dBTechnologies Academy

ACADEMY

Recording and Mixing Rock: Everything you always wanted to know

05 diciembre 2024

(English Language, Bologna, Italy)

Join the Legends: An Exclusive In-Person Rock Recording Masterclass with Joe Barresi, Chad Bamford, and Mike Tacci

Step into the studio with three of the biggest names in music production. This in-person masterclass, organized by dBTechnologies Academy, offers a rare, immersive opportunity to engage directly with Joe Barresi, Chad Bamford, and Mike Tacci—engineers and mixers behind iconic rock recordings. This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and learn firsthand from professionals whose credits include legendary bands like Tool, Metallica, Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, and many more.

The event will unfold as an interactive Q&A session, interspersed with exclusive media demonstrations. Joe, Chad, and Mike will share the secrets behind the sounds that defined legendary albums, using real examples to show exactly how they achieved them. From tracking to mixing, they’ll dive into topics like drum and bass tones, guitar and vocal processing, phase alignment, parallel compression, hybrid vs. in-the-box workflows, summing mixers, delay compensation, and more.

Meet the Hosts:

Joe Barresi – Well known for his work with Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Avenged Sevenfold, Chevelle, and Bad Religion, Joe brings his expertise in mixing and production. (More at joebarresi.com)
Chad Bamford – Co-director of ProSoundWorkshop, Chad has credits on albums for Weezer, Spiritualized, OFF!, Cage the Elephant, AFI, Perry Farrell, and Scott Weiland, plus over 200 live sessions for Guitar Center with artists like Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, Social Distortion, Joan Jett, Joe Walsh, Jimmy Cliff, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Snoop Dogg, Imagine Dragons, and Earth, Wind & Fire. (More at prosoundworkshop.com)
Mike Tacci – A veteran engineer with a career spanning five decades, Mike’s extensive work includes iconic artists like Metallica, Megadeth, Whitesnake, Cheap Trick, George Clinton, Bruce Springsteen, Vasco Rossi, Eros Ramazzotti, Jovanotti, Laura Pausini, and Negrita.

Don’t miss this chance to connect face-to-face with these masters of rock recording, get your questions answered, and elevate your own skills.

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This event, organized by dBTechnologies Academy, will take place in person only at dBTechnologies Headquarters - AEB Industriale Showroom, Via Giacomo Brodolini 3, 40053 Valsamoggia, Località Crespellano, Bologna and it will be in english Language.
Free parking is available on the premises, and lunch will be provided on-site. For any questions, assistance with nearby hotels, or to specify dietary requirements, please reach out to us via the contact form at www.dbtechnologies.com.

Come prepared with your best questions for the hosts!

Advanced Dante Networking

13 enero 2025

(Italian Language , Bologna, Italia)

Advanced Dante Networking
In collaboration with Yamaha Commercial Audio Italy

This advanced course provides hands-on training on Audinate Dante digital audio systems with a practical and down-to-earth approach. Using real-world examples, participants will gain immediately applicable skills, ensuring they leave the course ready to implement what they've learned. After completing the course, participants will be well-prepared to independently take the Audinate Dante Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams available online through the Audinate website.

Course Program

Network Layers
Dante Protocol
Dante Discovery
Clock (Part 1)
Dante Flows
Switches
Latencies
Dante Controller (Practical Use)
Quality of Service
Clock (Part 2)
Redundancy
Troubleshooting

Instructor:
Marco Giovanetti
Marco Giovanetti began his career in audio in 1995, working as FOH Engineer, Monitor Engineer, and Stage Manager with various audio services. Over the years, he developed significant expertise in digital audio protocols such as Ethersound and Dante. Since 2012, he has worked with Yamaha, focusing on pre and post-sales support and audio system design assistance.

VIO Operator Level 1 + Level 2

19 - 20 febrero 2025

(Lingua Italiana, Bologna, Italy)

VIO Operator Level 1 + Level 2
VIO OPERATOR LEVEL 1 (DAY 1) 

The VIO Operator Level 1 training equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to operate dBTechnologies’ VIO Series, our flagship line of premium sound reinforcement products. Attendees who complete this training will receive a globally recognized certificate, establishing them as certified users of VIO Series equipment, including line arrays, subwoofers, point sources, and wedges. 

Training Topics
Basic Acoustic Theory

• Core concepts: frequency, time, phase, polarity

• FIR (Finite Impulse Response) and IIR (Infinite Impulse Response) filters and applications

• Introduction to line array theory for understanding VIO system behavior in various environments
VIO Presets

• Examining the effects of atmospheric conditions on sound performance

• Strategies for system aiming and preset selection based on environmental factors

• Overview of coupling presets and high-frequency compensation to optimize performance in challenging acoustic settings
Design and Control Basics

• Aurora Net Software: Comprehensive use of Aurora Net for remote control, monitoring, and firmware updates

• RDNet and Networking:Fundamentals of networking within the VIO system to enhance system control

• dBTechnologies Composer Software Utility: Practical application of Composer as a planning and configuration tool, streamlining VIO system setup and design

• User Preset Management: Procedures for creating, managing, and deploying user-defined presets and safely recall them.

• Firmware 2.0 Overview: Key functionalities of the latest firmware, best practices for use, and important guidelines for secure and efficient deployment of VIO systems
Deployment Techniques

• Safe rigging fundamentals for VIO line arrays and subs

• Hands-on setup of a small sound system, including both ground-stacked and suspended configurations for line arrays and subwoofers 
This training will combine theoretical insights with interactive demonstrations and practice sessions.

Participants will have the opportunity to apply each concept in real-time, ensuring they leave with both the knowledge and practical skills to deploy VIO systems confidently.

 _______________________  VIO OPERATOR LEVEL 2 (DAY 2)

VIO Operator Level 2 is an advanced certification course designed for those who have completed VIO Operator Level 1.

This training builds upon the foundational knowledge covered in Level 1, providing a deeper, more hands-on approach. As a practical extension of Level 1, Level 2 focuses on system modeling, advanced networking, and control techniques, allowing participants to specialize further in deploying and optimizing the VIO Series.

Training Topics
Design

• System Modeling: Practical training using AFMG EASE Focus software for precise VIO system modeling and visualization

• Dante Networking: Setup and integration of Dante networking for seamless audio distribution

• RDNet Networking: Advanced RDNet configurations for more complex VIO system setups  Deployment

• Advanced Rigging Procedures: Enhanced rigging techniques for complex configurations, ensuring safe and effective deployment of large VIO array  Control

• Aurora Net Advanced: In-depth use of Aurora Net for detailed system control and customization

• Alignment and Tuning: Practical training in system alignment, phase, and frequency tuning to achieve optimal sound performance

• Subwoofer Arrays: Configuration and tuning of subwoofer arrays to optimize low-frequency performance across venues

VIO Operator Level 2 emphasizes practical, hands-on learning to solidify and extend the foundational skills from Level 1.

Participants will work directly with systems and software tools, gaining expertise through real-world application and in-depth system handling.
This course is ideal for users looking to achieve mastery in VIO system design, control, and deployment.

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A Laptop with Windows OS (or Mac with virtualized Windows environment) is recommended to operate with "dBTechnologies Composer" and "AFMG Ease Focus" and "Aurora Net".

VIO Operator Level 1 + Level 2

26 - 27 marzo 2025