The Netherlands - In the last weeks of 2004, Audio Electronics Mattijsen (AEM), Meyer Sound's distributor in the Netherlands, opted to hold the first-ever Dutch training seminar for the Meyer Sound SIM 3 audio analyzer system on Spain's Gran Canaria, one of the sub-tropical Canary Islands. 14 engineers, including two AEM staff, headed for the sun, but Meyer Sound Technical Training Instructor Mauricio "Magu" Ramirez's intense program left the attendees with only the off-hours to actually enjoy the swimming pool. The course's final day focused on practical application of the SIM 3 system, during which the local theatre's audio system was optimized. All the attendees arrived on Gran Canaria either as certified SIM II engineers or having taken an earlier week-long, comprehensive "Compact Seminar," and all 14 left with SIM 3 certificates received at the swimming pool on Friday.The SIM 3 audio analyzer is a natural progression from the famous SIM II machine, offering the fastest, most advanced real-time measurement system for optimization of touring and fixed-installation PA systems. The "all-in-one-box" concept and breakthrough pricing of the SIM 3 system brings source independent measurement within reach of freelance engineers, smaller rental companies, service engineers and R&D teams.
(Lee Baldock)