Don and his wife, Carolyn, founded Synergetic Audio Concepts or Syn-Aud-Con, later referred to as SynAudCon, in 1973. For 23 years Don and Carolyn created the synergetic foundation that educated and trained more than 10,000 sound contractors, designers and consultants from around the world. They literally changed lives. SynAudCon was acquired by Pat and Brenda […]
By Pat Brown SynAudCon “Frequency response matching” is a popular endeavor in both professional and consumer audio systems. Should this be part of the system tuning process? A logical use of audio filters is to attempt to “match” the frequency response of a microphone, loudspeaker, amplifier, or room to that of another. The logic behind this […]
By Pat Brown SynAudCon “Constant Voltage” Distribution Systems Constant voltage is a term used to describe a circuit where the voltage from the source is not significantly affected by the presence of the load. It has nothing to do with the actual voltage waveform, especially in a sound system, which can be a sine wave, music, […]
Happy LAVNCH WEEK 4.0, AV pros and fans! This is my first time writing (and experiencing) a LAVNCH WEEK, and it’s been exciting, informative and FUN! In Leah’s words, LAVNCH WEEK events are “part digital-event experience, part virtual product-launch stage and part networking hub,” where we take a deep dive into the now and next […]
If there were a “University of Audio Technology,” it would be called SynAudCon; why reinvent the wheel? Synergetic Audio Concepts, known fondly as SynAudCon by the thousands of AV professionals who’ve taken its courses over the past 48 years, offers the ultimate audio “degree” program through a college-like track of classes. Pat and Brenda Brown, who run […]
SynAudCon announced and update to its “Course 100 – Principles of Audio” and it’s already on live on the website. “Course 100 – Principles of Audio” is the fifth course to undergo such renovations by SynAudCon in the last 24 months. The newly released Course 100 underwent a six-month transformation process — expanding on topics […]
SynAudCon announced the release of two new online training courses: “Equalization” and “Advanced Equalization.” Both courses will be approved for renewal units (RUs). Exact course credits are scheduled for public release soon. Both course additions will include the new integrated learning experience utilizing lectures and hands-on demonstrations mentioned by the company in January 2020. Developed […]
SynAudCon announces two-day live training seminar “Sound System Tech” instructed by Pat Brown. The event will be held at Messiah College, in Mechanicsburg, Penn. (eight miles outside of Harrisburg, Penn.). Course attendees will receive 16 Renewal Units, 10 CEDIA CEUs, a one-year SynAudCon Membership, full course materials and certificate of completion. Pat Brown will present […]
Industry leader in online and in-person audio training, SynAudCon, recently released Spring 2019 training event dates. The lineup will be marketed to audio professionals, system engineers, designers and installers. SynAudCon training is purposefully created with the audio practitioner in mind, providing key tools and methods of understanding which promote “deep thinking and understanding,” encouraging career […]
SynAudCon’s three-day Sound Reinforcement for Technicians seminar will help you learn the practical information to install sound systems correctly and to troubleshoot existing systems. Watch the three-minute video to learn more. June 13-15, 2015 at InfoComm in Orlando, FL Seminar instructor is Pat Brown. Approved for 24 InfoComm RUs and 21 BICSI CECs. Price: $995 […]
