AES Berlin 2014
Technical Tour Details
Saturday, April 26, 14:15 — 17:45 (offsite 1)
TT1 - Schuke Orgelbau
Abstract:
The Berliner Orgelbauwerkstatt (Berlin organ manufacture), with its more than 500 organs and over 8,500 stops, has acquired over the last 50 years a name that has been as internationally recognized as in Germany. It is here that instruments of varying size and purpose have been designed and built; university organs for instructive purposes, resident organs, Positivs and chest instruments, concert hall organs with over 90 stops and up to 6 keyboards – always built with mechanical tone action – and more than 350 church organs. Each instrument, therefore, is developed with its own character and takes its own place in the history of the company.
Sunday, April 27, 13:00 — 15:30 (offsite 1)
TT2 - Fraunhofer HHI – TimeLab
Abstract:
The “TiME Lab” at Fraunhofer's Heinrich Hertz Institute for Communications Technology is equipped with a cylindrical screen that curves 180°, a 3-D multi-projection system comprised of 14 HD projectors, and a wave field synthesis (WFS) system with ceiling extensions manufactured by IOSONO. Within the technical tour we will display and discuss recent productions for 180°-projection and 3-D-Audio, as well as first results of the most recent production Lover, which was produced in a cooperation with Sennheiser's 3D-Audio Department and will be presented both on WFS and on an Auro3D-speakersystem consisting of Neumann KH-line loudspeakers.
Sunday, April 27, 13:30 — 16:00 (offsite 2)
TT3 - Philharmonie Concert Hall
Abstract:
The Berlin Philharmonie with its pentagonal room size is one of the leading concert halls in the city of Berlin. Built in 1963 by Hans Scharoun the Philharmonie is the home of the famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The smaller Kammermusiksaal (chamber music hall) was built in 1987. The new Digital Concert Hall is the virtual concert hall of the Berliner Philharmoniker on the internet. Music recording, video streaming, and broadcast by satellite is the focus of the guided tour.
Sunday, April 27, 14:45 — 17:15 (offsite 3)
TT4 - Technical University Berlin, WellenFeld H 104
Abstract:
In 2007 the TU Berlin provided one of its larger lecture halls with the largest system for wave-field synthesis (WFS) worldwide. It allows to synthesize wavefronts of virtual sound sources by driving a loudspeaker array of 86 m length, consisting of 830 independent channels and 2700 loudspeakers. It is used for acoustic demonstrations, listening tests, and for the performance of computer music with advanced spatial processing.
Monday, April 28, 09:15 — 12:45 (offsite 1)
TT5 - Teldex Studio
Abstract:
The Teldex Studio Berlin of today was for decades the location of recording teams from Telefunken and later Teldec Classics. Hundreds of legendary classical and non-classical recordings were made here. After the re-structuring of the Warner Music Company and the consequent closing down of the label Teldec Classics International as well as the Berlin Teldec Studios, Teldex Studio Berlin GmbH opened in January 2002, thus continuing the history of the studio and became one of the largest private recording studios encompassing international standards. The location is a relaxing and inspiring ambience in the south part of the media metropole Berlin.
Monday, April 28, 13:30 — 18:00 (offsite 1)
TT6 - Babelsberg Film Studios
Abstract:
Studio Babelsberg, founded in 1912, is the oldest large-scale studio complex in the world and one of Europe’s leading service providers for major motion pictures, independent films and TV productions. Film history has been made with its legendary stages and backlots. Today, Studio Babelsberg offers fist-class technical capabilities, 20 sound stages, and a complete set of services. The tour will take a look behind the scenes and become part of an unforgettable experience.
Monday, April 28, 13:30 — 16:15 (offsite 2)
TT7 - Stage Tec, Entwicklungsgesellschaft für professionelle Audiotechnik mbH
Abstract:
Stage Tec has become a world-leading vendor of professional audio systems. The software and hardware domains are inextricably linked. Highly optimized hardware demands purpose-built software solutions. The bright new building on the bank of the River Spree in Berlin, houses the R&D department as well as production facilities with multiple commissioning rooms and a dedicated recording studio.
Tuesday, April 29, 09:00 — 13:00 (offsite 1)
TT8 - BMW Motorcycles
Abstract:
The BMW Berlin Plant has a long tradition as production site and an exciting history. The tour will guide you through the birth place of BMW motorcycles. Experience the fascination of a highly modern vehicle production, where man and machine build two-wheeled dreams!
Tuesday, April 29, 11:30 — 14:00 (offsite 2)
TT9 - Media Broadcast, TV Tower - 1
Abstract:
The transmitter equipment is located 216 meters above ground within the upper "Silverball" above the Telecafe. It houses 18 VHF transmitters with 112 dipole antenna arrays for FM radio, also 3 DAB Transmitters (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and 9 DVBT Transmitters (Digital Terrestrial Video Broadcasting). Visitor with electronic body aids (e.g., a pacemaker) must not attend!
Tuesday, April 29, 13:00 — 15:30 (offsite 3)
TT10 - Media Broadcast, TV Tower - 2
Abstract:
The transmitter equipment is located 216 meters above ground within the upper "Silverball" above the Telecafe. It houses 18 VHF transmitters with 112 dipole antenna arrays for FM radio, also 3 DAB Transmitters (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and 9 DVBT Transmitters (Digital Terrestrial Video Broadcasting). Visitor with electronic body aids (e.g., a pacemaker) must not attend!
Tuesday, April 29, 14:00 — 17:00 (offsite 2)
TT11 - EVE Audio Acoustic Lab
Abstract:
Our visit to EVE Audio Acoustic Lab consists of a tour to an anechoic chamber where we will experience a measurement and listening session of a speaker in the chamber and then in a room without acoustic treatment for comparison testing; touring an echo chamber, a room to evaluate the acoustic power response of a speaker; and have a sound demonstration of various EVE Audio monitors in a stereo and 5.1 surround setup.
