A host of industry professionals were present at Dubai’s newly completed Meydan Racecourse Hotel to give the 40-plus attendees the benefit of their experience. Among those making presentations at The Digital Audio Chain – From Input to Output were:
The seminar
The seminar discussed audio developments using the digital format and how this benefits both the listener and the user; in particular how the AES 42 protocol is having a positive impact on the capabilities of audio engineers.
AES 42 has been developed by the Audio Engineering Society and Neumann, and is now integrated into many manufacturers’ products, including microphones and mixers. Both Neumann and Sennheiser produce digital ranges of microphones that use AES 42 to send data back and forth from the control point.
‘The benefits of this shift from conventional analogue signal are manifold,’ said Mig Cardamone, Business Area Manager for Sennheiser Middle East. ‘Being able to run very long cable lengths without any interference or loss is a unique benefit of our digital mics. Having a very low noise floor allows microphones to be placed at greater distances from the sound sources, providing a better quality of recording and production. As well as the obvious benefit in audio quality when using a wide array of microphones, engineers will know that this will save them time on set-up and therefore allow more time at the console.’
The event proved an excellent opportunity for the guests to meet with fellow professionals and the Sennheiser sales team, to share knowledge and experiences.
‘We feel that this type of event is of great benefit to us as a manufacturer and to the industry in the Middle East,’ added Phil Massey, General Manager for Sennheiser UK and Middle East. ‘Being able to let the key players in the broadcast and live sound industries compare our analogue and digital microphones, and for us to listen to the challenges they face in the field, is key to the ongoing development of our relationship with the region.’
