http://www.aes.org/press/ Copyright 2012 Audio Engineering Society Inc. All rights reserved. Press releases from the Audio Engineering Society. en-us Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:16 -0700 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0700 AES Webmaster http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html The AES Nashville Section is pleased to announce that three-time GRAMMY-winning artist/songwriter/producer Keb Mo will be officially opening the 2012 Nashville Recording Workshop +Expo event with a keynote address and interactive Q&A discussion with attendees. Additionally, Mo and his go-to engineer for both studio and live performance, John Schirmer, will be walking through the production of a complete song from start to finish in the final session of the first day of NRW+E 2012, giving their unique perspectives on both the technical and emotional experiences of making a recording and conveying the truest possible message on to the listener. Having worked together on variety of musical projects, including production for artists on Keb Mo's Yolabelle International label and musical scores for a multitude of television shows at his Stu Stu Studio in Nashville, this will afford a unique opportunity to gain insight to such a multi-faceted career and the creative process. General Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=137 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=137 Bob Moses, longtime AES member and officer, accomplished product designer, technologist, and pro audio industry advocate, has been named Executive Director of the Audio Engineering Society. Announced today, by AES President Jan Abildgaard Pedersen, Moses will assume his new role January 1, 2012. General Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=136 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=136 The Audio Engineering Society has formed a provisional committee to review audio reproduction for Digital Cinema and Television . Spearheaded by Brian McCarty, Managing Director, Coral Sea Studios (Australia), the new AES Technical Committee on Sound for Digital Cinema & Television, AESTC-SDCTV is planning a meeting in Los Angeles in early 2012. To participate in this event or to join the AESTC-SDCTV Committee contact: Brian McCarty (http://www.aes.org/technical/aft/). General Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=135 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=135 On Friday evening, Oct. 21, 2011, a panel of legendary FM Radio engineers gathered at the Clear Channel Studios in the PC Richards & Son Theater in lower Manhattan to celebrate a half century of FM Stereo. The event was a highlight of the 131st AES Convention held earlier this month at NY's Jacob Javits Convention Center. AES New York 2011 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=134 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=134 With the successful completion of the 131st AES Convention on Sunday, Oct. 23rd, one of the most positive, pages has been writ in the annals of AES history. As 310 Exhibitors and 15,926 attendees thronged to NY's Jacob Javits Center for the "World Series of Pro Audio," flawless fall weather and rampant enthusiasm coalesced in a textbook example of planning and execution. "Soon after the curtains fell on last year's event, our 2011 Committee began the first of over a dozen intensive planning meetings," reports Convention Chair Jim Anderson. Each Chair brought an extraordinary degree of commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism to the table. The results of their labors registered rave reviews and high praise from attendees and exhibitors alike." AES New York 2011 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=133 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=133 Radio's first four decades were strictly monophonic. Despite some early experimentation by FM inventor Edwin Howard Armstrong, even "high-fidelity" FM remained mono until 1961, when the FCC chose among competing systems to declare a standard for FM stereo broadcasting. On Friday evening, Oct. 21 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, a panel of legendary FM Radio engineers will gather at the Clear Channel Studios in the PC Richards & Sons Theater 32 Avenue of the Americas in lower Manhattan to celebrate a half century of FM Stereo. The event is a highlight of the 131st AES Convention set for Oct. 20-23 at NY's Jacob Javits Convention Center. AES New York 2011 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=132 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=132 Archiving! So many formats, so much priceless material. This year's AES Convention has developed a full-blown track to address this constantly proliferating and singularly urgent issue. Convention Chair Jim Anderson points to seven key presentations designed to cover the key aspects of this vital field, from the very basics thru examples of the top of the line Library Of Congress Collection and examples of major archival efforts for The Grateful Dead and Motown. This invaluable crash course is completed by a special presentation on Media File Management. AES New York 2011 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=131 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=131 AES Convention Chair Jim Anderson has announced another major coup in attracting iconic artists to participate in the upcoming 131st Convention. On Friday, Oct. 21, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM, internationally celebrated writer/performer Judy Collins will participate in a rare one-on-one interview with music journalist Jason King. The discussion will focus on "Bohemian," Collins' upcoming CD release. AES New York 2011 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=130 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=130 In an effort to provide 131st AES Convention attendees with up-to-the-minute details on Convention events, AES webmaster Steve Johnson has coordinated the development of a mobile app that will work on iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, plus most Android devices. Available for free download at the Apple and Android stores or via links on the Audio Engineering Society website, the app is loaded with extensive information about the 131st AES Convention, set for Oct. 20-23 at NY's Javits Convention Center. Additionally, it will be updated frequently to provide ongoing news and videos to keep it a vital year-round AES information source. AES New York 2011 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=129 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=129 131st AES Convention Chair Jim Anderson (and long time Stereophile reader), has announced that Stereophile Magazine editor and distinguished musician, recording engineer and audiophile John Atkinson, will present this year's Richard C. Heyser Lecture. Entitled "Where Did The Negative Frequencies Go?" the lecture will be presented on Friday, October. 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, at NY's Javits Center. AES New York 2011 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=128 http://www.aes.org/press/?ID=128