The 140th International Audio Engineering Society Convention, coming to the Palais
des Congres in Paris, June 4 to 7, promises to be the multifaceted experience that
attracts regular attendees to these Conventions every year. “AES Conventions bring
together in one place audio professionals from all over the world,’ says Michael
Williams, 140th AES Convention Co-Chair, “to participate in a technical programme
covering the wide horizon of research into audio engineering and practices – if you
want to put your finger on practically every aspect within the frontier of research in
almost any field of audio, then the papers sessions are the ideal place to be.’
Expert-led Workshops at AES Conventions address the applications of technology of
the utmost importance in present-day professional audio. For those seeking
education on fundamental audio technologies and practices, AES conventions also
offer an unparalleled span of Tutorials, as well as a very active and stimulating
student programme.
When the world’s leading audio experts gather together for an AES Convention,
energetic human face-to-face networking results, with official and unofficial
meetings taking place at almost every corner. The official meetings include AES
Standards sessions, which establish the backbone of future developments in the
industry. These Standards meetings are open to all with a direct and material
interest in the work. “At the 140th AES Convention, Standards meetings will take
place on audio applications of networks, digital audio interfaces, loudspeaker
modelling and measurement, and metadata for audio’ says Mark Yonge, Standards
Manager.
Further, under the auspices of the Technical Council of the AES, Technical
Committee meetings bring together members of the audio community active in
specific areas of expertise to discuss current practices and future trends. These
topic-specific Committees make suggestions for future convention workshop and
tutorial subjects, and suggest thought-leaders in various audio specialties as
participants. Technical Committee members are often involved with AES
International Conference planning and form study groups that write reports and
produce technical documents on critical issues such as the perceptual loudness of
streaming audio services. They also recommend candidates for awards in their
fields of knowledge. “Technical Committees within the AES help build bridges to
other societies and technical organizations through formal and informal activities
that ensure the flow of relevant information in both directions,’ says Francis
Rumsey, Technical Council Chair, “thus nurturing collaboration in technical, scientific
and user-oriented matters.’
No AES convention would be complete without the exhibition showcasing the
cutting-edge new products that are a result of all this activity and research. “Any
technician or engineer will be spoilt for choice to find solutions to problems in
hand,’ says Williams. “Many manufacturers also have demos on site, so that, in a
relatively short time, decisions can be made as to the most suitable equipment for
your particular project.’
“To keep ahead in the audio world,’ Williams concludes, “attending the 140th AES
Convention must be a focal point in your calendar.’
For more information on the 140th International Audio Engineering Society
Convention in Paris, France, visit aes.org/events/140/. Find out more
about the Audio Engineering Society at aes.org.
