streaming

Designing Digital Systems That Work

Provides valuable instruction and hands-on skills development for designing end-to-end AV systems, from simple to complex. Learn how to:

• Design digital AV systems from setup through configuration for a wide range of real-world scenarios
• Expand system designs to anticipate future needs and technologies
• Troubleshoot existing system designs to increase your understanding of digital design challenges and know how to resolve them quickly in the field

Advanced Fiber Optic Design Principles

Provides an overview of how AV signals can be transmitted using light and what is required to successfully integrate fiber optic technology into new or existing systems. Learn to:

• Discuss the advantages of fiber optic technology with your customers and among other AV professionals
• Apply fiber optic technology for secure, error-free delivery of content over extremely long distances
• Deliver both analog and digital AV signals at pixel-for-pixel quality over fiber

Evolution of Configurable Control

Designed to help you identify what type of AV system control is needed and about the solutions that can be integrated without programming. Understand how to:

• Utilize software-based tools and hardware solutions to configure AV system control that takes in to account the knowledge and technical skill of the designated user
• Integrate IP-enabled control products with built-in web servers for remote system status, operation, and support
• Provide real-time monitoring, scheduling, and feedback for AV devices and environmental controls

Multi-Image Processing

Demonstrates how to optimize video images using video signal processors and explains how to anticipate and correct for compatibility issues. Explore how to:

• Achieve optimal image quality with consistent performance
• Correct display compatibility issues due to aspect ratio, signal format, and unsupported device resolutions
• Optimize the image using test patterns and prepare projector and signal processor setup procedures

Extron Power Amplifiers - ProDSP

Provides an overview and practical techniques to achieve proper sound reinforcement and audio reproduction for a wide range of environments while maintaining an energy efficient system. Discover how:

• Energy efficient amplifiers deal with wasted heat to maintain sustainability
• Audio system design can compensate for poor acoustics and ambient noise
• Various technologies provide professional power and sound clarity in thermally efficient and space-saving designs