Wireless audio, both mics and in-ear-monitors, has become essential in many live productions of music and theatre, but it is often fraught with uneasiness and uncertainty. The panel of presenters will draw on their varied experience and knowledge to show how practitioners can use best engineering practices to ensure reliability and performance of their wireless mic and in-ear-monitor systems.
I'm a fellow of the AES, an RF and electronics geek, and live audio specialist, especially in both amateur and professional theater. My résumé includes Senhheiser, ARRL, and a 27-year-long tenure at QSC. Now I help live audio practitioners up their wireless mic and IEM game.I play... Read More →
The rapid evolution of live media networking has brought it closer to converged networking, where robust and efficient communication is paramount. While protocols such as MILAN/AVB, Dante and AES67 are staples, significant opportunities exist to enhance live media networking by adopting architectural blueprints, tools, and widely used protocols from the Information Technology (IT) sector. This workshop explores the specific requirements of live media networking, identifies potential learnings from IT workflows, and examines how other industries, particularly broadcast and video markets, have successfully integrated IT principles to propose technical recommendations. Live media networking, encompassing audio, video, and control signals, demands high precision, low latency, and synchronization. Unlike traditional IT networks, which prioritize data integrity and security, live media networks must ensure seamless real-time transmission without compromising quality. The workshop will delve into these specificities, highlighting the challenges unique to live media and how they differ from typical IT networking scenarios and the use of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN).. A significant challenge in this transition is the learning curve faced by sound technicians. Traditionally focused on audio-specific knowledge, these professionals now need to acquire IT networking skills to manage complex media networks effectively. This gap in expertise necessitates a new role emerging in the industry: the "Live Media Network Manager," a specialist who bridges the knowledge gap between traditional sound engineering and advanced IT networking. A key focus area will be examining IT architectural blueprints and their applicability to live media networking. IT networks often leverage scalable, redundant, and resilient architectures to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. By adopting similar principles, live media networks can achieve greater reliability and scalability. The workshop will discuss how concepts such as network segmentation, redundancy, and failover mechanisms from IT can be tailored to meet the stringent requirements of live media. Additionally, we will explore the tools and protocols widely used in IT that can benefit live media networking. Network monitoring and management tools, such as SNMP and Syslog, offer comprehensive insights into network performance and can aid in proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. Furthermore, protocols like QoS can be adapted to prioritize media traffic, ensuring that critical audio and video streams are delivered with minimal delay and jitter. The workshop will also draw parallels from the broadcast and video markets, which have already embraced IT-based solutions to enhance their networking capabilities. These industries have developed technical recommendations and standards, such as SMPTE ST 2110 for professional media over managed IP networks, which can serve as valuable references for the live media domain. By examining these examples, participants will gain a broader perspective on how cross-industry learnings can drive innovation in live media networking. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the specific needs of live media networking and present actionable insights from IT workflows and other industries. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to leverage IT principles to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of live media networks, paving the way for a more integrated and future-proof approach.
The Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance (HELA) certification scheme, which originated within the AES Technical Committee on Acoustics and Sound Reinforcement, launched in summer 2024. Tailored for event organizers, sound engineers, venue managers, musicians, and all other key live event industry stakeholders, HELA offers a comprehensive framework for delivering live music experiences that protect audience hearing and minimize neighborhood disturbances. This session will delve into the balance between sound quality, hearing health and community harmony. Attendees will gain practical insights into HELA's guidance on sound level management and effective communication strategies, fostering a community dedicated to sustainable live event production. Join us to discover how HELA Certification can set a new industry standard, creating memorable yet safe and respectful experiences for everyone involved.
Associate Professor of Electroacoustics, University of Derby
Adam Hill is an Associate Professor of Electroacoustics at the University of Derby where he leads the Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab) and runs the MSc Audio Engineering program. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Essex, an M.Sc. in Acoustics and Music Technology from... Read More →
A live sound engineer with over 40 years of concert touring experience. Jon has toured internationally with artists such as Bryan Ferry, Stereophonics, Biffy Clyro and The Prodigy. Jon is also a partner in a five-studio recording complex in Sheffield, UK. Involved in education for... Read More →
A long time audio engineer for film, Laura career-expanded into hearing health as an audiologist. She ran the hearing clinic at Sensaphonics, a Chicago-based institution that has served musicians for over 30 years. Now based in Central New York, she sees patients in her Utica, NY... Read More →
ADM-OSC is an industry initiative aimed at standardising Object-Based Audio (OBA) positioning data by implementing the Audio Definition Model (ADM) over Open Sound Control (OSC). As immersive audio gains traction across various industries, from music streaming to gaming, and from live sound to broadcasting, the Audio Definition Model (ADM) is becoming a popular standard for metadata. This includes Serial ADM for broadcast and ADM BWF or XML files for studio use.
The ADM-OSC workgroup was formed four years ago to bridge the gap between immersive live and studio ecosystems. It now includes leading developers and manufacturers who aim to facilitate the sharing of audio object metadata across different environments, from studios to broadcasts to live performances.
Since its initial draft implementation, ADM-OSC has been supported by various audio industry tools, including live rendering engines, digital audio workstations (DAWs), controllers, live tracking systems, and media server solutions. It is currently being deployed in both live and studio productions, with increasing interest from technology developers wanting to join and implement this standard.
ADM-OSC 1.0 is now the published specification, aiming to provide a basic interoperability layer between Object Editors and Object Renderers.
This presentation and workshop will take a dive on ADM-OSC and will cover: - The origins of ADM-OSC - Presentation of ADM-OSC 1.0 specification - Use case/application demonstration - DAW object positional data to external rendering engine (s) - Controllers’ data to object panner in DAW for automation recording - Live tracking (actors, artist) positional data to live rendering engine (s) - Plugin fest 2023 and 2024 report - Future considerations - Application-specific subgroups such as broadcast, VR/Gaming, live rendering, show control
Michael Zbyszyński is musician, researcher, teacher and developer in the field of contemporary electroacoustic music. He is currently part of the Creative Technologies R&D group at L-Acoustics. As a musician, his work spans from brass bands to symphony orchestras, including composition... Read More →
Senior Mgr. Business Development | FLUX:: GPLM, Harman International
Hugo Larin is a key collaborator to the FLUX: SPAT Revolution project and has deep roots in audio mixing, design and operation, as well as in networked control and data distribution. He leads the FLUX:: business development at HARMAN. His recent involvements and interests include object-based spatial audio mixing workflows, interoperability... Read More →
Education & Application Support France, d&b audiotechnik
Mathieu holds a Bachelors's degree in applied physics from Paris 7 University and Master's degree in sound engineering from ENS Louis Lumière in 2003. He has years of diverse freelance mixing and system designer experiences internationally, as well as loudspeakers, amplifiers, dsp... Read More →
Senior Director, Workflow and Integration, CTO Office, Lawo AG
Lucas joined Lawo in 2014, having previously worked as a freelancer in the live sound and entertainment industry for several years. He holds a degree in event technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering and information technology from the University of Applied... Read More →
