AES Event News

134th AES Convention Draws Int'l Pro Audio Community To Rome For High Level Dialogues On Loudness, Digital Cinema & Spatial Audio

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600

"Our 134th Convention exceeded expectations in every way," reports AES executive director Bob Moses. "Our 4 day program of over 150 workshops, tutorials and round table discussions on digital cinema, loudness, spatial audio and other timely topics, packed our presentation rooms. In addition to a solid pro industry turnout, we attracted many enthusiastic students whose quest for information and mentors was palpable. Our sponsors were uniformly pleased with the new customers in attendance throughout the Convention. I feel confident that we are on a good path in Europe and look forward to expanding this new AES model in future years," he adds.

AES 135th Convention Posts Deadline For Papers Proposals

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600

May 29 Deadline for Abstracts

AES 135th Convention Committee Papers Co-Chairs, Brett Leonard and Tae Hong Park, have announced an extension of the call to the professional audio community for technical papers proposals. The new deadline is Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

Workshops & Tutorials Align For 134th AES Convention In Rome

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600

"The Workshops and Tutorials developed for the 134th AES Convention were designed to provide attendees with a particularly diverse educational curriculum. In many cases these events serve as integral components of major Track Presentations. Although their subject matter is diverse, their unifying core is a shared level of authoritative excellence," observes 134th AES Convention Chairman Umberto Zanghieri. The 134th AES Convention will be held, May 4-7, 2013 at Rome's Fontana di Trevi Conference Centre. The international gathering of audio professionals will provide attendees with an unparallel opportunity to exchange ideas and information and to network with their peers, in one of the world's most storied cities.

Paper Sessions Set To Enlighten AES 134th Convention Attendees In Rome

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600

"AES Convention Paper Sessions represent innovative thinking by some of the most creative minds in professional audio," states 134th AES Convention Chairman Umberto Zanghieri. "Papers Co-Chairs Veronique Larcher and Angelo Farina and their review committee evaluated over a hundred submissions in search of the most compelling, timely, and meaningful presentations. They have produced an outstanding program, developed to provide attendees with invaluable information. Over 110 Papers will be presented. We are deeply appreciative of the time and energy they devoted to this assignment," Zanghieri adds. The 134th AES Convention will be held May 4—7, 2013 at Rome's Fontana di Trevi Conference Centre. The event represents an unique opportunity for industry professionals to exchange ideas and information with their peers, in a city that has been a seat of learning for centuries."

Rome 2013 — 134th AES Convention Amplifies Spatial Sound

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600

"Reviewing the many authoritative papers and workshops submitted for the 134th AES Convention, the Committee recognized a prevalence of 3-D Sound-related proposals," reveals AES Executive Director Bob Moses. "It became apparent that we had enough perceptive, well-researched events to establish a formal Spatial Sound Track." "By assembling nearly two dozen papers and four timely workshops into a dedicated bloc, we can direct 3-D Sound-focused attendees to a comprehensive overview on this topical field."

ImmersAV Jazz Concert - A Very Special 134th AES Convention Event In Rome

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Featuring The Greg Burk Trio

At 20:00 hrs on Monday evening, May 6, the 134th AES Convention will host a very special event. The ImmersAV Jazz Concert featuring The Greg Burk Trio will be performed at the Saint Louis College of Music. As a unique aspect of the concert, Robert Schulein, president and owner of RBS Consultants, an international acoustical consulting firm, will be making a combined binaural and HD video recording for downloading from the AES web site following the convention.

134th AES Convention Zeros In On Loudness

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Loudness Track To Address Critical Issues From Every Conceivable Angle

The Loudness wars have waged on air and in ear for decades, leaving millions of frustrated listeners in their wake as collateral damage. The FCC, EBU, and ITU have responded with a family of standards aimed at measuring and controlling loudness, and designed to ensure an acceptable listening experience. 134th AES Convention Chairman, Umberto Zanghieri, reports that the Loudness Track, anchored in a full day of focused events on Sunday May 5th, represents, "A comprehensive and authoritative overview of the many complex issues related to this enduring problem."

AES Announces Sponsors For 134th Convention In Rome

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

New Sponsorship Program Bringing Businesses Into The Convention in New Ways

"The AES has always been the place for the audio industry to promote innovation, education, and best practices," states Executive Director Bob Moses. "In the past, the exhibition provided a platform for companies to showcase the latest and most advanced technologies for recording, live sound, broadcast and related audio fields. But during the past decade, e-commerce, social networking, mobile platforms, economic struggles, and the increasingly rapid pace in which we work, have coalesced into a total game changer. We're exploring a number of new ways AES can serve businesses at the convention and beyond. These initiatives are part of our new convention sponsorship program."

134th AES Convention Preliminary Events Calendar Link Goes Live

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Roam Online For Comprehensive Events Details On May 4-7 Convention In Rome

The Preliminary Events Calendar for the 134th AES Convention is live on the AES website. Packed with descriptive abstracts of Papers, Workshops, Tutorials and Special Events, the Preliminary Events Calendar offers a comprehensive overview of the first AES Convention to be held in the Eternal City.

134th AES Convention Sound for Pictures Track

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Skyfall Music Production - Moscow's 1st Atmos Theater - Critical Standards

"The early filmmakers classic term 'MOS' is virtually obsolete," states 134th AES Convention Chairman, Umberto Zanghieri. "Most audio produced today is directly associated with cinema, TV, Internet, streaming broadcasts, video games, and mobile. It is almost inconceivable to imagine pictures 'Mit Out Sound.' This Convention's Sound For Pictures Track Chair, Brian McCarty, has developed a particularly compelling program of Papers, Tutorials and Workshops," Zanghieri adds.

134th AES Convention Overview

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Sponsors - Tracks — Workshops - Papers

Sponsors, presenters and attendees are preparing for the first Audio Engineering Convention to be held in the Eternal City. Scheduled for May 4 -7 at Rome's Fontana di Trevi Conference Centre, the 134th AES Convention will maximize the scenic and social advantages of one of the world's most beloved cities. "We have coordinated a full program of distinguished speakers, timely tracks, and stimulating special events designed to provide information, inspiration in an incomparable setting," states Convention Chairman Umberto Zanghieri. "Established audio pros and students preparing for next-generation jobs, will benefit immeasurably from this convention experience."

Wolfgang Klippel To Present 134th AES Convention Heyser Lecture In Rome

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600

"Small, Loud-Speakers: Taking Physics To The Limit"

134th AES Convention Chairman, Umberto Zanghieri, has announced that Wolfgang Klippel will present the Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture. Founder of Klippel GmbH, and developer of innovative control & measurement systems dedicated to loudspeakers and transducers, Klippel is a distinguished educator and an AES Fellow. The convention will be held May 4 -7, 2013 at the Fontana di Trevi Conference Centre - Rome, Italy.

Stephen Webber To Keynote AES 134th Convention In Rome

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Internationally Recognized Professor of Music Production/Engineering & Star DJ

Stephen Webber, internationally recognized author, professor of music production & engineering, and star hip-hop DJ, will present the keynote address at the 134th AES Convention. Scheduled for May 4-7 at the Fontana di Trevi Center in Rome, the convention promises a rich program of educational workshops and tutorials, research papers, standards and technical committee deliberations, and an incomparable environment for networking with the world's audio elite. In making the announcement AES Executive Director Bob Moses remarked, "Stephen Webber personifies today's AES membership. He combines a deep commitment to education with a high profile career as a creative DJ. An accomplished author and lecturer, Webber's Keynote will provide a insightful bridge between the future and our legacy."