Acoustics 101 Pro : Advanced enclosure design from Udemy

Start designing more advanced enclosures

Finished Acoustics 101? Time to step it up a notch. While we are still going to revisit sealed and bass reflex enclosures, we are going to go deeper into the subject, and touch more advanced stuff. As a bonus, a high output ported enclosure is in the course as well. Besides these familiar enclosures, we going to see some new. Get ready to learn about passive radiator enclosures, 4th order and 6th order bandpass boxes.

Software

Yes, we are going to use software, WinISD. Popular software in the DIY audio community, with lots of features. Don't worry, you can download it for free. What you also get for free is a bunch of excel spreadsheets. These will be used to easily calculate the panel dimensions for each enclosure type. Even if you are not good at math, I'm confident you will find it easy.

3D Modeling

After the enclosures are modeled and the panel dimensions are calculated, we are going to use SketchUp to make 3D models of the enclosure. This has a number of benefits. You can visually check the proportions of the enclosure. You will double check if the panels fit together correctly. You can send someone the drawing with the dimensions. You can do all sorts of things if you expand on this subject. However, bear in mind that this is not a SketchUp course, and it covers only the basics and the stuff you need to make a 3D model of a speaker box.

Building and results

The final part of the course will be me showing you how I build each enclosure. I will describe what I do and you will learn some basic stuff about woodworking so you can build your own speaker boxes (tools required). Each enclosure will be measured and tested. If you have taken Acoustics 201 you will understand what I'm doing, but it's not mandatory. In the end we will compare how each enclosure stacks up to one another by judging the numbers.

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Develops advanced enclosure designs, a core skill in audio engineering

Expands knowledge of sealed and bass reflex enclosures, foundational concepts in audio engineering

Taught by Marius Tanasescu, an accomplished audio engineer

Provides an introduction to passive radiator enclosures, a less common design in audio engineering

Involves hands-on modeling and building, fostering practical skills in enclosure design

Utilizes WinISD software, a widely used tool in the audio engineering industry

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Acoustics 101 Pro : Advanced enclosure design with these activities:

Organize and review course materials

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Improve knowledge retention and understanding by systematically organizing and reviewing the course materials.

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Create a system for organizing notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Review the materials regularly to reinforce key concepts.
Identify areas where further study or clarification is needed.

Read about enclosure design concepts

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Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of enclosure design to better understand the course material.

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Find online resources or books that cover enclosure design concepts.
Read through the materials and take notes on the key concepts.
Identify any areas where you need further clarification.

Practice using WinISD software

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Become proficient in using WinISD to design and simulate enclosures for your projects.

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Download and install WinISD software.
Find tutorials or online courses that cover WinISD.
Follow the tutorials and practice designing and simulating different types of enclosures.

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Calculate enclosure dimensions using spreadsheets

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Gain confidence in calculating enclosure dimensions using spreadsheets to ensure accurate designs.

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Download the Excel spreadsheets provided in the course.
Practice entering different parameters and observing the resulting enclosure dimensions.
Verify your results by comparing them to online calculators or software simulations.

Participate in online discussions

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Engage with fellow learners to share insights, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of the course material.

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Join the online discussion forums or groups related to the course.
Actively participate in discussions by asking thoughtful questions, sharing your perspectives, and responding to others.
Learn from the insights and experiences of other participants.

Design and 3D model a custom enclosure

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Apply your knowledge and skills to design and visualize a custom enclosure for a specific speaker project.

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Determine the specifications and requirements for your custom enclosure.
Use WinISD to design and simulate the enclosure.
Import the enclosure design into SketchUp and create a 3D model.
Review and refine the 3D model to ensure accuracy and functionality.

Help other students with enclosure design

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Solidify your understanding and improve your communication skills by helping others with their enclosure design projects.

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Identify opportunities to assist other students, such as through online forums or study groups.
Provide guidance and support to those seeking help with enclosure design.
Explain concepts and principles clearly, and share your knowledge and experience.

Career center

Learners who complete Acoustics 101 Pro : Advanced enclosure design will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Speaker Designer

A Speaker Designer may need to model speaker boxes in 3D. This course can introduce one to the basics of SketchUp, which is software used to create 3D models of speaker boxes.

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Acoustical Engineer

An Acoustical Engineer may use software on a daily basis. Taking this course will help the student become familiar with WinISD, which is popular software in this field.

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Sound Designer

A Sound Designer may use 3D modeling in their daily work. By taking this course, one can learn the basics of SketchUp, which is software that can be used for creating 3D models of speaker boxes.

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Carpenter

A Carpenter may build speaker boxes. This course can introduce one to the basics of woodworking, which can help to build better speaker boxes.

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Woodworker

A Woodworker may build speaker boxes. This course can introduce one to the basics of woodworking, which can help to build better speaker boxes.

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Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer may design and build speaker boxes. This course will help build a foundation of knowledge about how to design and build advanced enclosures.

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Music Producer

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Industrial Designer

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Electronics Engineer

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Product Designer

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Architect

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Audio Engineer

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Electrical Engineer

An Electrical Engineer may design and build speaker boxes. This course will help build a foundation of knowledge about how to design and build advanced enclosures.

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Audiologist

An Audiologist may be required to measure and test enclosures. This course can help one to build a foundation of knowledge about how an enclosure should be measured and tested.

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Musician

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