Rebeca Mckin: The way I done it was started with a small family run A/V retailer in their warehouse and then built up knowledge of the equipment, then went on to be a delivery/installation engineer, if you do some type of electronics engineering course at college/university that will help massively
Laveta Fathy: Installing gear is very different from being a Tech.Woodwoorking, cable pulling, sheet-rock patching are actually more important.If you want some certifications - Look into the following:ISF Calibrationists - These guys calibrate HDTV's and projectors to industry standards.CEDIA - Certified Electronic Design Installers Association - An organization for home-theater installers to join, take classes and learn how to do design, acoustics, finishing, etc.THX - they have a certification course to teach you how to install and make the room follow THX standards.NOTE: Right now the economy is bad. Un-employment is over 10%. The high-end jobs ($100,000) are always ! rare and the middle-class are not installing dedicated HT systems. What I am saying - dont bet your future on this 'luxury' industry right now. Take some classes, learn, but dont count on this to make a living right now. (Just my opinion)....Show more
Lynn Melbourne: Well it only takes a couple of days to install an ht. when you don't have a lot of demands, many would do very expensive system which is not necessary. That's why I am doing it for beers.
Lucrecia Laurito: I don't understand why you think you have to be a electronics systems technician to be an installer, I personally have never heard of anyone with such a degree to be an installer. Most installers I know all get there experience through hands on training. The only real place to get training specifically to installing audio video systems is through Cedia. Honestly I don't know how good their classes are I have personally not be through them, but my guess is they are pretty good, will probably g! ive you a good foundation of information.I have designed and i! nstalled some of the very best in high end audio video systems, the level of systems in which you want to install will depend on the amount of knowledge you acquire. Honestly it can take years to understand all the complexity's of designing and installing a audio or audio video system properly. It all depends on what level you want to be knowledgeable in. You can certainly get some basic knowledge and then learn as you go. Discover you local independent high end audio video dealers as they are the place to go for higher quality systems, and they all have there own installation crews. Some will even take on apprentices so you can start on the ground floor and get hands on training.I would strongly suggest learning as much as you can through books, magazines etc. The one book I think is required reading is THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO /by Robert Harley. It is very well written, very informative, and will give you a great understanding of what makes a good audio! system. It also has good information on home theater systems. When you understand what makes a good music or stereo system this will help you also have a deeper understand what can make a good home theater system.The only trade magazines I recommend are Absolute Sound, Perfect Vision, and Stereophile. 99% of the rest are mid fi magazines and don't have a clue about higher quality sound systems. There is a tremendous amount of really poor information out there even from so called 'professionals" and trade magazines, so get your information from trusted sources like these magazines. These are some of the most respected magazines, reviewers etc, in the industry.Kevin40 years high end audio video specialist, design, install, and calibrate high end audio video systems....Show more
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