What does Z2H mean?
Z2H stands for Zero to Hero—and that’s exactly what this program is designed to deliver.
You don’t need any prior system-alignment experience to join the course. A basic understanding of audio fundamentals is helpful, but not required.
This is far more than a software class. You won’t just learn how to operate dual-channel FFT measurement tools—you’ll learn how to interpret the data and turn it into smart, confident engineering decisions. You’ll practice real-world system tuning and learn how to “race the system” under pressure.
The mission is simple: by the end of the training, you leave as a system-engineering hero.
That’s why we call it Z2H – Zero to Hero Bootcamp
AVIXA-Approved Certificate of Attendance
When you complete the course, you’ll receive an AVIXA-approved Certificate of Attendance, and your name will be listed in our Smaart Operator Directory.
You’ll also have the option to take the online certification exam to become a Certified Smaart Operator. Certified operators receive a lifetime discount in our webshop.
What You’ll Learn
Core Topics Include:
- Fundamentals of dual-channel FFT-based measurement
- Time- and frequency-domain analysis
- Smaart setup, configuration, and interface
- Building and troubleshooting a measurement rig
- RTA & Spectrograph techniques
- Transfer Function: magnitude, phase, coherence, and data quality
- Impulse Response: delay, time alignment & FFT considerations
- SPL Logging: Smaart & 10Eazy workflow
- Microphone positioning and system alignment concepts
You’ll develop a clear understanding of how Smaart works, why the data behaves the way it does, and how to apply it effectively in real-world sound system engineering.
Application Practicums
This two-day practical module takes place in a live venue or stage environment. You will work with real systems and real problems following a structured yet flexible curriculum tailored to student needs.
Core Topics Include:
- Project planning and system documentation
- Venue evaluation & acoustic behaviour
- Direct vs. reflected sound
- Subwoofer arrays & low-frequency management
- Advanced mic positioning (single, multi-point, spatial averaging)
- Speaker tuning & response shaping
- Coverage extension with fills & delays
- Alignment workflows (level, delay, polarity, frequency)
- LTC process (Level-Time-Combine)
- Quick delay-finder techniques
- Real-world subwoofer alignment & crossover timing
- Commissioning a full L/R + FF + Delay + Subs system
