After exploding on the scene four decades ago, THX took the world by storm creating the world-class standard for audio video technology so that viewers can enjoy movies, music, and games the way the creators intended their art to be enjoyed. Today, THX regularly certifies not only leading global cinemas, but also home theater equipment, and mobile devices such as laptops and headphones. But what about the industry experts who day in and day out advise, consult, design, and install home theater systems? From high end home theater installers to DIY home theater enthusiasts, there is much to learn and business to grow for those who become THX Certified Home Theater Professionals, which is why THX provides a plethora of training.
Drawing upon its forty years of expertise, THX is once again offering these coveted certification training courses for pros and installers.
THX and HAA partnered to announce the new run of training this fall during CEDIA during a session entitled “THX: A Brief History and Way Forward,” and will officially relaunch the new certified trainings on January 12 during CES2024.
To become a THX Certified Home Theater Professional (THX Level I) participants can enroll and attend training to be held in Henderson, close to downtown Las Vegas, January 12th. Register here, while spots are available (when registering, select “Preferred location: Las Vegas Jan2024”).
THX and HAA always shared a common vision about technical guidelines and the value of understanding the science behind home cinema acoustics. HAA was originally inspired by a need to take the acoustical design requirements of THX into an advanced workshop setting providing more in-depth training for professional integrators. The best practices and requirements of both organizations have always been in aligned. HAA has also partnered with CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) since 2020, and THX has long been a CEDIA member, so participants can rest assured the level of training is the highest in the industry.
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THX Home Theater Level I is an introductory seminar focusing on cinema design and acoustical fundamentals from the THX perspective that ranges from its roots in Hollywood to today’s best global practices and standards. It also covers the contributions by THX to the advancement of video and sound reproduction in the consumer electronics world.
Created in 1986, THX is credited with bringing many of the design and calibration concepts it developed for movie studios and commercial cinemas to consumer products. Many of the elements we find in current audio products were first introduced by THX. It is fair to say they revolutionized the sound quality possible in the home.
While expanding its focus to a wider group of entertainment products, THX remains a fundamental part of movie studio design projects. The company is credited with the design of numerous state-of-the-art production rooms creating the top movies watched for four decades. The famous list of current major studios dubbing stages, mixing rooms, pre- and postproduction rooms that were designed by THX is extensive. The perspective they bring provides a vital link between A-List movie production and accurate home reproduction.
“We’ve continued over the decades to refine the detailed and technical information needed by any home theater installer that ensures the very best in audio and video performance,” said Steven P. Martz, vice president of global technology partnerships and director of the THX Trainings. “Combining both the cataloged and otherwise unavailable home theater installation guidance with Gerry’s decades of experience and effective teaching, makes the THX Certified Professional Trainings a must-have certificate for anyone looking to stand a cut above the rest in home theater advisement, design, and installation.”
The new THX HT Level I is a highly effective combination of critical information on THX standards and the fundamentals of designing a magnificent home cinema. It is recommended not only as an entry point for advanced certification for integrators but also as a valuable primer for interior designers, project managers, sales staff, and anyone interfacing with clients pondering a home cinema. It is extremely interesting and provides the necessary insight for anyone involved in the industry.
In addition to the knowledge presented by the THX HT Level 1 class, students can earn THX Certified Professional HT1 Advisor certification achieved by testing. Successful students will be allowed to use the THX HT1 Adviser logo in their business and be found on the THX Integrator database. This also allows them to enter the HAA Advanced training track by taking the next two levels of workshops. Successful completion of each workshop will earn students the corresponding THX HT2 Integrator and then THX HT3 Advanced Integrator certifications.
Anyone interested in beginning their THX adventure can go to the THX.com website or directly to register here for Jan 12, 2024, and enroll in the THX HT Level 1 seminar. Future training dates will be posted on the site as they are scheduled.
Gerry Lemay is the Founder of Home Acoustics Alliance.
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