The Call for Comment on DRAFT REVISED AES63-xxxx - AES standard for interconnections - Data connector in an XLR connector shell was published on 2024-02-23.
Commonly used modular connectors are widely used, but are fragile in demanding installations, where a broken connection can affect the application critically. This is not important in many applications, such as structured data cabling for use with computer networks, or simple interconnect cabling and patching using Category 5 (or better) data cable. However, in professional audio applications, a broken connection can affect the application critically. A standard ruggedized fitting will promote system security in these applications. This document specifies a ruggedized data connector that is compatible with 8-position 8-contact (8P8C) modular connectors, commonly (though inaccurately) called RJ-45 connectors, with regard to mechanical aspects for proper mating and locking.
Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2024
This project will define the number of pins used for each channel and the pin configuration for connecting +, -, signal conductors and cable shield for linear PCB (aka euroblock) connectors.
The widespread adoption of PCB (aka euroblock) connectors without a pin configuration has led to many different varieties causing wiring mistakes, compromised noisy immunity, and added time to installs. Much of the industry has gravitated toward a (+/-/shield) configuration but it should be standardized. Furthermore, there are practical and technical considerations to avoid a 5-pin configuration for channel pairs.
The development will take place in Working Group SC-05-02, chaired by Fred Morgenstern. Interested parties are encouraged to join the group and contribute. The memberships of AESSC working groups are open to all directly and materially affected individuals. AES membership, although strongly encouraged, is not required.
Posted: Saturday, February 17, 2024
AES70 is a suite of standards for control and monitoring of devices in professional media networks. AES70 does not specify a media transport scheme. Rather, it is designed to operate with media transport schemes such as the one specified by AES67.
AES70's intended range of use spans networks of all sizes. This includes mission-critical applications, high-security applications, IP and non-IP networks, and local and wide-area applications. AES70 can control real or virtual devices located on premises or hosted by cloud services. AES70 consumes little computing power and uses network bandwidth lightly.
AES70 is based on the Open Control Architecture (OCA), originally developed by the OCA Alliance.
Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024
The Call for Comment on DRAFT REVISED AES67-xxxx, "AES standard for audio applications of networks - High-performance streaming audio-over-IP interoperability" was published 2023-12-28.
Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2023
Charlie Hughes has been appointed Chair of SC-04-03 Working Group on Loudspeaker Modeling and Measurement. Merlijn van Veen has been appointed Vice-Chair. Both have been long term members of the working group. Merlijn co-chaired the SC-04-03-A Task group on max SPL measurement with noise.
Posted: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Call for Comment on DRAFT AES70-3-xxxx, "AES standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture - Part 3: Protocol for TCP/IP Networks" was published 2023-09-28.
Posted: Friday, September 29, 2023
The Call for Comment on DRAFT REVISED AES70-2-xxxx, "AES standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture - Part 2: Class structure" was published 2023-09-28.
Posted: Friday, September 29, 2023
The Call for Comment on DRAFT REVISED AES70-1-xxxx, "AES standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture - Part 1: Framework" was published 2023-09-28.
Posted: Friday, September 29, 2023
Reaffirmed versions of the following AES standard has been published:
Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
