overlord311 Posted June 24, 2001 Share Posted June 24, 2001 I was not really sure which forum to put this question in, but I figure that I'll try here. Currently, I am in my second year in the Electrical Engineering School at Cornell University. I am looking to get some information on the backgrounds of some of the people at Klipsch and similar companies. There are, of course, obvious questions like schools and degree plans, but I think I am looking for more personal opinions and advice. Although the working of a speaker has always intrigued me, I am currently interested in amplifier design. My friends all call me somewhat of a geek because I have circuits on breadboards lying all over my room. I just finished my second solid state amp (I have an enclosure left to build) using dual IC's, LM3886t, from NSC. I also adapted it to drive guitar level input, and included 3 types of distortion. My question to those in the audio engineering field is this: what type of background would you recommend for someone looking to get in this field? Heavy EE, or Mech. E? I would imagine that this would vary depending on the project to which you are assigned (ie. crossovers, enclosures, etc.). I would imagine that fluid mechanics is very important, along with waves from phyiscs. Can anyone provide me with information and/or opinions on all of this? Is there any demand for engineers of this sort in the market today? in 4-5 years? I have always grown up with a philosophy on work (largely influenced by my dad) that says that you should do something that you truly enjoy and love. I can say, at this point at least, that this field is something that I love, but I am looking for insight to what it is like to actually be a part of it. I really appreciate all of your help and responses. Brandon Richter bcr5@cornell.edu; brandon_richter@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted June 30, 2001 Share Posted June 30, 2001 Hi I am suprised that no one has replyed to your thread,I will try and make a few suggjestions #1 Attend CEDIA and CES this is where you will find a lot of manufacuters #2 Attend the Professional A/V Retailers Assc. seminar (PARA) #3Apply for the free Residetial Systems publication www.resmagonline.com In the back you will find a Career Market Place section where Manufatures and Installers are looking for Professional help #4 Be prepaired for long hours at low pay you dont enter the A/V buisness for the money hours invested VS money earned is very low Even if you are qualified for the position you may have to spend time at a lower position to prove yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted June 30, 2001 Share Posted June 30, 2001 Brandon, I am not in the audio field, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. If you are interested in getting into amplifier design, you will need a EE degree. Most everything in audio is more EE related than ME. However, you are correct in that ME knowledge is also important since the end-product, music, is mechanical energy. I would suggest staying with EE, but also taking some additional ME classes as electives. Heat transfer and vibrations would be two very good ME electives for you to take. Fluid mechanics, as you suggested, could also provide you with useful knowledge. In getting your EE degree, you will likely have to take quite a bit of physics classes as well as other engineering discipline classes that should give you a good foundation for going into the audio industry. I'm sure there are others here that could give you good advice as well. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted June 30, 2001 Share Posted June 30, 2001 Brandon, First off, to spite my continuous persuit of engineering stuff, I am NOT a BSEE. I am the product of experience and experimentation. If there is any single thing that I wish I had none and didn't do it's persue higher mathematics! It's a tool that applies to every engineering area. Learn it, parctice it and MASTER it! It's my weakest area and I suffer for it! I am just no good at it. P.S. -- And my spelling is pretty bad too! 8^) Al K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted July 9, 2001 Share Posted July 9, 2001 Hi The reason I suggested attending the Seminars and the various shows is that most often the manufactures will bring the product engineers with them to answer questions.This would be of great benefit to you.You could pick there brain a little to see if this is acually what you want, and may also pick up suggestions on how to enter the field if you are cordial enough L8TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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