Level 1 · Certified Installer
AE-DSP8 PRO Installation & Integration
Factory-correct installation, OEM integration and commissioning of the AE-DSP8 PRO 8-channel processor.
12 hrs of content
20 lessons
6 modules
Product: AE-DSP8 PRO
Format: Self-paced video + practical submission
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What you’ll be able to do
- Plan a vehicle-specific install and wiring diagram
- Integrate with OEM head units using high-level and digital inputs
- Set up input summing, channel routing and network control
- Commission, document and hand over a finished install
Curriculum
6 modules · 9h 45m video · plus labs
01Planning the install
4 lessons · 95 min
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Vehicle survey checklist Free preview
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Mounting location & airflow
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Drawing the wiring diagram
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Bill of materials
02Power, ground & noise
3 lessons · 80 min
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Fusing and cable sizing
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Ground point selection
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Chasing alternator whine
03OEM integration
4 lessons · 140 min
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High-level inputs & auto turn-on
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Summing factory-filtered signals
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Digital & network inputs
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Retaining chimes and voice prompts
04Routing & first power-up
4 lessons · 120 min
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Channel assignment
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Input source routing (IN1 / IN2 / SUM)
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Safe default crossovers
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Connecting the tuning software
05Commissioning & handover
3 lessons · 90 min
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Gain-matching to the amplifiers
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Commissioning report
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Customer handover & backup
06Exam & practical
2 lessons · 60 min
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Written exam
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Practical submission guide
Part of the Certified Installer certification
Install, wire and commission DarkMatter DSPs to factory spec.
AE-DSP8 PRO Installation & Integration
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Gain Structure, Power & Noise
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Exam · 80%+
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Practical vetting
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Certified Installer certificate
- Exam
- 50-question written exam, 80% to pass
- Practical
- Install photo set, wiring diagram and commissioning report
- Certificate valid
- 24 months, serialised and publicly verifiable
Prerequisites
- • DSP Fundamentals for Car Audio (free) recommended