Broadcast Audio Conference Premiere at AES 123rd NY Convention Oct. 5-8, 2007.

Expanded Event Reflects Magnitude of HD/Digital Broadcast Evolution

NEW YORK -- In response to growing demand by television and radio broadcasters for audio technology updates relevant to their HD/digital transitions, the Audio Engineering Society will introduce a dedicated, four-day Broadcast Audio Conference to its 123rd AES Convention at NY's Jacob Javits Convention Center, October 5-8, 2007.

"Attendance numbers and media attention for broadcast-related events at recent AES Conventions have increased substantially," explains AES Executive Director Roger Furness. "The broadcast audio community warrants a dedicated technical event providing expert sessions, tutorials and workshops which address changes in their business and technical environment. To best serve this growing constituency, AES Convention Committee Chair Jim Anderson and Broadcast Audio Conference Chair David K. Bialik have developed a Conference Within a Convention. This unique event will provide broadcast end-users with a dedicated technical program designed to explore new innovations and techniques, and to accelerate networking among industry and technology leaders," Furness said.

Among the sessions Bialik has expanded for this year's Conference are: A Loudness Workshop with Emil Torick; A two-part Considerations For Facility Design Panel including a stand-alone Facility Wiring and Distribution Systems for TV & Radio session; an Innovations in Digital Radio panel; and an Audio Processing for HD (TV & Radio) panel. Building on his 19 years as AES Broadcast Chair, Bialik is assembling a significant line-up of experts to lend their experience to the four-day program.

"Both television and radio are undergoing unique digital revolutions, and audio is fundamental to both these dynamic media transitions," Bialik said. "The AES is considered a Broadcast Industry destination event. We are emerging as the most accessible and authoritative platform for advancing the next generation of broadcast technology. We make a point of incorporating suggestions from attendees as we design our program, and we are the only Broadcast Conference 100% oriented to engineers, production and technical staff rather than sales and management. This conference will concentrate the most in-depth, expert technical information available for audio professionals," Bialik adds.

Over 2,000 broadcast audio professionals attended the 2005 and 2006 AES Conventions in NY and SF, the largest single meeting of television and radio audio experts in the world. This number is expected to grow significantly this year with a major marketing effort to build this segment at the 123rd AES Convention in New York -- home of the world's largest broadcast organizations.

Formed in 1948 by a group of concerned audio engineers, the Audio Engineering Society counts over 14,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The AES serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. For additional information visit http://www.aes.org