AES New York 2009
Exhibitor Seminar Details
Friday, October 9, 2:00 pm — 3:00 pmACO Pacific
Presenters:
Les Blomberg, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
Noland Lewis, ACO Pacific, Inc.
Virgil Terrell, ACO Pacific - Midwest
Abstract:
The SLARMSolution™ and What Does Noise Sound Like? Noise and Health Issues
What Does Noise Sound Like? How and how not to create angry neighbors. Understand, anticipate, and reduce the impact of noise on neighbors and communities. The SLARMSolution™—a discussion of the SLARM™ and NetSlarm™ systems as an innovative approach to compliance, enforcement, and the control of community, industrial, and entertainment noise issues. ACOustics Begins With ACO™
Friday, October 9, 3:15 pm — 4:15 pm
Renkus-Heinz Inc.
Presenters:
Jonas Domkus
Ralph Heinz
Abstract:
RHAON—Demystifying Digital Networking
This seminar will provide a clear definition of digital audio and control networks and explain the RHAON solution. Brief case studies and a hands-on demonstration will highlight the technical, sonic, and cost benefits. RHAON, which offers CobraNet digital audio delivery, networked control and supervision, and user programmable DSP in every box over a single Ethernet Cat5.
Friday, October 9, 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm
Manhattan Producers Alliance
Presenters:
Steve Horowitz, Moderator, The Code Internationa
Joe Carroll, ManhatPro Founder
Frank Ferrucci, Leenalisa Music
Scott Freiman, Second Act Studios
Steve Horelick, Steve H Music
Elizabeth Rose, Elizabeth Rose Music
Sam Howard Spink, New York University
Wade Tonken, Noize Factory
John Van Eps, Van Eps Music
Abstract:
Welcome to the Digital Apocalypse
Welcome to the Digital Apocalypse! Advanced tips and tricks for super-sizing your career in a down economy. This fast paced, info-packed presentation is essential for composers and producers in all mediums (music producers, songwriters, educators, and students) who are interested in staying on top of the changing face of the rapidly evolving audio/music business. This high level group of industry pros will each give short presentations on specific topics: new directions in audio studios, education, record labels, licensing deals, and much more. Each mini presentation will focus on a specific area of the business. This is sure to be a freewheeling and highly informative discussion for those just starting out in the business as well as long time industry pros.
* So You Think You Got Game? Game Audio Production, and Education: Steve Horelick (Steve H Music), Sam Howard Spink (NYU)
* Pro Audio Education in the Schools and Beyond: New
Education and Production Models: Joe Carroll (ManhatPro Founder), Wade Tonken (Noize Factory)
* How to Get and Keep a Gig: The Changing Face of the Music and Audio Biz for Film/TV: Scott Freiman (Second Act Studios), Frank Ferrucci (Leenalisa Music)
* Music by the Foot: Advanced Lessons in Music Licensing and Dealing with Music Libraries: John Van Eps (Van Eps
Music), Elizabeth Rose (Elizabeth Rose Music) Steve Horowitz - Moderator (The Code International)
Friday, October 9, 5:00 pm — 6:00 pm
THAT Corporation
Presenters:
Rosalfonso Bortoni
Fred Floru
Gary Hebert
Wayne Kirkwood
Bob Moses
Les Tyler
Abstract:
THAT New Professional Audio Digitally Controlled Mic Preamp
After years of not-so-clandestine R&D, THAT Corporation is finally ready to unveil its high-performance digitally-controlled microphone preamp. This seminar offers a comprehensive look at the design and offers many tips on how to apply it. The seminar will include a live demonstration.
Saturday, October 10, 11:45 am — 12:45 pm
SADiE
Presenters:
Graham Boswell
Mark Evans
Abstract:
Native or Hardware Solutions? Which Is Best for Audio Recording and Production?
Audio professionals now face a choice between hardware-based DSP systems and native systems that harness computer power and utilize your soundcard for I/O. As a result, native solutions are cheaper to produce and offer a more cost effective alternative, but is there still a place for hardware solutions possibly offering a more robust signal path and lower latency? And what about workflow?
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
Sennheiser Electronic Corp.
Presenters:
Wolfgang Fraissinet
Jonathan Freed
Stephan Peus
Gregor Zielinsky
Abstract:
Digital Microphones
Join Neumann and Sennheiser as they present this panel discussion designed to show you just how user-friendly digital microphones can be. From ease of use—to unparalleled quality—to cost saving opportunities—learn why digital microphones are the solution to today’s challenging market.
Saturday, October 10, 2:15 pm — 3:15 pm
THAT Corporation
Presenters:
Rosalfonso Bortoni
Fred Floru
Gary Hebert
Wayne Kirkwood
Bob Moses
Les Tyler
Abstract:
More Analog Secrets Your Mother Never Told You
In 2007, and again in 2008, THAT Corporation revealed a variety of important analog design techniques in its popular “Analog Secrets Your Mother Never Told You” AES seminar. This year we expose more design secrets including “extreme performance” microphone preamps, protecting audio inputs/outputs during phantom power faults, and maintaining high dynamic range in low cost applications.
Saturday, October 10, 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm
ACO Pacific
Presenters:
Les Blomberg, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
Noland Lewis, ACO Pacific, Inc.
Virgil Terrell, ACO Pacific - Midwest
Abstract:
The SLARMSolution™ and What Does Noise Sound Like? Noise and Health Issues
What Does Noise Sound Like? How and how not to create angry neighbors. Understand, anticipate, and reduce the impact of noise on neighbors and communities. The SLARMSolution™—a discussion of the SLARM™ and NetSlarm™ systems as an innovative approach to compliance, enforcement, and the control of community, industrial, and entertainment noise issues. ACOustics Begins With ACO™
Saturday, October 10, 4:45 pm — 5:45 pm
Renkus-Heinz Inc.
Presenters:
Jonas Domkus
Ralph Heinz
Abstract:
Iconyx and IC Live—Bringing Digital Beam Steering to Live Sound
Featuring an IC Live system for the presentation, we will compare its benefits with traditional solutions and show how it resolves challenging acoustic spaces by enabling you to digitally aim sound, minimizing echoes and improving intelligibility. This seminar will show the theory behind digitally steerable loudspeaker technology and demonstrates the end results.
Sunday, October 11, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
Renkus-Heinz Inc.
Presenter:
Stefan Feistel
Abstract:
AFMG SysTune 1.1 Live Sound Measurement and DSP Control
This seminar is designed to offer a very concise but detailed explanation of what customers can expect from SysTune 1.1 upgrade, AFMG’s live sound measurement software. This upgrade brings major additions, including new DSP Plug-In functions, several new performance enhancements, Virtual EQ, improved handling of axis settings, default view limits, and better results for music and speech signals.
Sunday, October 11, 11:30 am — 1:00 pm
Manhattan Producers Alliance
Presenter:
Matt Grippo, CTO, Elephant Ventures; Member & Board of Directors, ManhatPro
Abstract:
Business Development and Beyond
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, business ideas and questions as ManhatPro board member Matt Grippo focuses on YOU! Take this unique opportunity to meet Matt and spend some time learning some tips and tricks for business development. You’ll participate in our panel teams, discuss your personal career goals and get a chance to meet some ManhatPro members.
Sunday, October 11, 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Prism
Presenters:
Dan Foley
Jim Tuomy
Abstract:
Solving the Problem of Reflections with Desktop Speakers
Jim Tuomy presents a patented new design for desktop loudspeaker enclosures that avoids the problem of reflections from the desk top, inspired by and developed using the adjustable time window of Prism Sound’s dScope Series III audio analyzer.
Sunday, October 11, 3:15 pm — 4:15 pm
Prism
Presenters:
Doug Ordon
Simon Woollard
Abstract:
Eliminating Pops and Glitches and Other Digital Audio Horrors
Systems storing and transmitting digital audio are often plagued by intermittent pops and glitches or other problems such as channel status (metadata) implementation and interpretation. Simon Woollard presents a range of techniques aimed at ensuring clean and reliable digital audio recording, storage and transmission.
Monday, October 12, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
Renkus-Heinz Inc.
Presenter:
Stefan Feistel
Abstract:
Speech Intelligibility Prediction with EASE 4.3
The seminar will give an overview of the new features in EASE 4.3 and discuss several aspects of speech intelligibility theory, measurement, and modeling. It will focus on the various methods EASE 4.3 uses to predict STI in accordance with IEC 60268-16 and their advantages and limitations.
