Chief engineer Andy Benton of SurgeX and AV consultant Jim Brown of Audio Systems Group have collaborated to offer a dynamic class on the world of AC Power and Grounding as they relate to Audio Video Systems.

Jim Brown notes, “Power systems require an earth connection for lightning safety, an earthed neutral, and a bond between neutral and all exposed equipment that may become energized. This bonding protects personnel from electrical shock and is a critical element of fire safety. In our systems, audio and video equipment installed at widely separated locations is interconnected, often using unbalanced interfaces that make the wiring sensitive to noise voltages on the safety ground. Power systems must be designed to minimize these voltages, and audio/video equipment and systems must be designed and installed to work properly with proper grounding in place.”

The basic mechanisms by which noise invades audio/video systems will be identified, and effective solutions are described. Surge suppression and power conditioning concepts will be presented as well, in what the instructors call easy-to-understand verbiage and examples.

The class will be held at NSCA Saturday, 3/17 – Sat 3/17 8 AM – 12 PM and is four learning units. To find it, visit here and search for code CTK18.

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