AES Show 2024 NY

This hands-on tutorial will be an overview of digital archiving and file management concepts and methodologies. It will focus on best practices for file naming, folder structure and DAW session creation, preparation of DAW sessions and associated assets for long-term archiving, an overview of strategies and software solutions for backup and long-term archiving, and an survey of industry standards for digital archiving and deliverables. It will include demonstrations of archiving and backup software and asset preparation.

While this tutorial will be student-focused, anyone who wants to learn more about digital archiving and file management is welcome to attend.

Within live and studio sound engineering, the use of compression, normalization and parametric EQ is employed to perfect the sound of musicians we work with. These effects can impact the tone and timbre of an audio sample or even eliminate unwanted noise. Even the resistance of the electrical equipment used to aid us in our work as audio engineers has an impact on the quality of our end product. Many audio engineers and audio companies have used our understanding of the technology within our industry and applied it to the use of hearing mechanisms such as in-ear monitors or ear plugs.

Around 3-9% of adults struggle with some form of hearing disability or hearing loss. While the science and studies of audiology have helped us find ways to assist those disabled in this way, hearing disabilities tend to be comorbid with neurological or psychological disorders that are harder to manage when combined. PTSD, dementia, autism, as well as several other disorders severely impact the way our brains interact with auditory and kinesthetic stimuli that make current hearing aid technology more of a discomfort than a help to patients with these comorbidities.

After multiple observations of audio engineering techniques and the equipment we use, peer reviewed studying of clientele with these comorbidities, and applications of techniques to hearing sciences, we wish to display some of those applications and report our findings so as to make the world more accessible to those with hearing disabilities, neurological/psychological disorders, and those with both.

Are you interested in a leadership position within AES? Whether it's a role in your local section as a chair or secretary, a committee, or our Board of Governors, join our panel of experienced AES leaders to find out what is involved and whether a role in leadership is right for you.

This workshop session will bring together leading sound engineers to explore the challenges and opportunities in binaural audio. The session will begin with an overview of the various binaural rendering methods currently used in the industry. The panelists will share their experiences with immersive audio, focusing on the intricacies of creating high-quality binaural mixes. They will discuss the philosophies behind binaural delivery, such as realistic mix room experiences versus creative purposes, as well as monitoring and quality control methods, and the perceived quality issues in current binaural rendering techniques around tonal fidelity and externalisation. The discussion will cover various applications of binaural audio, including music production, film, and broadcasting/streaming.

With consumers able to experience immersive audio more easily and cost-effectively than ever, and both Spotify as well as Apple Music platforms offering playout facilities for immersive content, demand is seemingly continuing to accelerate. The presentation offers a discussion of acoustical and architectural requirements and challenges as well as the relevant standards to adhere to. As a case study, the presentation will review Paris' newest studio, including the design strategies as well as advanced predictive acoustic analysis involved in creating the studio's design. It will also the
studio's unique elevator assisted “disappearing console” strategy for its Studio A Control Room changing into a multi-purpose live room and classroom.