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 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
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
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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.