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AES31-2-Am1-2008: Amendment 1 to AES31-2 - Audio-file transfer and exchange - Part 2: File Format for Transferring Digital Audio Data Between Systems of Different Type and Manufacture - Extended file format for audio to exceed 4 GByte
Printing Date:
2009-02-16
Publication History:
Published 2008; Superseded 2012
Abstract:
The 32-bit address space of a Wave file limits its maximum size to 4 GB. Some practical computer systems may impose a lower limit of 2 GB. This is not a significant obstacle for mono files at basic rate sampling frequencies, but the limitation becomes increasingly significant as the number of channels in the file is increased or when double- or quadruple-rate sampling frequencies are used. The Extended Broadcast Wave Format (BWF-E) file format described in this amendment is designed to be a compatible extension of the Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) already defined in AES31-2. It extends the maximum size capabilities of the RIFF/WAVE format by increasing its address space to 64 bits where necessary. BWF-E is also designed to be mutually compatible with the EBU T3306 RF64 extended format.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (556.36 KB)
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AES56-2008 (r2019): AES standard on acoustics - Sound source modeling - Loudspeaker polar radiation measurements
Printing Date:
2019-08-19
Publication History:
Pub. 2008; Addenda 2009-03-10; Reaffirmed 2014; Addenda 2019-08-19; Reaffirmed 2019
Abstract:
This standard describes how the measurements of loudspeaker polar radiation data shall be made and documented. This acquired data is suitable for application in room acoustic, electro-acoustic, and sound system predictions, and loudspeaker data sheets.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (329.67 KB)
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AES54-3-2008 (r2019): AES standard on interconnections - Grounding and EMC practices - Shields of balanced microphone-level outputs of active equipment other than microphones
Printing Date:
2019-04-23
Publication History:
Pub. 2008; Reaffirmed 2013; Reaffirmed 2019
Abstract:
This standard specifies requirements for, and summarizes general considerations relative to, the shielding of balanced microphone-level outputs of audio equipment, taking into account measures commonly necessary for the preservation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) at both audio and radio frequencies.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (297.86 KB)
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AES54-2-2008 (r2019): AES standard on interconnections - Grounding and EMC practices - Shields of balanced audio wiring within fixed and portable passive connector panels, jack fields, and passive microphone splitters
Printing Date:
2019-04-23
Publication History:
Pub. 2008; reprinted with corrigenda 2009-01-19, Reaffirmed 2013; Reaffirmed 2019
Abstract:
This standard specifies requirements for, and summarizes general considerations relative to, the shielding of balanced audio interconnections within fixed and portable connector panels, jack fields (patch bays), and passive microphone splitters, taking into account measures commonly necessary for the preservation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) at both audio and radio frequencies.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (381.44 KB)
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AES54-1-2008 (r2019): AES standard on interconnections - Grounding and EMC practices - Connection of cable shields within connectors attached to portable balanced audio cables
Printing Date:
2019-04-23
Publication History:
Pub. 2008; Reaffirmed 2013; Reaffirmed 2019
Abstract:
This standard specifies requirements for, and summarizes general considerations relative to, the connection of cable shields within connectors attached to portable balanced cables for the transmission of audio, taking into account measures commonly necessary for the preservation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) at both audio and radio frequencies.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (323.13 KB)
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AES58-2008 (s2019): AES standard for digital audio - Audio applications of networks - Application of IEC 61883-6 32-bit generic data
Printing Date:
2013-08-15
Publication History:
Published 2008; Reaffirmed 2013, Stabilized 2019
Abstract:
The primary use of IEEE-1394 isochronous packets, as defined in IEC 61883-6 (also known as FireWire), is for carrying audio and music data. This document defines an efficient means for carrying data in a wider variety of formats, for example professional audio and manufacturer-specific data, in IEC 61883-6 isochronous packets.
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AES-R10-2008: AES standards project report - Use cases for networks in professional audio
Printing Date:
2008-08-25
Publication History:
Pub: 2008-08-25
Abstract:
Use cases for some advanced audio applications using the IEEE 1394 Higher Performance Serial Bus were explored by joint task groups set up by AES Standards Working Group SC-02-12 and the 1394TA Pro Audio Working Group. The work was subdivided into three application areas; Recording, Live Sound, and Installations. This report summarises the output of these three groups.
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (340.08 KB)
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AES-Stds-Comp: Standards In Print, Complete Set: 2020-12-18
Printing Date:
2020-12-18
Publication History:
Pub: 2008; updated 2008-08-25, 2008-08-29, 2008-10-03, 2008-11-12, 2009-01-19, 2009-02-16, 2009-03-10, 2009-06-01, 2010-02-19, 2010-10-29, 2011-04-26, 2011-09-23, 2011-10-17, 2012-08-07, 2012-08-20, 2013-02-11, 2013-09-20, 2014-12-02, 2015-03-09, 2015-10-14, 2016-01-04, 2016-02-08, 2017-08-17, 2018-09-01, 2019-01-30, 2019-04-30, 2019-07-10, 2020-12-18
Abstract:
As a convenience to users, this compilation comprises a complete set of all AES standards documents. The compilation will be updated regularly to include all new publications available at the printing date.
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Downloadable Zip Archive of PDFs (54.97 MB)
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