Academy
Experience technology, expand skills
In our Academy, we offer users practice-oriented product training with direct access to the latest technologies and close partnerships with leading manufacturers.
Learn, understand and apply.
- has been in existence since fall 2024 and is the successor project to FACHWERK. PROTONES now offers training and further education at its location in Zeppelinstraße 3 / Lüneburg. The comfortable, modern premises with plenty of daylight are ideal for relaxed yet concentrated learning. The new headquarters are located in the Lüneburg harbor industrial area. It is only 2 minutes by car from the bypass and less than 30 minutes by bus from Lüneburg train station.
What's on?
The current fall/winter program is not yet complete; we will be adding more exciting highlights in the coming weeks. The Academy offers a wide-ranging training program with a focus on event technology, media technology and lighting and sound technology. We regularly present a new program with product training courses that are tailored to the latest developments in the industry. You can view our current dates and courses here:
Prerequisites:
The "grandMA3 Essentials Training" is an introductory course
for users with basic knowledge
about lighting, DMX and an interest in learning MA.
Aim:
The aim of this course is to familiarize the operator with the first programming steps of the grandMA3 software and the lighting consoles as well as with the operating philosophy.
The contents of this course can be further deepened and consolidated through the grandMA3 User Training.
Basics
Software philosophy
Hardware and connections
Setup
Patch
Views
Integrated 3D visualization
Simple programming
Groups
Selecting and operating fixtures
Programming concept
Presets and sequences
Preset concept
Sequences and tracking
Saving and editing moods
Phaser
Phaser basics
Creating and editing phasers
Further functions and settings
Programming tools
Timecode
Structure in the grandMA3
Network settings
Network settings
Network protocols
Prerequisites:
The "grandMA3 User Training" is for users with
knowledge of the MA E-learning courses, the MA Tips videos and the webinars.
Aim:
This 2-day course covers all the basic functions of the grandMA3 software and lighting consoles and familiarizes users with the grandMA3 operating philosophy.
The content builds on the grandMA3 Essentials training, is covered in detail and consolidated through exercises.
Basics
Software philosophy
Hardware and connections
Setup
Patch
Views
Integrated 3D visualization
Simple programming
Groups
Selecting and operating fixtures
Programming concept
Presets and sequences
Preset concept
Sequences and tracking
Saving and editing moods
Phaser
Phaser basics
Creating and editing phasers
Further functions and settings
Programming tools
Network basics
Prerequisites:
The "grandMA3 Essentials Training" is an introductory course
for users with basic knowledge
about lighting, DMX and an interest in learning MA.
Aim:
The aim of this course is to familiarize the operator with the first programming steps of the grandMA3 software and the lighting consoles as well as with the operating philosophy.
The contents of this course can be further deepened and consolidated through the grandMA3 User Training.
Contents
Basics
Software philosophy
Hardware and connections
Setup
Patch
Views
Integrated 3D visualization
Simple programming
Groups
Selecting and operating fixtures
Programming concept
Presets and sequences
Preset concept
Sequences and tracking
Saving and editing moods
Phaser
Phaser basics
Creating and editing phasers
Further functions and settings
Programming tools
Timecode
Structure in the grandMA3
Network settings
Network settings
Network protocols
The "grandMA3 User Training" is for users who already have knowledge from the MA-Tips videos: Software, consoles, operating philosophy.
The "grandMA3 User Training" is for users who already have knowledge from the MA-Tips videos: Software, consoles, operating philosophy.
Two days of concentrated know-how for all those who want to get more out of the practice.
Our experts will be on site in Lüneburg to show you what the DiGiCo S, SD & Quantum series, as well as Sound Devices, KLANG and Fourier Audio have to offer using practical features.
Understanding and implementing everyday challenges on the monitor and FoH. That's what it's all about and that's why: "Hands-on instead of frontal sound!"
With plenty of equipment in our luggage and almost excessive enthusiasm, we put together a two-day program with our friends from Protones that left no questions unanswered.
Tue. 21.10.2025
9:30 am: Arrival (with coffee ☕️)
10:00-13:00: Your Sound. Your Stage. Your DiGiCo.
13:00-13:45: Lunch break
13:45-17:00: The Future of global RF by Sound Devices
Wed. 22.10.2025
9:30 am: Arrival (with coffee ☕️)
10:00-13:00: Immersive Personal Monitoring by KLANG
13:00-13:45: Lunch break
13:45-17:00: Any VST3 PlugIn live by Fourier Audio
⚠️ Note: Bring your own in-ear headphones to experience the monitoring for yourself!
Participation is free of charge - places are limited!
Register now and secure your place!
We look forward to seeing you,
Your United Brands & Protones Team
Spectera October 25
Workshop 10:00 - 17:00 incl. lunch.
We take a closer look at the Sennheiser Spectera system and explore many possible applications in a practical test.
Spectera is the world's first bidirectional, wireless wideband ecosystem. Thanks to Sennheiser's innovative WMAS technology, audio professionals benefit from the future of wireless audio transmission: with up to 64 audio links per rack height unit, full remote control and bodypacks that can handle in-ear monitor and microphone/line signals simultaneously.
This is what real innovation sounds like
The future of professional audio technology is here - and it's bidirectional. With up to 64 audio links (32 inputs and 32 outputs each) in just one rack height unit, Spectera is the world's first bidirectional, digital, wireless broadband ecosystem. It gives audio professionals completely new possibilities and unprecedented flexibility. Spectera's Audio Link Modes allow each link to control latency, audio quality and much more, while the bodypacks can simultaneously handle in-ear monitor and mic/line signals.
Revolutionary reliability
At the heart of Spectera is Sennheiser's Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology and its unique combination of modulation and multiplexing methods. This makes Spectera many times less sensitive to RF fading and dropouts than narrowband systems. Spectera provides redundancy where it matters most: redundant power supplies, multiple Dante and (optional) MADI inputs and outputs, and the ability to add antennas to either create redundancy, increase coverage or increase system capacity by utilizing additional frequency ranges.
The workshop will be led by Karl Schuster from Sennheiser.
CAPTURE 2025 workshop
The event business is becoming increasingly fast-paced. Preparation times are shrinking for all types of productions. Well thought-out planning and pre-production can of course save a lot of time. CAPTURE 2025 is a comprehensive planning and visualization tool.
In addition to 3D real-time visualization, CAPTURE 2025 offers extensive paperwork with patch and device lists as well as freely configurable plot plans.
The workshop is designed to teach participants how to get started and work with CAPTURE 2025. The creation of an initial project will be demonstrated, which will be gradually filled with details.
Topics of the workshop:
SoftwareOverview
- the interface
- View settings
- the navigator
- the project window
Object manipulation
- AddüAdding 3D objects
- Manipulation of 3D objects
- Addüadding traverses
Fixtures
- Addüadding fixtures
- Patching the fixtures
- DMX universes and their external control
- Fixture settings
- Replacing fixtures
Materials
- Creating textures
- Material settings
- Texture generator
Media servers and projectors
- Media Player
- CITP
- LED screen
Layers and filters
- Working with different levels
- Creating a filter
Scenes
- Creating and working with scenes
Plots and paperwork
- Manipulating the plot view
- Plot styles
- Creating a plot
- Creating patch and material lists
Import of 3D models
Snapshots and video rendering
Export of a präpresentation app
Bringing a laptop with pre-installed CAPTURE software is expressly desired in order to be able to actively participate in the workshop.öin the workshop.
Speaker: Marcel Vranken, CAPTURE Product Manager
The Avolites Basic Training is specially designed for technicians and operators who want to learn in-depth about the programming of Avolites Titan consoles.
This two-day, practical seminar provides in-depth knowledge about programming and operating the consoles and operation of the consoles and provides an overview of all essential functions of the software.
Participants will learn how to patch fixtures, use the show and playback functions, as well as advanced techniques such as pixel mapping and creating keyframe shapes. The training is also suitable for users who already have experience with the console in order to foundation for advanced training.
Participation in the training is certified with an official certificate.
training, we provide drinks drinks and a delicious lunch to get you through the day. Travel and accommodation costs are to be borne by the participants themselves.
TBA...
Dante - Level 2 - new certificate - by Holger Wiesenberg, Senior Technical Training Manager EMEA Audinate.
more infos coming soon...
Experience technology. Deepen knowledge. Strengthen networks.
ProAudio Insights 2026 is our exclusive industry event for engineers in the audio industry. Experience a day full of technological innovations, direct know-how transfer and valuable networking with industry experts. Get to know us - one of the largest ProAudio distributors in Germany - and our team personally!
The focus is on leading brands and pioneering technologies:
Audio-Technica - High-quality microphone and audio solutions for professional applications
Allen & Heath - First-class mixing consoles and audio matrix systems for live and installation applications
Clear-Com - Professional real-time communication solutions
Martin Audio - Innovative sound reinforcement solutions
TiMax - Immersive audio processors for impressive soundscapes and precise spatial imaging
We will also be expanding our sales brand Optimal Audio will also be exhibiting.
Experience interactive hands-on sessions with our top brands, test the latest technologies and discuss current developments and best practices with specialists.
🔹 Exclusive live demos and product presentations
🔹 Intensive exchange with manufacturers and sales experts
🔹 Opportunities to network with industry colleagues
Take this opportunity to deepen your specialist knowledge and expand your network in a targeted manner. Your physical well-being will be taken care of!
Register now and secure your place!
We look forward to your participation!
more infos coming soon...
Why the PROTONES Academy?
Experience meets innovation. At the PROTONES Academy, we combine decades of experience with the latest developments in media technology. Our training courses are led by experts from the field who not only have theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience. Our aim is to provide you with product-oriented skills that you can use immediately in your projects.