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Master Technician Interviews

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Derek C. Pace
Wailuku, Hawaii
Certified Sounds, LLC

 
 

How long have you been in the industry?
I started off helping out, sweeping, grabbing tools, doing whatever it took to get my foot in the door at a shop called Biztronics back in the mid 90s.

How many years have you been MECP certified? How long have you been Master certified?
I was first MECP Basic Certified in 2000, In 2001 I Became a MECP Certified Security Specialist and Auto Sound Specialist, 2003 I passed my First Class Installer Test. I Became a Master in 2004 and recently recertified my Master last year.

Give us a rundown of the system installed in your vehicle right now.
My every day driver has:

  • Alpine IVA-W505 w/ Imprint
  • CDT HD 6.5" Comps (Front)
  • CDT 5.25 Coaxials (Rear)
  • Powered By an Arc Audio KS 125.4 Mini and
  • 2 Digital Designs 8" Subs
  • Powered by 2 Arc Audio KS 500.1 Mini

Current Project in my old Chevy Blazer is going to include an Alpine CDA-9887, 2 sets of Dynaudio Comps in the doors, 4 Image Dynamics 12" IDMAX subsand Arc Audio SE Amps

Name the top five artists in your MP3 player at the moment.
AC/DC, Journey, and Akon

What is your favorite tool to use in the installation bay and why?
TPI Scope and the router table.

Who inspires you to further your skills and your career in mobile electronics installation?
I have been inspired and learned from many installers over the years...Efren Daguio, Brian Schmitt, Todd Ramsey, and Chris Yato to name a few.

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