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day one edition | map and exhibitor listings begin on page 20 day1 From the editors of Pro Sound News & Pro Audio Review friday edition the AES SERVING THE 131STDA AES CONVENTION • october 20-23, I 2011 jacob k. LY javits convention center new york, ny Tutorials Top Dr. Limb Delivers Stirring Keynote Thursday Fare By Steve Harvey This year’s Keynote address by Dr. By Strother Bullins Charles Limb, a hearing specialist and Demonstrating the broad range a musician, not only offered insight into of tutorial topics at the 131st AES the workings of the ear and the brain Convention, two Thursday tutori- but also a plea to audio engineers to als provocatively stirred emotions help rehabilitate patients with cochlear amongst early attendees. Michael implants. D. Griffin of Essential Sound Prod- Hearing is the only sense that ucts (ESP) presented “After-Market can be at least partially restored, Power Cords: ‘Snake Oil’ or Legiti- observed Limb, noting that mate Audio Accessory?” followed 200,000 people worldwide have by Schuyler Quackenbush of Audio undergone surgery for cochlear Research Labs and Thomas Spor- implants. Yet the operation is er of Fraunhofer with “MP3 Can only part of the process; without Sound Good.” training, patients are unlikely to Griffin began his tutorial by truly perceive music in the same stating after-market IEC cables do way as speech. comprise a category of “controver- People with implants can sial products” in the audio indus- recover their language skills, but try, but went on to present audio musical pitch perception can be examples to support the use of his off by as much as two octaves, own ESP Music Cord in audio pro- for example. “A C.I. patient duction environments. Two ver- Attendees listen intently to the Keynote Address can’t tell the difference between tutorials on page 37 delivered by Dr. Charles Limb (inset). a trumpet and a violin,” he also noted. Limb’s research—which he detailed in his presentation—currently focuses on brain activity in improvis- Many Things To Many People ing musicians and freestyle rappers By Clive Young ever-changing industry that they’re them a flood of fascinating experienc- in an attempt to find a way to help The AES Convention is always many starting to enter. For longtime audio es. The opening ceremonies saw a full restore music comprehension among things to many people, presenting pros, it’s a chance to find out about 22 awards presented to people who’ve limb on page 37 everything current and cutting-edge the latest trends and technological made outstanding contributions to the in the world of pro audio to the thou- advances, and catch up with indus- AES, followed by Dr. Charles Limb’s sands of attendees who will walk try friends. And for presenters at the keynote speech, “Sound, Hearing and on the | inside through the doors of the Jacob Javits workshops, panels and papers, it’s the Music: A Journey from the Ears to Convention Center this weekend. opportunity to share crucial insights the Brain.” That was followed directly AES Kicks Off With Ben Folds 3 For exhibitors, it’s the time to pres- and hard-won discoveries. by a dialogue between super producer ent both their latest creations and stal- While the exhibition floor opens Phil Ramone and engineer/co-producer Lunchtime Keynotes 3 wart industry standards. For students, today, the workshops, papers and Dae Bennett, discussing the creation of it’s the place to get a handle on the more started yesterday, bringing with Tony Bennett’s new album, Duets II. Opening Ceremonies many on page 37 Award Presentations 38 friday october 20-23, 2011 jacob k. javits convention center new york, ny the AES DAILY day1 edition SERVING THE 131ST AES CONVENTION 3 New Pro ToolsHDX, Pro ShowBriefs Tools 10 S’ware From Avid AES Kicks Off With Avid (Booth 321) is launching the easier collaboration than ever for pro- Ben Folds all-new Pro Tools|HDX digital audio fessional users. workstation and Pro Tools 10 software, The Pro Tools|HDX system enables The 131st AES Convention is host- delivering greater performance, high- customers to mix bigger, more complex Avid’s Pro ToolsHDX card ing a rare one-on-one interview er sound quality and innovative new productions, with the rock-solid perfor- with international recording star capabilities. Both are designed to pro- mance and stability that Pro Tools|HD With this addition to the Pro Ben Folds today from 2:30-4:30 vide the most capable, highest quality, customers have come to expect. 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The Internet’s evolution from text- Says Matt Engstrom, category based medium to major carrier director for monitoring products at for sound heralded dramatic pay- Shure: “With best-in-class audio and load changes and, new dangers for RF performance, networking con- audio quality. It also rocked busi- Audio-Technica (Booth 721) Shure’s PSM1000 personal nectivity, and a diversity bodypack ness models for music sales and the is exhibiting the AT4080 and monitor system AT4081 ribbon microphones, receiver, PSM 1000 delivers on the foundations of the music industry. two offerings from the demanding requirements of sound SATURDAY, OCT. 22— company’s expanding 40 professionals.” in one frequency band, backward- RON CARTER, JAZZ INNO- The PSM 1000 system builds on compatible with PSM 900 compo- VATOR: A revealing conversation Series. Its R&D team in Japan the stellar audio and RF performance nents; and a P10R Diversity Receiver; with celebrated bassist and cellist engineered and manufactured of Shure’s PSM900 Personal Moni- full bandwidth scan finds clear, com- Ron Carter conducted by music the AT4080 and AT4081 from tor System, while adding numerous patible frequencies and provides a journalist and author Ashley Kahn. the ground up. Shown from advanced features, including: PSM graphic spectrum plot viewable from SUNDAY, OCT. 23— left: Gary Boss, A-T marketing 1000 System—ultra-wide 72 mega- the screen; and optional rechargeable SKIP PIZZI, THE FUTURE director; and Jeff Simcox, A-T hertz tuning bandwidth allows up Lithium-ion batteries provide up to OF BROADCASTING IN A marketing communications to nine systems to operate in one eight hours of operation and recharge CONNECTED WORLD: Have director. TV channel, and up to 39 systems fully in just three hours. rumors of broadcasting’s demise been greatly exaggerated? Today’s Events At PMC Masters of Audio Atkinson Set For Heyser Lecture All events in Demo Room 1E06 Noon-1 p.m. 2-3 p.m. DAVID MILES HUBER: INTELLIGENT RONALD PRENT: IF YOU HAVE THEM, Tonight 9:30-10:30 a.m. DANCE MUSIC IN 5.1 USE THEM PROPERLY! Stereophile magazine editor and dis- STUDENT RECORDING CRITIQUES DMH is a two-time Grammy-nominated With the aid of what he calls “a choreography tinguished musician, recording engi- Following the success of this event at (Colabs, Paralax Eden) producer and musi- for six speakers,” the multi-award-winning neer and audiophile John Atkinson AES San Francisco and London, PMC cian in the electronic IDM, dance and surround sound engineer Ronald Prent shows will present this year’s Richard C. is enabling students to present their own surround-sound genres, whose music has how music in surround can be a source of great Heyser Lecture. Titled, “Where Did recordings for evaluation on a high resolu- sold over one million copies. David will emotion. Building a mix from scratch, Ronald The Negative Frequencies Go?” the tion monitoring system. take the audience on a musical journey and will deliver insight into the creative skill set lecture will be presented tonight, 7-9 present his latest Grammy nominated proj- required to make a great surround mix. p.m., at the Javits Center. 10:45-11: 45 a.m.