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AES New York 2007
Broadcast Session Details Friday, October 5, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
B1 - CONSIDERATIONS FOR FACILITY DESIGN
Chair:
Paul McLane, Radio World
Panelists:
Dan Braverman, Radio Systems
Vince Fiola, Studio Technology
Christian Holbrook, WireCAD
Dave Prentice, VCA
John Storyk, Walters Storyk Design Group
Bice Wilson, Meridian Design
Abstract:
There are many details to consider when designing and building a facility. We will discuss: radio, television, recording studio, production, wiring, acoustics, ergonomics, system integration, computer-aided design, and budgeting. The presenters will discuss facilities of various sizes and uses.
Friday, October 5, 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm
B2 - BROADCAST TUTORIAL: BUILDING A FACILITY
Panelists:
Allan Black, WNYC Radio
Edward Haber, WNYC Radio
Steve Shultis, WNYC Radio
James Williamson, WNYC Radio
Abstract:
WNYC New York Public Radio is building out a state-of-the-art broadcast studio and office facility in lower Manhattan, scheduled to go on the air in March 2008. The facility encompasses about 70,000 sq. ft. of upper-floor space for a staff of 200 and includes a technical plant of just under 40 studio spaces plus a 3,500 sq. ft. street-level performance/broadcast venue. This presentation will be in two sections: the first will speak about the program and workflow planning for how we arrived at this studio architecture and the second will be a close-up look at one aspect of the technical integration of which we were challenged: the design and integration of our SAS Audio broadcast mixing platform with our large-format API music recording console for our two music broadcast control rooms.
Friday, October 5, 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm
B3 - INNOVATIONS IN DIGITAL RADIO
Chair:
David Bialik
Panelists:
Robert Bleidt, Fraunhofer
David Day, Day Sequerra
Eric Hoehn, XM Radio
David Layer, NAB
Skip Pizzi, Microsoft/Radio World/NRSC
Daniel Schwab, NPR Labs
Geir Skaaden, Neural Audio
Dave Wilson, CEA
Abstract:
Having matured from theory to reality, digital radio is an integral component of today’s multifaceted communications industry. This broadcast event is a discussion of the development, implementation, and adaptation of digital radio technology in the United States. It will cover terrestrial, satellite, surround, multicasting, broadcaster adoption, transmission, reception, and consumer reaction. This is a chance to become familiar with the newest radio technology that is being successfully adopted in the U.S.
Friday, October 5, 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm
B4 - FACILITY WIRING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Chair:
Eric Hoehn, XM Radio
Panelists:
Dan Braverman, Radio Systems - Studio Hub
Steve Gray, Cobra-Net
Howard Mullinack, Sierra Automated Systems and Engineering Corporation (SAS)
Marty Sacks, Axia Audio
Abstract:
There are many considerations when planning a facility. One of the most important is how you plan to wire and route the audio. From hard-wiring to multi-input-out routing systems, this session will discuss various techniques and technologies to accomplish the task.
Saturday, October 6, 9:00 am — 10:30 am
B5 - THE ART OF SOUND EFFECTS
Panelists:
Tom Curley
Butch D'Ambrosio
Gary Kiffell
David Shinn
Marc Wiener
Sue Zizza
Abstract:
Sound effects: footsteps, doors opening and closing, a bump in the night. These are the sounds that can take the flat one-dimensional world of audio, television, and film and turn them into realistic three-dimensional environments. From the early days of radio to the sophisticated modern day High Def Surround Sound of contemporary film; sound effects have been the final color on the director's palatte. Join Gary Kiffel of the David Letterman Show and SFX and Foley Artists Sue Zizza and David Shinn as they explore the creating, recording, and use of various primary sound effect elements. Both manual and recorded effects will be discussed.
Saturday, October 6, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
B6 - LOUDNESS WORKSHOP
Chair:
Emil Torrick, CBS, retired
Panelists:
Frank Foti, Omnia
Thomas Lund, TC Electronics
Jeffrey Riedmiller, Dolby Laboratories
Gilbert Soulodre, Communications Research Centre
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 session 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 that may be available to audio broadcasters.
Saturday, October 6, 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
B7 - BROADCAST TUTORIAL: UNDERSTANDING RF, FROM MICROPHONES TO ANTENNAS
Panelists:
Doug Irwin, WKTU
Chris Scherer, Radio Magazine
Abstract:
Just What Is RF, Anyway?
An introduction to RF and a primer on its use. Emphasis on the uses of RF with respect to AM/FM radio broadcast technology; optimizing the use of RF systems such as wireless microphone and IFB systems; and finally mitigation of common problems associated with RF, such as interfererence.
Saturday, October 6, 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
B8 - AUDIO FOR HDTV: THE LIP SYNC ISSUE
Chair:
Brad Dick, Broadcast Engineering Magazine
Panelists:
Randy Conrod, Harris Broadcast Communications Division
Ken Hunnold, Dolby Laboratories
Chris Smith, Pixel Instruments
Abstract:
One of the big issues of HDTV presentationis trying to sync the audio with the picture. This is 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.
Saturday, October 6, 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
B9 - LISTENER FATIGUE AND LISTENER RETENTION
Chair:
David Wilson, CEA
Panelists:
Frank Foti, Omnia
Thomas Lund, TC Electronics
David Reaves
Ellyn Sheffield
Abstract:
This panel will discuss listener fatigue and its impact on listener retention. While listener fatigue is an issue of interest to broadcasters, it is also an issue of interest to telecommunications service providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, music producers and others. Fatigued listeners to a broadcast program may tune out, while fatigued listeners to a cell phone conversation may switch to another carrier, and fatigued listeners to a portable media player may purchase another company’s product. The experts on this panel will discuss their research and experiences with listener fatigue and its impact on listener retention.
Sunday, October 7, 9:00 am — 11:00 am
B10 - THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE—AN AUDIO PRIMER
Chair:
Joel G. Spector, Music Playback Mixer, retired NBC
Panelists:
Milton Delugg, Freelance Music Director
Ed Greene, Freelance Senior Audio Mixer
Dick Maitland, Freelance Sound Effects Mixer
Bob Palladino, Commercial Integration Mixer, NBC
Abstract:
What’s a parade without a little music, a few marching bands, some famous performers, and the ever-present clowns? They abound at the Macy*s Parade, a tradition reaching back to 1924! Today, NBC broadcasts the three-hour live event in HDTV and surround sound. We’ll learn how a team of audio technicians based at three locations capture and transmit the excitement of “America’s Parade” to millions each year. Technical expertise, musical savvy, back-up plans, and a little history will be discussed by Senior Audio Mixer Ed Greene, Music Director Milton Delugg, Music Playback Engineer Joel Spector, Sound Effects Engineer Dick Maitland, and Commercial Integration Mixer Bob Palladino. Portions of the 2006 broadcast will be shown at the session. Moderated by Joel Spector.
Sunday, October 7, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
B11 - AUDIO FOR HDTV: DIALNORM
Chair:
Andy Butler
Panelists:
Mike Babbitt, Dolby Laboratories
Tim Carroll, Linear Acoustic
Robert Seidel, CBS
Abstract:
What is the magic number…is it 27, is it 24 or maybe it‘s 31?
Dialnorm was designed to help consumers tailor their audio decoding to a variety of listening environments, but how does that work if content providers don’t agree on how to set this vital parameter. Several major networks have picked different values for distribution to their affiliates, and there is certainly no consistency at the station level. Is it a hopeless muddle or simply another opportunity for lively debate? Bring your questions and join the discussion.
Sunday, October 7, 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
B12 - BROADCAST TUTORIAL: HOW TO WORK WITH TELECOM TO GET THE JOB DONE
Panelists:
Bruce Berensen, XM Radio
Angela DePascale, Global Digital Datacom Services Inc.
Abstract:
How do you order the right circuit? What do you do to get problems resolved?
Sunday, October 7, 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
B13 - AUDIO PROCESSING FOR HD (RADIO AND TV)
Chair:
Glynn Walden, CBS
Panelists:
Tim Carroll, Linear Acoustic
Mike Dorrough, Dorrough Electronics
Frank Foti, Omnia
Thomas Lund, TC Electronics
Steve Lyman, Dolby Laboratories
David Reaves, Translantech
Abstract:
The broadcasting industry like all other media is in a rapid transition to digital with television facing an eminent turn-off of analog and radio having a longer period before turning off its analog audio.
Both radio and television origination and production are well into the transition with audio processing questions being left open of how to deal with the greater dynamic range in their transmission systems. The additional dynamic range has exaggerated the issues of greater artistic freedom vs. annoying changes in loudness. This panel will address the issues of processing in a digital broadcast world.
Sunday, October 7, 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm
B14 - AUDIO PLAYBACK AND AUTOMATION FOR RADIO
Chair:
Skip Pizzi, Microsoft Corp.
Panelists:
Don Backus, ENCO Systems
Neil Glassman, Broadcast Electronics
Paul Weiland, DAVID Systems
Abstract:
Most radio stations now use some form of PC-based control and/or audio origination, but this audio technology niche continues to evolve. Hear about the latest developments and what’s coming next from some of the leading purveyors in the radio automation space at this informative session.
Monday, October 8, 9:00 am — 11:00 am
B15 - INNOVATIONS IN SPORTS BROADCASTING
Chair:
Ken Hunnold, Dolby Laboratories
Panelists:
Bob Dixon, NBC Olympics
Jim Hilson, Dolby Laboratories - San Francisco, CA, USA
Abstract:
Many sporting events are now being produced in High Definition television. Most of those are also being produced in Surround Sound. What is the perspective of the people behind the consoles creating these audio programs? How do they make multichannel audio work within their production schedules? How does audio enhance the armchair athlete's viewing experience in the home? What other innovations do they have up their sleeves? Mixers and others intimately involved with Sports Broadcasting will offer their view on how multiple channels of audio affect their day-to-day work.
Monday, October 8, 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
B16 - BROADCAST TUTORIAL: BUILDING A RADIO FACILITY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Chair:
Dan Braverman
Abstract:
"You can’t find a 10/32 rack screw in Mchinji province in Central Malawi to save your life! I know – I spent a whole afternoon trying!"
As founder of the African Broadcast Alliance, speaker Daniel Braverman recounts his personal experiences building radio stations in the Developing Countries of Central Africa and why 30 years of building stations in the US was only an apprenticeship for the rigors of working in Africa. "It’s the most challenging, frustrating, and fulfilling broadcast assignment you’ll ever take on".
"Oh, and a 4.5 mm screw will substitute for a 10/32 in a pinch." He’ll share that tip and a few more along with great pictures, advice and recommendations on how anyone can get involved with building stations that serve a higher goal.
Monday, October 8, 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm
B17 - INTERNET STREAMING—AUDIO QUALITY, MEASUREMENT, & MONITORING
Chair:
David Bialik
Panelists:
Brian Carroll, Akamai
David Day, Day Sequerra
Frank Foti, Omnia
Thomas E. Mintner, NTI Americas Inc.
Skip Pizzi, Microsoft Corp.
John Rosso, ABC Radio – Citadel Interactive
Abstract:
Internet Streaming has become a provider of audio and video content to the public. Now that the public has recognized the medium, the provider needs to deliver the content with a quality comparable to other mediums. Audio monitoring is becoming important, and a need to quantify the performance is important so that the streamer can deliver product of a standard quality.
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