AES San Francisco 2010
Live Sound Seminar Details
Thursday, November 4, 9:30 am — 11:15 am (Room 131)
LS1 - The Greening of Live Audio for Medium and Small Operators
Chair:
Tony Tissot, 4dB Sound
Panelists:
Bill Gelow, VP Engineering, Bosch/Electrovoice
Pat Quilter, Senior Amplifier Designer, QSC Audio Products
David Scheirman, Tour Sound Director, JBL Professional
Jeff Touzeau, Author of The Green Musician's Guide, President of Hummingbird Media, Inc.
Noah Waldron, Capsicum Pro Audio & Visual
Abstract:
How can smaller live audio providers embrace practices that are environmentally sound? What are the latest Earth-friendly methods and the most conscientious equipment choices? What options exist for lessened environmental impact through reduced power draw, decreased transportation, and labor costs?
Friday, November 5, 9:00 am — 10:45 am (Room 131)
LS3 - Measurement Microphones
Chair:
Ray Rayburn, K2 Audio
Panelists:
David Josephson, Josephson Engineering
Noland Lewis, ACO Pacific
Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics
Abstract:
What makes measurement microphones different from regular mics? How do you choose, use, and store one? Type 1 or type 2? Free field or pressure response? Wired or wireless? Learn what the experts have to say.
Friday, November 5, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm (Room 131)
LS4 - Measurement Systems and Applications
Chair:
John Murray, Optimum System Solutions
Panelists:
Jamie Anderson, Rational Acoustics
Ralph Heinz, Renkus-Heinz
Bruce C. Olson, Olson Sound Design
Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics
Abstract:
An investigation of the most popular measurement systems used to align sound systems in the field. Methods and results will be discussed.
Friday, November 5, 2:30 pm — 4:15 pm (Room 131)
LS5 - Wireless Microphones for the Future
Chair:
James Stoffo, Professional Wireless Systems
Panelists:
Don Boomer, Line 6
Mark Brunner, Shure
Joe Ciaudelli, Sennheiser
Gino Sigismondi, Shure
Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics
Abstract:
The FCC keeps changing the wireless spectrum available for microphones. The 700 MHz band is already off limits and now there is Super-WiFi and the National Broadband Plan to consider below 700 MHz. Is any part of the spectrum safe? Learn the latest developments from the FCC and how the experts are insuring reliable RF operation now and preparing for the future.
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 am — 10:45 am (Room 131)
LS6 - Subwoofer Directionality
Chair:
Charlie Hughes, Excelsior Audio
Panelists:
Steve Bush, Meyer Sound Laboratories
Ales Dravinec, ADRaudio
Bill Gelow, Bosch/Electrovoice
Dave Rat, Rat Sound,
Abstract:
Directional subwoofers and subwoofer arrays can help to keep low frequency energy on the audience, where it’s desired, and away from areas where it’s not. This can be a great help in reducing rumble on stage and increasing gain before feedback. Single enclosure subwoofers with directivity control will be discussed along with arrays of multiple enclosures and their directional properties. Join us to find out how the spacing, loading, and signal processing of individual loudspeaker elements help to yield subwoofer directionality.
Saturday, November 6, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm (Room 131)
LS7 - Live Sound for Corporate Events: Why It's Not "Just" Talking Heads!
Chair:
Ken Newman, Audio Applications
Panelists:
Rich Halvorson, Presentation Audio
Michael Jackson, BPIAudio
Kevin McKereghan, BBI Engineering
Abstract:
Corporate sound events require a high degree of perfection in sound delivery, but "the look" often takes precedence over loudspeaker placement. Signal flow and mixing can be very complex. Strategies and solutions will be discussed using example cases.
Saturday, November 6, 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm (Room 131)
LS8 - Fill Speakers in Live Sound Reinforcement Systems
Chair:
Tom Young, Electroacoustic Design Services
Panelists:
Jamie Anderson, Rational Acoustics
Ales Dravinec, ADRaudio
Ted Leamy, Pro Media/Ultra Sound
Dave Rat, Rat Sound
Abstract:
Sometimes required due to a last minute whim or poor planning and at other times budgeted, selected, configured, and optimized with as much care as the primary loudspeakers, fill speakers are a commonplace fixture in our work in live sound. Aside from the obvious need, fill speakers are also employed very effectively for imaging/localization in some types of productions. Additional care/coordination must sometimes be provided in some applications to reduce the visibility of these (as well as the primary) loudspeakers and without unintended compromises in the electroacoustic performance of the system.
Saturday, November 6, 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm (Room 134)
LS9 - San Francisco Live Sound in the '70s
Chair:
Lee Brenkman
Panelists:
Radley Hirsch
Gil Mazzi
John Meyer
Abstract:
What was it like to run sound gigs in the 1970s, with home-grown loudspeakers, amplifiers pushed to the breaking point, and escalating SPL expectations? Veterans from the San Francisco Bay Area relate their victories and war stories.
Sunday, November 7, 9:00 am — 10:45 am (Room 131)
LS10 - Electroacoustic Enhancement Systems: LARES, Constellation, AFC, SIAP
Chair:
Roger Schwenke, Meyer Sound
Panelists:
Steve Barbar, LARES
Lon Brannies, Yamaha Corporation
Kurt Graffy, Bohemian Club
Ian Hunter, The Shalleck Collaborative
Vikram Kirby, Thinkwell
Bruce C. Olson, Olson Sound Design
Abstract:
Interest in electroacoustic enhancement systems has been increasing steadily for two decades. A comparison of the major systems will be made with example cases introduced.
Sunday, November 7, 11:00 am — 1:00 pm (Room 131)
LS2 - Economics-Driven Change of Touring
Chair:
Ken Lopez, University of Southern California - CA, USA
Panelists:
Sam Berkow, SIA Acoustics
David Morgan
Robert Scovill, AVID, Tom Petty
Dave Shadoan, Sound Image
Abstract:
The economics of touring have changed greatly over the last decade. So has the equipment technology. Both factors are a catalyst for change. The session will start with the viewpoint of a tour accountant with commentary from industry executives. Are ego and fear holding back change or are other factors involved? Find out.
Sunday, November 7, 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm (Room 131)
LS12 - Off the Grid: Generator Power
Chair:
Kenneth Fause, Auerbach Pollock Friedlander
Panelists:
Bruce C. Olson, Olson Sound Design
Randall Venerable, Generators Unlimited
Bill Whitlock, Jensen Transformers, Inc.
Abstract:
Got power? Generators bring a whole new dimension into show planning. Industry veterans and generator experts will share their lessons learned from years of operating off the grid.
Sunday, November 7, 4:30 pm — 6:00 pm (Room 131)
LS11 - Networked Audio for Live Sound
Chair:
Jonathan Novick, Audio Precision
Panelists:
Carl Bader, Aviom
Kevin Gross, AVA Networks
Lee Minich, Lab X Technologies
David Scheirman, JBL Professional
Steve Seable, Yamaha Corporation
David Scheirman, JBL Professional
Abstract:
Are audio networks the panacea we all hoped for or is it the peril we all fear? When it comes to live sound networks offer plenty of advantages. However, there are also tradeoffs. No two networks are alike and each offers unique benefits. Should you jump in now or wait for more standardization? FIgure out if networking makes sense for your live business.
