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AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio 2019
Preliminary Program
January 24-27 • Anaheim Hilton Hotel
NAMM U Education Center
Four full days of in-depth learning and training
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New for 2019:
Microphone Academy: Studio & Live Friday, Saturday
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Friday is dedicated to Studio applications with topics including Ribbon Microphones, Virtual Microphones, VR Microphones and a special session on Large Diaphragm Condensers.
Saturday is dedicated to Live Sound miking, including touring, broadcast events and instrument specific applications.
Digital Audio Networking Academy All Four Days
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Audio over IP is rapidly becoming the audio distribution methodology of choice on the stage and in the studio. Digital Audio Networking Academy sessions, organized by QSC’s Bob Lee, will cover fundamental digital networking technology, protocols and applications.
Back by popular demand:
Entertainment Wireless Academy Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
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Hosted by wireless touring professional Ike Zimbel, Entertainment Wireless Academy begins each day with an important Spectrum Update panel discussing upcoming changes to wireless-frequency spectrum, followed by 90-minute breakout classroom instruction on recent wireless hardware innovations from leading brands, including Shure, Lectrosonics, Alteros/Audio-Technica and Professional Wireless Systems/RAD. These sessions include best practices, antenna systems and frequency coordination to prepare attendees for the coming changes in wireless spectrum.
In-Ear Monitoring Academy Friday
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Hosted by in-ear monitor touring professional Mark Frink, the In-Ear Monitor Academy starts with an important IEM Fundamentals presentation discussing IEM best practices and examining the physiology of hearing and fundamentals of in-ear monitor engineering that can help with hearing conservation. This is followed by a session on engineering wireless IEMs and upcoming changes to wireless frequency spectrum. The afternoon will be dedicated to a demonstration of in-ear monitor engineering practices with support from leading IEM brands, including UltimateEars, KLANG, and Lectrosonics.
Control Room Academy All Four Days
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Learn more about key recording production factors and products, including Studio Monitors, Interfaces, Optimization, Plug-ins and more in the Control Room Academy sessions. Thursday’s program will be focused on Waves, with Studio applications in the morning and Live Sound in the afternoon, reflecting a similar split on Thursday in the Main Stage: Live and Studio presentations. Sunday includes a DIY Workshop, Career panel and insights into audio Higher Education. Friday and Saturday feature in-depth, two-hour sessions from leading control room authorities.
Main Stage: Studio Thursday morning, Saturday, Sunday
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Learn from some of the biggest names in the recording industry as they cover a variety of subjects and issues pertinent to any producer, engineer, musician and songwriter.
Hosted by producer/engineer/author Bobby Owsinski, presentations occur all four days from industry experts such as Andrew Scheps, Sylvia Massy, Gavin Lurssen, Reuben Cohen, Ron McMaster and more. Topics include everything from Outside-the-Box recording techniques to re-mastering Running On Empty.
Main Stage: Live Thursday afternoon, Friday
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Hosted by FOH veteran Robert Scovill, these sessions focus on contemporary live sound system mixing and engineering, with sessions on console automation, Virtual Soundcheck, TV appearances. There will also be daily panel discussions of core live sound topics.
Sound System Measurement & Optimization
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Hosted by Charlie Hughes of Excelsior Audio, these sessions will include breakout classrooms on AFMG’s SysTune, Rational Acoustics’ Smaart DI and Studio Six Digital’s Audio Tools, while workshop sessions will include Hughes’ famous Subwoofer Series, Jamie Anderson on Multi-Mic Measurement, Chris Tsanjouries on Crossing the Art/Science Line and Andrew Smith on .Choosing the Right Frequency Analyzer
Audio Science
Core and advanced technical topics will be presented under the Audio Sciences banner, including sessions in Mandarin and Spanish. Content ranges broadly from an Audio 101: Practical Science and Applications for Aspiring Audio Engineers session to Essential Elements for Creating High Performance Acoustical Spaces to Dynamic EQ with Parametric Filters.
Sound for Houses of Worship
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Oriented specifically for Houses of Worship, sessions will cover Personal Monitoring, Sound System Design and Digital Audio Networking.
Social Events
Open social events will be held the first two evenings of AES@NAMM 2019. On Thursday, January 24th, the AES Diversity and Inclusion Committee will hold a reception hosted by Jay Henry. Under-represented individuals working in audio will gather to share stories—open to all regardless of gender, race, religion or ethnicity. On Friday, January 25th, students with an interest in audio education and audio educators are invited to come learn more about AES events and the benefits of AES student membership at our student mixer, hosted by Ian Corbett.
Hands-on Training Academies*
Line Array Loudspeaker System Academy All Four Days
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Leading line array manufacturers will each introduce and instruct Line Array Loudspeaker System Academy attendees on the operational details of their latest compact line-array offering. A 90-minute classroom session teaches the line array's design, theory and supporting software components in a small class format. A second 90-minute hands-on practical session instructs mechanical assembly and electrical hook-up details for erecting an array from a portable line array tower, culminating in system proof and coverage confirmation with the use of pink noise and an evaluation track of music.
Live Mixing Console Academy All Four Days
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Popular live digital consoles from leading manufacturers will be introduced and taught by their instructors to Live Mixing Console Academy attendees including operational details of their live digital mixers, as well as features of their latest software versions.
* Limited class sizes. Guaranteed seating requires an independent registration – see Registration page for details.
