AES New York 2015
Live Sound Expo Session Details
Friday, October 30, 11:00 am — 11:45 am (Stage LSE)
Theatrical Vocal Miking
Presenters:Ken Travis
Jim van Bergen
Abstract:
In theatrical vocal applications, mics should largely be heard and not seen. Our session covers the practical issues of reproducing song and voice from the stage, including body mic dressing, use of omnis vs. directional polar patterns, earset vs. hairline mics.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Friday, October 30, 12:00 pm — 12:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Wireless Issues for Live Theater: Broadway and Beyond
Moderator:Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics - Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Panelists:
Christopher Evans, The Benedum Center - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Simon Matthews
Abstract:
Manhattan’s Broadway represents one of the most hostile environments imaginable for wireless microphone use. How do sound designers and system engineers cope with the RF soup that fills the ether in “The Great White Way,” and what lessons learned can be applied to theater applications in general? This session will offer answers.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Friday, October 30, 1:00 pm — 1:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Theater Sound System Design and Optimization
Presenters:Andrew Keister, AKD - New York, NY, USA
Bob McCarthy, Meyer Sound Labs - New York, NY, USA
Abstract:
Theater sound designers can face architectural and aesthetic concerns within a given facility, audio content that ranges from dialog heavy drama to rocking reviews and a blend of live and recorded elements. Seasoned veterans of theatrical sound design will share their experience.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Friday, October 30, 2:00 pm — 2:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Theatrical Console Automation
Presenters:Richard Ferriday, Cadac consoles - UK
Jason Crystal
Matt Larson, DiGiCo- Group One Limited National Sales Manager - Farmingdale, NY
Abstract:
Scene and snapshot storage and recall, working with time code, synchronizing with lighting and EFX—these are all among the components of modern theatrical audio production. This session examines the console automation utilized to help the show go on.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Friday, October 30, 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm (Stage LSE)
(Audio) Networking for Theater
Presenter:Marc Brunke, Optocore GmbH - Grafelfing, Germany
Abstract:
As with audio infrastructure in general, digital audio networking is permeating the theater. We examine why audio networking is finding a natural fit into theatrical applications, and discuss the details of network implementation.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Friday, October 30, 4:00 pm — 4:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Theatrical Sound Design
Presenter:Simon Matthews
Abstract:
Most every theatrical production starts from scratch for its sound design, an experimental progress developed and honed during pre-production and rehearsal. Sonic elements, textures and effects are hand-crafted throughout the process. Our presenters discuss their process working across development in DAWs and translation to the stage, including modern tools like plug-ins that can provide a time-saving predictive bridge between pre-production and a realized design.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 11:00 am — 11:45 am (Stage LSE)
Speech Intelligibility: Contributing Factors
Presenter:Dan Palmer, L-Acoustics Inc. - Oxnard, CA USA
Abstract:
The cliché installed sound system is hampered by poor reproduction fidelity and reflected sound—hardly desirable when the message is delivered by spoken word, be it a sermon, a reading, an informational announcement or an evacuation warning. Through cases studies of problems solved, this session will demonstrate how systems can live in harmony with their environment.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 12:00 pm — 12:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Modern Digital Mixing Console Fundamentals: A Practical and Ergonomic Approach
Presenters:Stephen Bailey, Waves - Atlanta, GA, USA
Richard Ferriday, Cadac consoles - UK
Matt Larson, DiGiCo- Group One Limited National Sales Manager - Farmingdale, NY
Marc Lopez
Robert Scovill, Avid Technologies - Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Eldon's Boy Productions Inc.
Abstract:
Instant recall of settings and configurations, consistent and predictable performance, increased performance and options in smaller footprints, affordability: for all those benefits and more, digital consoles are dominating in installed sound. While the ergonomics are designed to somewhat emulate analog console signal flow, it doesn’t take long for the commonalities of the paradigms to diverge. Today’s digital consoles offer refinements in operation networking, along with a broad array of processing through sophisticated plug-in environments. This session offers a ground up, logical approach to digital mixing.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 1:00 pm — 1:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Mono vs Stereo vs LCR in HOW and Fixed-Install
Presenter:Jeff Taylor, VUE AUDIOTECHNIK - Escondido, CA, USA
Abstract:
Architectural issues, acoustic concerns, audience point-of-view, style of music—all these elements come to play in a decision as to whether to configure a fixed installation system in mono, to attempt stereo, or combine the two in an LCR configuration. We examine the practical considerations in making a decision and in mixing for the chosen configuration.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 2:00 pm — 2:45 pm (Stage LSE)
IEM Fundamentals and Hearing Conservation
Presenter:Mark Frink, Program Coordinator/Stage Manager - Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Independent Engineer and Tech Writer - IATSE 115
Abstract:
Drawing on his decades of road experience, our LSE host, Mark Frink, explains the logic behind moving live performers to personal In-Ear-Monitoring solutions. Topics will include the selection of IEMs (universal vs. custom), mixing monitors for IEMs, personal mixing by performers and protecting performers hearing.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm (Stage LSE)
The Future of Wireless: Now What?
Presenters:Mark Brunner, Shure Incorporated - Niles, IL USA
Joe Ciaudelli, Sennheiser - Old Lyme, CT USA
Howard Kaufman, Lectrosonics, Inc. - Seaford, NY, USA
Abstract:
There has been dramatic erosion in the television band spaces available for wireless microphone and monitor use. How can a facility find available bandwidth and stay legal? What can be done to future-proof a system? Do 2.4 Ghz and like systems offer a solution, and if so, for whom? What can digital wireless bring to the equation? All these questions and more will be addressed.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 pm — 4:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Miking Grand Piano and Choirs
Presenters:Daryl Bornstein, Daryl Bornstein Audio - North Salem, NY, USA
Mark Frink, Program Coordinator/Stage Manager - Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Independent Engineer and Tech Writer - IATSE 115
Jeremiah Slovarp, Jereco Studios, Inc. - Bozeman, MT, USA; Montana State University
Abstract:
In Houses Of Worship, regardless of worship styles, acoustic grand piano and choirs are the most consistent sound sources to have fixed mics employed for sound reinforcement. This session covers the selection of mics, placement and tips for keeping a set-up consistent.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Sunday, November 1, 11:00 am — 11:45 am (Stage LSE)
Virtual Sound Checks and Processing in a Networked Environment
Presenters:Peter Keppler
Kevin Madigan, Independent - Venice, CA, USA
Robert Scovill, Avid Technologies - Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Eldon's Boy Productions Inc.
Taidus Vallandi, DiGiCo - Las Vegas, NV, USA; Group One Ltd. - Farmingdale, NY, USA
Abstract:
Digital consoles and digital networking offer a natural pathway to simple recording through a single connection, making virtual sound checks an equally simple tool. Further, network appliances are now offering universally applicable virtual effects racks with benefits in pre-production, in enhanced portability, in migrating a studio sound to the stage (including providing recording engineers familiar tools at FOH) and in producing enhance monitor mixes. This session examines the fundamentals of effectively deploying such tools.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Sunday, November 1, 12:00 pm — 12:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Shed and Arena Loudspeaker Optimization: Pulling Big Shows Together
Presenter:Bernie Broderick, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) - Whitinsville, MA, USA
Abstract:
Beginning with off-line prep and carrying on through the loudspeaker hang and on to sound check, this end-user focused session uses a case study approach to walk through the steps of configuring and optimizing a rig for large audiences in amphitheaters and arenas.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 pm — 1:45 pm (Stage LSE)
Choosing the Right Vocal Mic
Presenters:Mark Frink, Program Coordinator/Stage Manager - Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Independent Engineer and Tech Writer - IATSE 115
Peter Keppler
Kevin Madigan, Independent - Venice, CA, USA
Abstract:
While there are tried and true mics clinched by singers across the world, selecting the best mic for a vocalist involves more than snatching the most familiar mic off the shelf. This session talks microphone fundamentals (including polar-patterns and capsule construction), matching performance with a given voice and singing style, as well as tips for working with vocalists.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 pm — 2:45 pm (Stage LSE)
RF Coordination on the Road
Presenter:Ike Zimbel, Zimbel Audio Productions - Toronto, Canada
Abstract:
Get a look into the working life of a touring RF engineer. Our guest engineer, just off a five-month road haul, compares the RF environments in North American arenas, shares a practical approach to working with wireless microphones, instruments and monitors in those environments and discusses wireless best practices.
AES Members can watch a video of this session for free.
