AES San Francisco 2006
Broadcast Event Details
Thursday, October 5, 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
B1 - AUDIO FOR HDTV: THE LIP SYNC ISSUE
Chair:
Brad Dick, Broadcast Engineering Magazine
Panelists:
Stanley Chayka, Sigma Electronics
Kent Terry, Dolby Laboratories
J. Patrick Waddell, Harmonic, Inc.
Junichi Yoshio, Pioneer Corporation
Abstract:
Thisis a problem caused by high definition video's extensive processing requirements: from pre- and postproduction, to broadcast, to playback on your TV—resulting in audio being delivered a split second ahead of the video.
This session has been requested by our members. It addresses one of the major problems in audio for HDTV.
Thursday, October 5, 4:30 pm — 7:00 pm
B2 - LOUDNESS WORKSHOP
Chair:
Emil Torrick, CBS, Retired
Panelists:
Frank Foti, Telos-Omnia
Thomas Lund, TC Electronics
Bob Orban, CRL Orban
Jeff Reidmiller, Dolby Labs
Gilbert Soulodre, Communications Research Centre - Ottowa, Ontario, Canada
Abstract:
New challenges and opportunities await broadcast engineers concerned about optimum sound quality in this contemporary age of multichannel sound and digital broadcasting. The earliest studies in the measurement of loudness levels were directed to telephony issues, with the publication in 1933 of the equal-loudness contours of Fletcher and Munson, and the Bell Labs tests of more than a half-million listeners at the 1938 New York Worlds Fair demonstrating that age and gender are also important factors in hearing response. A quarter of a century later, broadcasters began to take notice of the often-conflicting requirements of controlling both modulation and loudness levels. These are still concerns today as new technologies are being adopted. This broadcast event will explore the current state of the art in the measurement and control of loudness levels and look ahead to the next generation of techniques which may be available to audio broadcasters.
Friday, October 6, 9:00 am — 12:00 pm
B3 - INNOVATIONS IN DIGITAL RADIO
Chair:
David Bialik, DKB Broadcast Associates - New York, NY, USA
Panelists:
Jan P. Andrews, NPR Labs
Tim Carroll, Linear Accoustics
David Layer, NAB
Mike Lyons, Ibiquity Digital Radio
Eric Hoehn, XM Radio
Geir Skaaden, Neural Audio
Ron Wilensky, TCI International
Dave Wilson, Consumer Electronics Association
Abstract:
Digital radio in the United States has seen many advances. We will discuss: Multicasting, use of translators, water marking, satellite radio, receivers, IBOC innovations, and other technologies.
Friday, October 6, 12:30 pm — 2:30 pm
B4 - AUDIO TRANSPORT OVER DISTANCE: PHONE, INTERNET, SATELLITE
Chair:
Skip Pizzi, Radio World / Microsoft
Panelists:
Bob Band, Harris
Art Constantine, APT
Chris Crump, Comrex Corp.
Russ Hamm, Rainbow Broadband
Herb Squire, DSI RF Systems, Inc.
Rolf Taylor, Telos Systems
Abstract:
This session will cover the latest techniques and technologies used for audio contribution and distribution channels, whereby real-time audio signals are transported between recording studios, broadcast facilities and/or remote locations during the production and dissemination of content prior to broadcast transmission. An array of panelists will discuss such signal transport, describing the wide variety of available carriers (including the public Internet), the growing range of coding formats in use, and methods of overcoming the challenges encountered in providing high-quality and efficient audio transmission to and from nearly anywhere.
Friday, October 6, 3:00 pm — 6:00 pm
B5 - SURROUND SOUND FOR DIGITAL RADIO
Chair:
Dave Wilson, Consumer Electronics Association
Panelists:
Robert Bleidt, Fraunhaufer
Frank Foti, Telos-Omnia
Alex Kosiorek, Corbett Studio / Cincinnati Public Radio
Alan Kraemer, SRS Labs
Steve Lyman, Dolby Labs
Mike Lyons, Ibiquity Digital Radio
Geir Skaaden, Neural Audio
Abstract:
5.1 Surround Audio is being introduced to radio. We will discuss the various technologies and implementations. The results of the Cincinnati listening tests will also be reviewed.
Saturday, October 7, 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm
B6 - ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC RADIO ENGINEERS
Abstract:
Organizational meeting. A report on public broadcasting engineering initiatives and solicitation of input for priorities.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
Saturday, October 7, 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm
B7 - INTRODUCING 5.1 SURROUND ON AMERICAN COMMERCIAL RADIO
Panelist:
Steve Fluker, Cox Radio
Panelists:
Skip Pizzi, Microsoft Corp./Radio World - Redmond, WA, USA
Abstract:
Digital broadcasting brings the opportunity for radio service to expand its state of the art beyond the stereo audio format that has existed without significant change since the mid 20th Century. But this conversion will not take place without substantial upgrading of broadcast facilities. This session will describe just what is required for U.S radio broadcasters to add 5.1-channel surround capabilities to their services.
Sunday, October 8, 9:00 am — 12:00 pm
B8 - BROADCASTING IN THE IP AGE
Chair:
David Layer, NAB
Panelists:
Dan Braverman, Radio Systems
Andy Butler, PBS
J. Eric Hoehn, XM Satellite Radio
Gregory Massey, APT
Fridolin Mueller, D.A.V.I.D Systems
Clark Novak
Abstract:
Computers have become pervasive to the broadcaster. Listeners and viewers are receiving proms via the Internet, Talent is being replaced by machines, playback is chosen and controlled by pc. Many operator functions are now handled by computers. Streaming, automated playback, control, and delivery will be discussed.
Sunday, October 8, 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm
B9 - AUDIO FOR HDTV: HOW TO USE METADATA
Chair:
Andy Butler, PBS
Panelists:
Rocky Graham, Dolby Laboratories
Abstract:
This session will address the metadata of high definition video and how to use it.
