125th AES Convention Expands Broadcast Audio Profile.Facility Design, Loudness Wars, Lip Sync Noun 1. lip sync - combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech & Listener Fatigue Listener fatigue occurs when the ear tunes out unwanted noises and focuses on the wanted ones. When listening to music for example, the speakers may give off an unwanted hissing noise that the person has to focus out, causing "Listener Fatigue". SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- In his 20th turn as Chair of the AES Convention Broadcast Committee, leading industry consultant David K. Bialik has shaped a far-ranging program of Workshops, Special Events and Panels for the 125th Convention scheduled for October 2-5 in SF's Moscone Center The Moscone Center is San Francisco, California's largest convention and exhibition complex. The complex consists of two main underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone North and Moscone South, as well the three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. . "One of our most resourceful and indomitable in·dom·i·ta·ble adj. Incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished; unconquerable. [Late Latin indomit Committee Chairs, David Bialik also holds the distinction of coordinating Broadcast events for both our West and East Coast Conventions," said AES Executive Director Roger Furness. "His sense of commitment and dedication are matched only by his ability to produce outstanding and extremely well-attended programs." "This Convention revisits issues which continue to impact heavily on the Broadcast sector even as they evolve through an on-going chain of permutations," Bialik said. "Loudness, the transition to Digital Broadcasting, Internet Streaming and growing concerns over 'Listener Fatigue' promise to spark lively and informative discussions." 125(th) AES CONVENTION BROADCAST AUDIO PROGRAM TOPICS: MOBILE/HANDHELD BROADCASTING - DEVELOPING A NEW MEDIUM: Moderator: Jim Kutzner, Public Broadcasting Service “PBS” redirects here. For other uses, see PBS (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS - Panelists: Mark Aitken, Sinclair Broadcast Group The Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBG) NASDAQ: SBGI is the operator of the largest number of local television stations in the United States with a total of 59 stations across the country in 38 primarily small and medium markets, many of which are located in the South and ; Sterling Davis, Cox Broadcasting; Brett Jenkins, Ion Media Networks ION Media Networks (formerly known as Paxson Communications) is an American television broadcasting company that owns and operates over 60 television stations in most major American markets. It is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol ION. ; Dakx Turcotte, Neural Audio. The broadcast industry, pro and consumer technology vendors, and the Advanced Television Systems Committee have been vigorously moving towards a Mobile/Handheld DTV (Digital TeleVision) Transmitting TV using digital signals. The major DTV standards are ATSC (North America), DVB (Europe) and ISDB (Japan). All three use MPEG-2 video compression and Dolby Digital audio compression. DVB and ISDB also include MPEG audio compression. broadcast standard. Players from various industry segments are collaborating in an unprecedented fashion. The Panel will discus the current situation and future prospects THE HISTORY OF AUDIO PROCESSING (In association with the Historical Committee): Moderator: Emil Torick, CBS Laboratories (ret) - Participants: Marvin Caesar, Aphex; Frank Foti, Omnia; Bob Orban, Orban/CRL; Glen Clark, Glen Clark & Associates; Eric Small, Modulation Sciences; Mike Dorrough, Dorrough Electronics; and Dick Burden, Burden Associates. These pioneers in audio processing developed the tools we still use today. A lively discussion of the ongoing "Loudness Wars" is anticipated. This session is a must for understanding how and why audio processing is used. LOUDNESS WORKSHOP: Moderator: John Chester - Panelists: Thomas Lund, TC Electronics; Jeffery Riedmiller, Dolby; Andrew Mason, BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. ; Marvin Caesar, Aphex; and James D. Johnston James D. Johnston was an officer in the United States Navy, then served as a commander in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. Johnston was born in Kentucky and was appointed from that state as a U.S. Navy Midshipman in 1832. , Neural Audio will consider the multitude of new challenges and opportunities awaiting broadcast engineers concerned about optimum sound quality in this age of multi-channel sound and digital broadcasting. This session will explore the latest techniques in the measurement and control of loudness levels and look ahead to the next generation of technical options. CONSIDERATIONS FOR FACILITY DESIGN (A Roundtable): Moderator: Paul McLane, editor, Radio World - Panelists: John Storyk, Walters Storyk Design Group; Bice Wilson, Meridian Design; and Sam Berkow, SIA Sia (sī`ə) or Siaha (sī`əhə), in the Bible, family returned from the Exile. SIA - Serial Interface Adaptor Acoustics. This comprehensive overview of the myriad details associated with designing and building a facility will cover radio, television, recording studio and production environments. Wiring, acoustics, ergonomics, system integration, computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive and budgeting will all be explored. DTV AUDIO MYTHS: Moderator: Andy Butler, PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, , and panelists: Ken Hunold, Dolby Laboratories, Inc.; Tim Carroll, Linear Acoustic, Inc.; Robert Bleidt, Fraunhofer USA Digital Media Technologies; and David Wilson, Consumer Electronics Association will attempt to bring logic and balance to the confusion created by the multitude of audio options in DTV. What do the systems really do? What happens when they fail? Audience participation is encouraged. THE LIP SYNC ISSUE: Moderator: Jonathan S. Abrams, Nutmeg Audio Post - Panelists: Richard Fairbanks, Pharoah Editorial, Inc.; Scott Anderson, Syntax Brillian; and Kent Terry, Dolby Laboratories. There are many points in the signal path between production and post where lip sync can either be improved or further compromised. Is there an acceptable window of latency? Does one type of video display exhibit less latency than another? LISTENER FATIGUE & LONGEVITY: Moderator, David Wilson CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) - Participants: Gary Marince, Arbitron; Sam Berkow, SIA Acoustics; Marvin Caesar, Aphex; James D. Johnston, Neural Audio; Ted Ruscitti, On-Air Research. This panel will address listener fatigue and its impact on listener retention. Clearly an issue of interest to broadcasters, listener fatigue is equally important to telecommunications service providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, and music producers. Whether audience members tune out or switch to other carriers, erosion is a critical issue. ADDITIONAL BROADCAST PANELS INCLUDE: * Audio & Non Audio Services & Applications for Digital Radio. * Internet Streaming - Audio Quality, Measurement & Monitoring * Audio Transportation * The Art Of Sound Effects with Sue Zizza & David Shinn of Radio Works "David Bialik has once again developed an outstanding series of Broadcast Events," remarked AES Executive Director Roger Furness. "The 125th AES Convention Exhibition Hall will lend additional strength to this Program, as many broadcast technology manufacturers rely on our ability to attract quality attendees targeted to their meaningful new product introductions." The 125th AES Convention will be held in San Francisco's Moscone Center October 2-5, 2008. For a preliminary calendar of events please visit www.aes.org Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, The Audio Engineering Society was formed in 1948 by a group of concerned audio engineers. The AES counts over 14,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The organization serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. For additional information visit http://www.aes.org |
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