d&b audiotechnik recently concluded a workshop tour in South Africa in collaboration with local distributor Stage Audio Works that were designed to equip audio engineers and system technicians with added knowledge and practical skills related to the deployment and optimization of d&b line array systems.
The workshops, which were led by Janko Ramuscak, Senior Application, Training and Support Consultant at d&b audiotechnik, Germany, took place in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The participants were able to enhance their understanding of electroacoustics, line-array configuration and ArrayCalc software through comprehensive theoretical sessions and time spent hands-on with the products.
“Our workshops were tailored to address the needs of regular users of our line-array systems,” explains Ramuscak. “We explored the physical design of loudspeaker cabinets and the underlying principles of line arrays, helping demystify common misconceptions along the way. The sessions also focused on subwoofer deployment and emphasized the importance of robust sound system planning, especially in line array setups. Our software ecosystem, featuring ArrayCalc for planning and R1 for remote control, significantly streamlines this process, and it is important for us to share these technologies with our users.”
Following the theoretical training, attendees were given the chance to put the theory into practice, with d&b V-Series loudspeakers available for practice. “We covered the whole process, from gathering room dimensions to planning a line-array system and then physically deploying it,” Ramuscak says. “After running through a fast and effective commissioning process, attendees could not only see but also listen to all the phenomena discussed in the classroom, such as directivity control and the effect of different time alignments.”
“We are thrilled to have partnered with d&b audiotechnik for these workshops,” adds Nathan Ihlenfeldt, CTO at Stage Audio Works. “The workshops play a pivotal role in advancing the skillsets as well as providing a platform for industry professionals to get together in person, engage with products and exchange ideas.”
