WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Saturday, September 25, 1999
Sessions W5-W9

W5: COMPUTER & DSP-BASED
SOUND SYSTEM DESIGN &
CONTROL

Saturday, September 25, 9:00 AM
Chair: Brent Harshbarger, Peavey Electronics, Meridian, MS, USA

New generations of software-based sound system design and control devices have changed the way systems are configured, assembled, and controlled. This workshop explained how the latest developments in sound system design software are revolutionizing the sound reinforcement industry. Attendees witnessed the design and implementation of a complex system, including different methods of sound system control among several sound system venues.

W6: MICROPHONES IN THE NEW
MILLENNIUM FOR RECORDING
& LIVE APPLICATIONS

Saturday, September 25, 9:00 AM
Chair: Juergen Wahl, Sennheiser USA, Van Nuys, CA, USA

Participants: Al Schmitt, Hollywood, CA, USA; Tom Young, Hawthorne, NY; Bruce Swedien, Stamford, CT, USA; Ed Kelly, Hyattsville, MD, USA; John Eargle, Hollywood, CA; Allen Sides, Hollywood, CA, USA; Phil Ramone, New York, NY, USA

Great audio starts with capturing the sound of the source. This workshop reviewed the current and future directions in microphone design and application for voice, instrumentation, and special effects. Audio demonstrations were an integral part of this exploration.

W7: TALES FROM THE ROAD:
TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES FOR
CONCERT TOURING SOUND

Saturday, September 25, 2:00 PM
Chair: Joel Singer, Audio Technica, Stow, OH, USA

This workshop focused on how advances in wireless, acoustic modeling, in-ear monitoring, signal processing, mixing, and loudspeaker systems are changing the way live concert sound is produced for both the audience and the performers. Several concert touring professionals were on hand to discuss their views and experiences.

W8: HOW TO CREATE A SPATIAL
SOUND FOR MULTICHANNEL
POPULAR MUSIC

Saturday, September 25, 2:00 PM
Chair: Mick M. Sawaguchi, NHK Broadcasting Network, Tokyo, Japan

Participants: George Massenberg, GML Laboratories; Michael Bishop, Telarc; Akira Fukada, NHK; Elliot Sheiner

The real world of recording and mixing popular music via multichannel sound will be the focus of this workshop. It included audible demonstrations and a description of the evolutionary approach being taken by several industry professionals. Questions concerning ambience, rear-channel signaling, and creation of simulated aural space were addressed in this unique workshop.

W9: INNOVATIONS IN AUDIO FOR
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
BROADCASTING

Saturday, September 25, 4:00 PM
Chair: Michael Descouteau, Solid State Logic, New York, NY, USA

Stereo and surround sound broadcasting have opened up the aural possibilities for enhancing sports and entertainment programming. This workshop provided attendees with a unique look and listen into some of the new behind-the-scenes techniques that have helped bring the sounds of game and entertainment broadcasting closer to viewers and listeners than ever before.