CEDIA Brings RP32 Audio Measurement Workshop To CEDIA Expo 2026

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If you have ever finished an install thinking “it sounds great” and still wondered how to prove it, this news brief is for you. We break down CEDIA’s announcement of the RP32 Audio System Measurement and Verification Workshop, arriving in North America for the first time at the CEDIA Education Conference during CEDIA Expo 2026. For custom installation professionals, AV integrators, and system commissioning teams, the message is simple: measurement is no longer a nice-to-have, it is how you protect quality and client expectations.

We explain what RP32 is really aiming to deliver: a structured, repeatable methodology for audio system measurement and verification, with practical guidance on gathering reliable data, interpreting results, and documenting performance in a consistent, professional way. We also touch on why the workshop matters beyond a single brand or toolset: it helps teams standardise processes, reduce guesswork, and create reports that make handover smoother for both residential and commercial AV projects.

A crucial detail is how RP32 incorporates verification against the performance parameters defined in CEDIA RP22 Immersive Audio System Design. That link gives integrators a way to demonstrate whether a system achieves the targeted RP22 performance level, which is especially valuable when immersive audio expectations are high and room variables can be unforgiving. We also cover the essentials you need for planning, including the 31 August date at the Colorado Convention Center and early bird pricing until 17 July.

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Inside CI News Brief Intro

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Welcome to the Inside CI News Brief for Monday, 13 July 2026, the latest custom installation news in minutes for busy integrators and industry professionals, written by humans, voiced by AI for your convenience.

RP32 Workshop Launches In North America

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CEDIA will introduce its RP32 Audio System Measurement and Verification Workshop in North America for the first time at the CEDIA Education Conference during CEA Expo 2026. Led by industry experts Adam Peltz, Matt Pose, and Tom Delicampagne, the full-day hands-on course is based on CEDIA's RP32 recommended practice, which provides a structured, repeatable approach to measuring and verifying audio system performance.

What RP32 And RP22 Verification Mean

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The workshop also covers verification against the performance targets set out in CEDIARP22 for immersive audio system design. CEDIA's latest recommended practice are P32 outlines objective, repeatable methods for measuring and verifying audio system performance. It provides a structured process to ensure that completed systems meet the intended design goals and client expectations. Importantly, RP32 incorporates verification against the performance parameters defined in CEDIARP 22 Immersive Audio System Design, allowing integrators to demonstrate whether a system achieves the targeted RP22 performance level.

Hands-On Tools Skills And Who It Helps

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The full day hands-on workshop introduces the recommended procedures of RP32 and gives participants practical experience using a range of measurement tools and software. Attendees will learn how to gather reliable data, interpret results, and document system performance in a consistent and professional manner. The course is suitable for both residential and commercial applications and is designed to support newer practitioners as well as experienced professionals who want to adopt a recommended practice-based approach to system verification. CEDIA suggests that by the end of the workshop, participants will be able to describe and apply RP32 methodology, perform objective, repeatable system measurements, and RP22 system verification. CEDIA. Expo is the ideal place to introduce the RP32 workshop to a broader audience of industry professionals looking to strengthen their technical expertise, said Paul Dolenz, Vice President of Education and Training at CEDIA. This hands-on course gives attendees practical experience with measurement and verification procedures that support more consistent, reliable system performance. Participants will walk away with valuable skills they can apply immediately across both residential and commercial projects.

Date Location Pricing And Early Bird

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Taking place on August 31st at the Colorado Convention Center, the workshop is open to both newcomers and experienced professionals. Early bird registration is available until July 17, priced at $299 for CDA members and $499 for non-members with standard rates increasing thereafter.

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