Audio Visual Skills Training

The ISCVE Audio Visual Skills programme of courses is designed to cover a wide range of applications including Audio in AV, Audio for AV Engineers, AV over IP and more…

Further details for each course are listed on this page. To register your interest in any of these training courses please follow the link to ‘Register Your Interest’, supply a few basic details and one of our course administrators will get in touch with you directly.

Audio Fundamentals for AV Engineers
Video Fundamentals for AV Engineers

Audio Fundamentals for AV Engineers

Can I have more A with my V, please?

Come along and listen to an experienced practitioner in the AV industry who will take you through why sound is important and how to make it better: in short to match your A to your V.

This course looks at the theory and practice of audio within the AV industry. We will discuss loudspeakers, microphones, amplifiers, analogue and digital signal transmission and think about optimising sound systems for classrooms, meeting rooms, boardrooms and other environments. This course is designed for System Architects, Installation Engineers and is intended to be a useful day with plenty of time for questions and discussion to suit your needs.

You will learn...

How our hearing works
How poor audio affects us as listeners
Basic acoustics and audio principles
How to assess loudspeaker performance
How to assess microphone performance
How best to position loudspeakers and microphones for optimum results
What is gain structure
How electronic signals pass through audio systems
Balanced and unbalanced lines
Digital transmission systems
Amplifiers, 100V line and low impedance systems
Commissioning audio systems

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the design, installation and operation of sound and video systems wanting to understand more about sound.

Video Fundamentals for AV Engineers

This course introduces the core concepts and technologies behind video systems, combining theory with practical demonstrations. You will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as image resolutions, aspect ratios, signal transmission, and system design. equipping you to effectively manage and troubleshoot video systems in various environments.

You will learn...

Universal principles of image formats for input and output devices
How to handle aspect ratios, resolution mismatches, and frame rates
Methods for determining the appropriate image size for a given application
The role of colour models, depth, and pixel clock in image quality
Signal degradation, compensation techniques, and transmission methods
Differences between analogue and digital signals, including scan formats
How to connect sources to displays and troubleshoot EDID issues
Solutions for extending distances between sources and displays
The use of scalers, audio embedders, and window processors
Practical techniques for system design and real-world problem-solving

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for new engineers or professionals looking to expand their expertise in video technologies. It is ideal for:

AV Engineers
IT Professionals in AV Support Roles
Venue Technicians
Anyone seeking a foundation for more advanced video training

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