Apple CarPlay Masterclass with HEAD acoustics

September 22–23, 2025

Duration

Two-day course
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Class size limit
5

Price
$4000

This seminar is aimed at engineers, acoustic specialists, and industry leaders who want to understand the capabilities and uses of HEAD acoustics tools as it pertains to tuning a vehicle according to Apple CarPlay requirements.

This course is specifically designed for those that already are familiar with ACQUA and 3PASS, but want to master the details and gain the expertise required for tuning a vehicle handsfree system.

Prerequisite:

Must be familiar with ACQUA and ideally P.11xx suite of standards. Must have at least a basic understanding of voice quality testing. Company must have an Apple MFi account.

Seminar Objectives:

This course is designed to share knowledge and offer hands-on experience with how to:

• Navigate Apple CarPlay certification requirements
• Conduct functional and acoustic tests using HEAD acoustics tools
• Optimize audio performance for CarPlay-enabled systems

Deliverables:

• Background Noise reproduction
  • Equipping a vehicle
  • Show recording areas in greater DTW
  • Equalizing with 3PASS
  • Lombard Speech calculations
• Handsfree calling
  • Setup and Connection of RF network
• ACQUA testing
  • P.11xx metrics
  • Live measurements and analysis
  • Tuning tips and advice for meeting specs
• Apple CarPlay specifications
  • Self-certification process and documentation
  • Interpretation of tests and emphasis on deviations from P.11xx
  • demonstration on Siri testing
  • audio/acoustic section of functional tests

Remarks:

Training material is provided as a pdf on a USB stick. Tuning results will also be provided digitally. Laptops and front ends are available for all participants.

Available at your location for 3 registrations or more.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 5. In this way, we guarantee each participant individual support and maximum hands-on time with the equipment.

HEAD acoustics, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a scheduled class, at least 5 business days in advance. Your method of payment will not be charged in the event of cancellation, or we will request cancellation of your purchase order.

Registration is possible up to 5 days prior, but payment must be received within 5 business days of the scheduled class.