bassrace Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Well I finally ordered my basic installation technician study guide. I love this hobby and I am trying to possibly make it a career. I know, if I do eventually get an installer position I wont only be installing audio, but all car related electronics intrigue me..... I feel like I'm finally going for something I really want to do (work related). Is there any advice or suggestions any of you can give me that might help me? Is it really worth it to get the certification? (hopefully because I already made an investment)lol. Like would it help to land me a job as a basic installer? (I know experience is what is perferred but...... Gotta start somewhere right?) Edited December 12, 2011 by bassrace Quote 145.9@40hz 145.3@34hz big 3 X2 group 34 Deka Group 31 All 0/1 awg jl meta wire Alpine CDA 7894 Orion HCCA D5000 2 AQ HDC312's Crunch gpv1100.2 (for 6.5"s only) AQ pro audio 6.5" - 3 sets AQ supertweeters - 2 sets 2000 Slamry
bassrace Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Posted December 12, 2011 Is this certification worth my time & money? Quote 145.9@40hz 145.3@34hz big 3 X2 group 34 Deka Group 31 All 0/1 awg jl meta wire Alpine CDA 7894 Orion HCCA D5000 2 AQ HDC312's Crunch gpv1100.2 (for 6.5"s only) AQ pro audio 6.5" - 3 sets AQ supertweeters - 2 sets 2000 Slamry
deeje Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 Depends where you end up working. Quote --2004 Toyota 4runner New Build Log -2002 Acura Tl-S Old Build Log Team DC Audio spl dust is an option you can get on the coils... it's great for extra 1000 watts of power where can i get this spl dust and how much is it. is it hard to apply? lol
Ray Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 You will learn the basics on ohms law and relays. Good book to have. Working at best buy is the best entry level job you could get. You will get good technique and learn lots of vehicles. Spend 2-3 years there, then apply at a custom shop. Best advice i can give ya Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz
JasonJones Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 If this is your passion do it to it man. The basic cert is really good at learning the entry level concepts of Ohms law, Kirchoffs etc. if you take the test I recommend learning your fuse types top to bottom because it WILL ask you every type. Also ask for the dry erase board they should give you... The person supervising my tests never gave me one so who knows it I screwed up some math. GL! Quote
bassrace Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks guys! I appreciate the insight and advice. And Ray I will go talk to best buy and see what they could do for me when I get the certification, hopefully they could use an extra pair of hands. Quote 145.9@40hz 145.3@34hz big 3 X2 group 34 Deka Group 31 All 0/1 awg jl meta wire Alpine CDA 7894 Orion HCCA D5000 2 AQ HDC312's Crunch gpv1100.2 (for 6.5"s only) AQ pro audio 6.5" - 3 sets AQ supertweeters - 2 sets 2000 Slamry
JasonJones Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 If you plan on working at Best Buy and have basic knowledge just look for a bay hiring. They will pay for your MECP Certifications and order you the books. Essentially you start off with basic knowledge and then get Best Buy certified which has bare bones fundamental requirements. Quote
c.director Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 I have the guide and its a helpful book, i've read it, but never took the test. Its not stuff that you couldn't learn elsewhere and through a little experience. I think it would mostly help to have some credentials to back your word up. (and at best buy, like Ray said). Quote Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caleb.arnold.9809 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CustomAudioChannel?feature=watch
fmedina Posted December 12, 2011 Report Posted December 12, 2011 Where did you get that guide? I'm just like you and love this hobby and am too interested in making this my career man. Right now just been doing local stuff yano. But I want to get big. Quote
bassrace Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Posted December 12, 2011 Where did you get that guide? I'm just like you and love this hobby and am too interested in making this my career man. Right now just been doing local stuff yano. But I want to get big. mecp.com Quote 145.9@40hz 145.3@34hz big 3 X2 group 34 Deka Group 31 All 0/1 awg jl meta wire Alpine CDA 7894 Orion HCCA D5000 2 AQ HDC312's Crunch gpv1100.2 (for 6.5"s only) AQ pro audio 6.5" - 3 sets AQ supertweeters - 2 sets 2000 Slamry
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