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Greetings!
In this short update we introduce a new Winter Symposium
training class "Practical Aspects of Loudspeaker Design ", presented by
Peter Larsen. We also introduce products from two more of our exhibitors,
Ferrotec and R&D Team, and remind you to sign up for the symposium if
you haven't already done so. Please forward this update to your friends
and colleagues in the industry!
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Training Class: Practical Aspects of Loudspeaker
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This training class will discuss how good loudspeaker design results in
smooth production and high quality products. It will cover the design of
magnet systems, dome tweeters, cones and cross-overs. It will also cover
making loudspeaker measurements. The course will be illustrated throughout
with practical examples and all attendees will receive a copy of the
training book “Better Speaker Designs in Practice”.
Peter Larsen, B.Sc. EE. has held a variety of engineering positions
at SEAS, Vifa-Speak, Dynaudio and JBL. Since 1993 he has worked as an
independent consultant for leading loudspeaker factories all over the
world including Audax in France, KEF Audio and NXT in the UK, Goldmax in
China, Vifa- Speak in Denmark, and Peerless Fabrikkerne of India. Peter
specializes in in-depth analysis of loudspeakers and manufacturing
techniques, research concerning new components and materials, advanced
Acoustic Finite Element modelling, new measuring methods, novel speaker
design concepts and development of customized products. He also offers a
software package for speaker development and design.
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Exhibitor Focus |
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Ferrotec, the world leader in ferrofluid for the loudspeaker
industry since 1973, offers a complete line of high reliability
ferrofluids that increase yield during the manufacture of speakers,
improve speaker performance by stabilizing voice coil motion, and extend
speaker life. The new APG 1100 series fluids offer next generation,
cost-competitive fluid for tweeters and midrange speakers with
unparalleled performance. The new developmental APG CD series fluids is
the answer for the demanding high temperature requirements of power
compression drivers.
 R&D Team will be demonstrating Vacs
(Visualising ACousticS), a software package that has been developed by
engineers for engineers to simplify the way they visualise, process and
store their acoustic data. Comparing measurements or simulations of
differing origins is easy, because Vacs supports a broad range of
proprietary file formats (MLSSA, Clio, EASERA, B&K, etc.) and also
comes with a highly configurable ASCII-import. Vacs offers sophisticated
tools for analysing directivity data, for example those produced by
turntable or microphone cluster measurements. Vacs keeps data analysis and
storage simple, allowing engineers to focus on using their creativity to
invent and develop great products.
There is still time to join these and other exhibitors. Sign up for a
tabletop booth!
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Register Now! |
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Attendees - if you have not yet registered for the symposium, don't
delay! Download the form and sign up today. You can also use this form to
register for training classes, the round table discussions and to sign up
for the member's only dinner at Yolie's Brazlian Steakhouse.
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Reserve Your Room |
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There are only a handful of rooms left in the ALMA block at the
Orleans, so if you have not made your reservation yet, we recommend
booking immediately as the Orleans hotel cannot guarantee the discounted
rate once these rooms are gone.
To reserve a room at the Orleans Hotel, please call 1800 675 3267
(Mon-Fri 7.00am-11.00pm, Sat-Sun 9.00am-5.00pm PST). Identify yourself as
an attendee of the ALMA Symposium in order to receive the special group
rate of $100 on Jan 5, $120 on Jan 6, and $80 on Jan 7. You will be
required to pay a deposit of the first nights room and tax at time of
booking. All rooms must be booked by Dec 5, 2006 to secure the ALMA rate.
Cancellations incur no fee up to 72 hours before arrival. Within 72 hours
of arrival, the first night deposit is forfeited.
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