Outcome: A deeper understanding of the voice ADR and music overdub process between the engineer, talent and client, advanced remote collaboration techniques for audio engineers, and general knowledge of the challenges of remote recording and how to overcome them to achieve flawless remote sessions.
Summary: In this workshop you will learn in-depth the critical concepts you need to know for stress-free Remote ADR and Music Overdub sessions, when the talent (e.g. voice actor or music recording artist), audio engineer and perhaps client are all remote from each other. The primary challenge in recording remotely is that the talent will not have the engineer alongside them, and this requires additional technical setup on the talent’s side. Guiding the talent through this process is as important as knowing how to configure your own setup. In this workshop you will learn ADR and Overdub terms and concepts, how to set up a DAW for remote recording, using remote timeline synchronization techniques, and how to manage remote talent and client sessions using professional remote collaboration tools. Bio: Robert Marshall is musician, engineer, and producer, he is the visionary behind the idea of leveraging Internet connectivity to make post-production faster and more productive. He is a crucial force behind the solutions that have become synonymous with Source Elements such as Remote Transport Sync and Auto-Restore & Replace. Vincent dePierro is a sound engineer and musician. As Head of Support for Source Elements, as well as being a core member of their Innovations and Solutions team, Vincent has in-depth knowledge of how engineers and talent work together online.
Prior experience: Assumes you already have knowledge in basic acoustics and digital audio workstations, existing knowledge of ADR workflows is not required.
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.
Join the industry experts on this exciting panel to learn more about Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems, the wide scope of approaches that WMAS facilitates, and how the various technologies can help you with multi-channel wireless set ups in challenging RF environments.
Joe Ciaudelli was hired by Sennheiser in 1987 upon graduating from Columbia University with an electrical engineering degree. He provided frequency coordination for large multi-channel wireless microphone systems used by Broadway productions, major theme parks, and broadcast networks... Read More →
BBC Radio 2 is Europe’s largest radio station. In this session Jamie Laundon, Solution Lead at BBC Technology & Media Operations, will guide us through the move into the new, state-of-the-art "Pop Hub" studios on 8th floor of BBC Broadcasting House in London.
The project was delivered to extremely tight timescales and with no impact on our listeners. These studios have been designed as dynamic, collaborative spaces, with the aim to inspire our teams to produce their best work, and to reflect an energy and buzz that will be transmitted to our audiences.
The studios have been designed to be simple to use yet also feature complex workflows that permit studios to used in pairs and give additional assistance to presenters and musicians as required.
In this session you’ll learn about managing design decisions when working on an existing site, and the use of realtime media networks, AES67 and Dante to join infrastructure together. As well as audio equipment selection, we will also cover furniture design and some interesting challenges around accessibility, sight lines and camera angles. We will also cover the tools used to visualise radio, and create well-lit branded spaces that suit any of the BBC’s pop music networks. We will also talk about the collaboration and skill sharing between our audio, technology and operations teams to help deliver against very tight timelines.
