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About AES Standards

About AES Standards

Standards are a core activity of the Audio Engineering Society and help to ensure the Society can meet the future demands of the audio industry.

Standards Evolution

A Short History

Tracking the evolution of audio standards from legacy to digital.

Standards Foundations

AES Standards activity begins, primarily reporting on international efforts (IEC, EIA, SMPTE, IEEE, ASA). Members actively contribute through these organizations.

Digital Audio Focus

Formation of the AES Digital Audio Standards Committee, driven by the growing need for digital audio standards.

Dedicated Leadership

Dan Queen appointed as full-time Standards Secretary, strengthening coordination and development.

Historical Overview Published

First comprehensive overview of AES standards work published (via the Historical Committee).

Process Modernization

Standards procedures revised to improve openness and consensus, aligned with IEC and industry best practices.

New Standards Secretary

Mark Yonge appointed, continuing leadership of AES standards initiatives.

Digital Infrastructure Upgrade

Launch of updated communications systems, including website, member registry, email reflectors, and secure document exchange.

How It Works

Organizational Structure

Committee

  1. Bruce OlsonChair
  2. Jeff BerrymanVice Chair
  3. Richard CabotSecretary
  4. John WoodgateMember
  5. David JosephsonMember
  6. Junichi YoshioMember

AESSC

The AES Standards Committee (AESSC) is the organization responsible for conducting the AES Standards Program. It develops and publishes a number of technical standards, information documents and technical reports within the field of professional audio technology.

Working Groups

Membership in working groups is open to all qualified individuals; AES membership is not required.

Requirements:

Active participation and strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines are expected from all members.

AESSC Rules

Global Liaisons

We collaborate closely with leading international organizations to ensure our standards are universally applicable and harmonized.

  • IEC
  • SMPTE
  • BSI
  • CTA
  • EBU
  • ALTI

Get Involved

Have questions about a standard or want to contribute to a working group?

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