Training And Qualifications; The Qualified V-Dosc Technician (Qvt); The Certified V-Dosc Engineer (Cve) - L-Acoustics dV-DOSC Operator's Manual

0.2 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

V-DOSC and dV-DOSC are innovative systems which are based on a completely new approach to
sound reinforcement. These systems can provide fully predictable results to the extent that no other
existing system is capable of. However, achieving the desired results requires following a rigorous
procedure which may at first seem unusual to some sound designers and engineers. Hopefully, most
of you will embrace this new technology and approach dV-DOSC with an open mind, excited by the
many new possibilities that such a system makes available.
However, it can be "hard to teach an old dog new tricks". For those of you in this category, the first
step to take is to forget your experience with other systems, overcome your biases and forget all the
tricks you have learned from past experience. Try to accept that THIS SYSTEM BEHAVES
DIFFERENTLY! V-DOSC and dV-DOSC cannot be left in the hands of someone who has no
experience with the system - even if that person has great skills and experience with respect to
other systems. A dV-DOSC operator needs specific training and there are two levels of qualification:

THE QUALIFIED V-DOSC TECHNICIAN (QVT)

The responsibilities of a Qualified V-DOSC Technician are: equipment preparation, system design
using ARRAY software (on-site measurements or from architectural plans), system installation
(rigging, assembly, cabling, system focus, preset selection and drive rack configuration), system
testing/tuning and assisting the FOH mix engineer. The QVT is a sound technician with demonstrated
ability who has been chosen for his or her technical expertise by a given V-DOSC Network service
provider. To be included in the official list that is distributed to members of the V-DOSC Network,
the QVT has to meet the following criteria:
♦ Must be recommended by a recognized CVE or official representative of the V-DOSC Network
♦
Must have participated in V-DOSC training sessions on theory and rigging.

THE CERTIFIED V-DOSC ENGINEER (CVE)

The higher level of qualification is termed ''Certified V-DOSC Engineer'' or CVE. In addition to
satisfying the mission statement for Qualified V-DOSC Technicians (see above) the CVE has further
expertise in the areas of: sound design and system measurement as well as extensive real world
experience with V-DOSC. The CVE has comprehensive theoretical understanding of all Wavefront
Sculpture Technology based systems (including V-DOSC, ARCS and dV-DOSC) with a full grasp of
the operating theories and principles behind the system. The CVE is capable of recommending and
endorsing QVTs along with supervising the QVTs during their apprenticeship period towards
becoming a full CVE. In some cases, CVEs may also conduct V-DOSC training sessions.
To be included in the official CVE list that is distributed to members of the V-DOSC Network, the
operator has to meet the following criteria:
♦ Must be recommended by a recognized CVE or official representative of the V-DOSC Network
♦ Must have participated in V-DOSC training sessions on theory and rigging
♦ Must be known and certified by an official representative of L-ACOUSTICS.
The Qualified V-DOSC Technician and Certified V-DOSC Engineer are important representatives of
the V-DOSC Network. While the V-DOSC Network provides the V-DOSC system on a rental basis,
it is the QVT or CVE who accompanies the system at each installation to ensure that performance is
optimal. We hope that you carefully follow the guidelines presented in this manual - it is in
everyone's best interest that V-DOSC and dV-DOSC are deployed correctly and optimally in the
field.
NOTE: L-ACOUSTICS provides QVT training seminars in North America, Europe and at the factory in France (please
contact L-ACOUSTICS for the latest training schedule). In some cases, training can be provided on site.
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