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Sonus Car Audio Adds Two New Classes To 2016 Training Schedule

Sonus Car Audio has announced two new classes for its 2016 training lineup. The trainings take the place of previous trainings, and add more content and hands-on training to both.

The Installogy classes run $799 (with an available discount for previous attendees), with a limit of 15 technicians per class. Classes are three 10-hour days, each. Each Installogy class is focused on technicians with 0-3 years of experience with no experience required, and covers the following:

-          6 hours of Sound School Training – Fundamental instruction on the use of Meters, Oscilloscopes, Types of Signals, Wiring, Identification, and Terminology

-          6 hours of Enclosure Design and Fabrication – How to calculate enclosures properly and design them using the appropriate wood and composites

-          18 hours of Fabrication and Cosmetic Integration – In-depth introduction to layered design and construction, focusing on application to the vehicle while maximizing system design efficiency

-          MECP Basic Certification fundamental instruction (and testing with advanced notice)

Installogy classes are planned for the following dates:

  • January 15-17
  • February 12-14
  • March 11-13
  • April 22-24
  • May 13-15
  • June 10-12
  • July 8-10
  • September 9-11
  • October 14-16
  • November 4-6

The Fabology classes are priced at $899 (also with an available discount for previous attendees), and have a limit of 12 technicians per class. Classes run for three days, with 12-hour days scheduled. Each Fabology class is focused on more experienced technicians, with a requirement of at least three years of experience. Classes cover the following:

-          6 hours of Router Technique and Bit Tutorials – Hands-on experience with various types of router bit usage to accomplish different tasks, and how to identify the appropriate type of bit to use and how to create compound shapes without filler material

-          12 hours of Composite Training – In-depth experience and training on using plastics, fiberglass, and different alloys to create unique projects, as well as training on proper safe cutting, machining, and adhering different types of materials.

-          6 hours of Layering Training – Stacked construction techniques and 3-D panel accents

-          6 hours of Material Finishing Techniques – How to apply and properly finish fabrics and hides, as well as primer, paint, and automotive-grade finishing

-          6 Hours of Presentation and Sales Techniques – Demonstration of techniques to describe and sell profitable custom projects to clients, as well as how to track time and properly log builds, how to properly track costs for the project, and how to bill appropriately for it.

Fabology classes are planned for the following dates:

  • January 22-24
  • February 26-28
  • March 18-20
  • April 29-May1
  • May 20-22
  • June 24-26
  • July 22-24
  • August 5-7
  • September 23-25
  • October 21-23
  • November 11-13
  • December 9-11
  • Fabology will alternate throughout the year from door panels, dash boards, center console style stuff, pillars, and the like. Fabology switches to 12 hour days (3) instead of the 2015 method of four days at +/- 8 hours. Wear comfortable shoes.

Installogy $699 ($599 for Evol Guys) Limit 15 Per Class
0-3 Years Experience

10 Hour Days 30 Hours Total

No Fabrication Experience Required
MECP Crash Course (BASIC)

6 Hours Sound School
-Meters, Scopes, Signal, Wiring, Terminology

6 hours Enclosure Design and Fabrication
-Design and Calculation of Enclosures
-Lumber and composites

18 Hours Fabrication and Cosmetic Integration
-Layered and design and construction for enhancing enclosures and panels.

January 15-17
February 12-14
March 11-13
April 22-24
May 13-15
June 10-12
July 8-10
September 9-11
October 14-16
November 4-6

Fabology $799 ($699 for Evol Guys) Limit 12 Per Class
3-More Years Experience

12 Hour Days 36 Hours Total

Intermediate Fabrication Required

6 Hours Router Techniques and Bit Tutorials
-Demonstration of router usage for compound shape creation without Filler

12 Hours Composites
-Plastics, Fiberglass, alloys
-Cutting, Machining, and adhering composite Materials

6 Hours Layering
-Stacked construction techniques
-Three Dimensional panel accents

6 Hours Presentation and sales technique for acquiring profitable custom jobs
-Demonstration techniques and terminology
-Billing and job costing
-Time tracking build logs

6 Hours Material Finishing Techniques
-Fabrics, Hides
-Primer and Automotive grade finishing

January 22-24
February 26-28
March 18-20
April 29-May1
May 20-22
June 24-26
July 22-24
August 5-7
September 23-25
October 21-23
November 11-13
December 9-11

 

These classes will fill up fast, so students can place a deposit for their class to reserve a spot here:

Installogy class deposits: http://squ.re/1MYpl3h

Fabology class deposits: http://squ.re/21nxbND

Sonus Car Audio provides advanced training solutions to technicians and business owners looking to build their knowledgebase and enhance their business. Realized from real-world experience and research in their own award-winning facility, their training programs are run by their own fully MECP Certified crew and utilize their own line of products. For more information, contact owner Micah Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 931-802-8913.

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