Motorcycle System Design & Installation

Trainer Name: Sam Walker - Owner/Installer of Walker Audio Designs 

Date & Time: Monday, May 13th, 6:30 PM

Training Description:

With 20+ years in the 12 volt industry and 10+ years specializing in Harley Davidson audio, Sam will discuss the following: 

• Fears of Getting Into Motorcycle Audio 
• How to Break Into the Category
• Tips and Tricks of the Trade

OEM Integration / Best Practices Round Table

Trainer Name: TBD

Date & Time: Monday,  May 13, 7:00 pm

Training Description:

Discover why your understanding of OEM Integration is increasingly vital to your success, as new cars continue to present fresh challenges for salespeople and technicians. This is a unique opportunity to hear from industry veterans and gain insights that can significantly impact your career.

Learn about the latest in DSP, integration modules, and accessories to improve your customers' cars' overall compatibility, audio experience, and system performance. 

OEM integration can also improve the accuracy and detail of a vehicle's built-in features, even if the entertainment system is non-replaceable.

DAYTIME TRAININGS

Gladen Mosconi: Unlock the World of Premium Audio

Trainer Name: Nick Wingate 

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Join us for an extraordinary training event featuring the renowned Gladen speakers and Mosconi DSP and amplifiers. This session, led by Nick Wingate, is tailored for those who aspire to master the art of high-fidelity audio. 

Pioneer: The Latest Products for 2024

Trainer Name: Hazim Jainoor  

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Come aboard for an exclusive look into the latest offerings from Pioneer! Explore unique features perfect for demonstrations, found solely on our flagship NEX receivers. Increase your revenue and elevate your customers & in-store experience with Pioneer!

AudioControl: Making Good Sound Great in 2024

Trainer Name: Matthew Palumbo - National Sales Manager     

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Join National Sales Manager, Matthew Palumbo as he takes you on a tour of the AudioControl mobile products for 2024! Covered in this session will be all the latest and greatest, including products like the full line of PNW full-range speakers, Spike series subwoofers, Space series subwoofers, and the recently released loaded subwoofer enclosures. Learn how using the latest offerings from AudioControl, you can turn out better-sounding installs that result in more satisfied clients and more profit for you and your shop. Both salespeople and technicians are encouraged to attend, as there is something for every attendee to learn in this session. Also, on-time attendees that stay for the entire session will receive free AudioControl swag and be entered to win great prizes in a raffle at the end of the training.

Stinger: Solutions for Every Install

Trainer Name: Matthew Palumbo - National Sales Manager     

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Join Matthew Palumbo as we take an in-depth look at the latest offering from the exciting new Stinger family of products. We’ll showcase our new vehicle-specific audio, infotainment, and lighting solutions that will help reduce installation time and difficulty while enhancing the user experience. PAC’s time-saving integration solutions that help ease the pain of modern sales and installation challenges will also be covered. Learn how RadioPRO Advanced, RadioPRO Integrated Kits, AmpPRO, and CanPRO save you installation cost and protect profit margins for all levels of radio replacement and audio integration with solutions that work exactly the way you want and need, the first time!

Audison New Product Trainings

Trainer Name: Ken Ward of Elettromedia Italy

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

New DSP software, new DSP amplifiers, new Multichannel Amplifiers

OEM Integration tools are the most advanced on the market, with your choice of correcting amplitude, phase, and time – OR using iDatalink Maestro interfaces!

ESCORT Driver Alert Systems

Trainer Name: Donnie Montgomery - Sales Manager

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Sales and Tech Overview

VIPER Training

VIPER: Vehicle Theft is on the Rise!

Trainer Name: Darren Roth

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

IDENTIFIED: Firmware, T-Harnesses, What's New, Problems, Opportunities, Solutions

Walk (or run!) through the evolution of the DS4 ecosystem with us. Don’t miss out on a front-row seat as we share all the improvements made to this platform and what’s to come! From industry-first firmware solutions, new hardware solutions, T-harness coverage, as well as in-depth installation tips and techniques, come discover why VIPER is the most recognized name in vehicle security.

VOXX Training

VOXXeKey: Leave Your Key at Home + CarLink 7

Trainer Name: Airon Ayala

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

VOXXeKey Phone-As-A-Key Sharing Technology + CarLink 7 Telematics Vehicle Control: Everything You Need To Know!

Experience the pinnacle of digital key sharing and access control innovation with VOXXeKey™, Phone-as-a-Key sharing technology. VOXX Seamlessly merges cutting-edge technology with unparalleled convenience, to deliver a revolutionary solution that is designed to redefine how we interact with vehicles for keyless entry, access, driving, and sharing. As a bonus, you’ll learn about the latest CarLink product, the ASCL7 telematics vehicle control!

Diamond Audio Training

Harley Davidson Radio Introduction

Trainer Name: Ryan Klein

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14 - 11:am

Training Description:

Ryan Klein with CVDA will be going over the advanced features of their new MSHD Harley Davidson Radios with patent-pending features.

iDatalink Training

iDatalink Maestro Training - 2024

Trainer Name: Matt Yerger

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

In this training you will learn about 4 new interface modules, The Maestro SR, Masetro AR2, Maestro A2B and the Maestro MIC1. We will also look at 11 new dash kit solutions for a variety of vehicles including Audi, VW, Ford, Dodge and Jeep. In addition to the modules and dash kits we will cover some of the new camera integration features offered on the Maestro RR and RR2. We hope to see you there!

Firstech Training

Firstech New Product Training - 2024

Trainer Names: Mike Rinehart & Jeffrey Barnett

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

We will be introducing the Drone XC - the world's first dash cam that connects to your aftermarket alarm or remote starter and gives you live streaming.

The Firstech team will be discussing the options you have access to in the camera, then answering any questions you may have about this new and exciting product.

Hope to see you there!

Infinity Training

Infinity Harley Plug N Play Kits

Trainer Name: Shawn Spedding

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Deep Dive review of the Industries only HD Kits with Pre-Tuned DSP. What makes these kits different and why they should be your go to plug n play kits and products for Harley Davidson. Designed from the ground up with Industry leaders in the category space, Infinity has created a complete solution that has unique different approach to the system designs. Complete with added flexibility creating solutions that are easy to demo each system to a customer. supported by new Display Display program that will be introduced at the PNWCEE. Attendees will be eligible for a raffle where we'll be giving away a Pair of INFINITY BeTA621 and a 4 Speaker HD Kit at the end of the training.

JVC Training

JVC, It’s all in the DEMO.

Trainer Name: Marcus Vasconcellos, KENWOOD Product Specialist

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Welcome to "Its All in the DEMO!" In this training we delve into the cutting-edge features that set JVC apart in the automotive electronics industry. From K2 Tuning Technology, which revolutionizes audio

processing to deliver unparalleled sound quality, to the Dynamic GUI with User Customization which allows users to tailor their interface to their preferences. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of JVC's

commitment to innovation and improved user experience. Also, exclusive features of iData-Link will be explored, offering seamless integration with vehicle systems for enhanced functionality. “All in the DEMO" promises to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in showcasing JVC Mobile Electronics' advanced technologies to customers.

Kenwood Training

KENWOOD To The Core!

Trainer Name: Marcus Vasconcellos, KENWOOD Product Specialist

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Join us as we cover what makes KENWOOD an Industry Leader in Mobile Electronics. In this training we cover

KENWOOD’s top selling features, highlight exclusive capabilities of iDatalink Maestro Integration and take a look at the “Family” of KENWOOD Products and what makes each branch of the “Family Tree” special. We point out the advantages and value of each line of products in our explanation of “Why Kenwood”. We will also provide a sneak peek of what is coming soon.

PowerBass Training

The best OE speaker solutions and MORE!

Trainer Name: Jeff Falk, PowerBass National Sales Manager

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Come and see the multitude of solutions that PowerBass offers for OE speakers. From an extensive range of plug and play speakers to a wide variety of OE raw drivers. Also a look at the new small and affordable DSP unit, the PBX-DSP8 from Powerbass. And highlighting one of the best Powersports soundbars in the industry, the award winning XL-1250. See you there!

Linkswell Training

Come See the current & future of car entertainment; it’s beyond CarPlay & Android Auto.

Trainer Name: Victor Chavez

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

This training will give a brief history of LinksWell Inc., Who we are, our commitment to quality, and pushing the bar of features and user experience for our industry. We will talk about what makes LinksWell products different from every other product available on the market today. Then, we will do a live demo.

We will have a working system and walk through the fit and finish of the product, the ease of installation, the factory integration, and how we interface with the different vehicle features. We will also demo some features that set our radio apart from all others, like WIFI, the 4G SIM Card option, the Google Play store, split screening apps, customizing homepages, adding new third-party apps, and more. 

JL Audio Training

Expert Assist

Trainer Names: Rob Haynes & Matt Mergenthal 

Date & Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, Time TBD

Expert Assist is an incredible new feature in JL Audio's TüN® software. It works with either a USB microphone or the MAX™ Audio Measurement System. It expedites the tuning process of JL Audio's TwK® System Tuning DSP, VXi, and MVi DSP-based amplifiers. Learn how using Expert Assist yields consistent, high-level performance in an efficient manner that retailers already successful with DSP and those new to DSP can benefit from.

Clarion Marine Audio

Trainer Names: Rob Haynes & Matt Mergenthal 

Date & Time: Tuesday, Time TBD

Clarion Marine Audio has a historical reputation as one of the leaders in quality marine audio products. Thanks to a strategic licensing partnership with JL Audio, Clarion Marine Audio is facing a resurgence with brand-new, feature-packed source units, coaxial speakers, and subwoofers coming to the market. In addition to where Clarion Marine Audio fits your store's portfolio, learn about four brand-new source units, new wired remote controllers, which heritage source units continue to remain, and two new lines of coaxial speakers. 

JL Audio Speaker Review and Going Active vs. Passive

Trainer Names: Rob Haynes & Matt Mergenthal 

Date & Time: Wednesday, Time TBD

Join the JL Audio Training Team for a discussion comparing "going active" vs. "going passive" when designing audio systems and working with speakers. Learn the advantages of each approach and some extra points to keep in mind during the system design process. Additionally, learn about the JL Audio speaker lineup, including the brand new C6-650 component speakers, Custom Fit (CF) line, and C1-650se component speakers.

Simplifying the Process of Selling DSP

Trainer Names: Rob Haynes & Matt Mergenthal 

Date & Time: Tuesday Evening, Time TBD

Selling high-end products and technologies such as DSP to your "everyday" customers is much simpler than you think. Instead of rattling off a bunch of features or technologies your customer may not understand or see value in, learn how to create an exciting experience that only DSP technology can provide. On top of learning how to let a proper demo sell the DSP experience for you, learn how to properly qualify customers, use their answers to justify the cost of the system that you are presenting to them, the importance of an installer's involvement during the sales process, using tiered labor quoting and more. Following these steps will help you sell more DSP-based products, create even better-sounding audio systems, increase profitability, increase labor dollars, and create a buzz that separates you from your competition.

Alpine Training

New and Exciting Products from Alpine: OPTIM™ & Tesla

Trainer Name: Colin Vargo, Brand Specialist

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Learn about the exciting products and vehicle-specific solutions coming in 2024. Training content will include segments about the competitive advantage and transformational power of Alpine’s OPTIM™ family line, how to unleash the full power and potential of your Tesla with Alpine specifically designed Tesla systems, and other highlights from the Alpine 2024 product line!

Dynamat Training

Dynamat is back in the PNW with new and profitable products!

Trainer Name: Eddie Shelton

Date & Time: TBD

Training Description:

Dynamat is back in the PNW with renewed strength! Armed with our new partners, Crossover Marketing, and new products that launched last year and one just last month, this session will review Dynamat’s well-known portfolio of products for Mobile Electronics. Extra focus will be on Dynamat’s new products as well as the new and high performing butyl product, ProX, tested to be the best sound damping material available.

Additionally, we will preview the upcoming custom cut kits and methods to “attach” Dynamat to most of your installs to increase revenue and profit.