Dolby Labs, Surround Professional and Pro Sound News present:
Surround for Broadcast 05: Audio for the HD Revolution

17 April, 2005
9:30-9:35 AM
Welcome

9:35-10:40AM
The Surround Infrastructure: Gearing up for Digital
This session, lead by a key player in CBS’ digital transition, deals with the complexities in getting facilities and the transmission and distribution channel ready to broadcast in surround sound. Topics that will be covered include workflow, infrastructure, necessary equipment and integration into existing systems.
Presenter: Greg Coppa from CBS

10:40-10:50 AM
Technology presentation: Mackie DXB400 Digital Production Console
MackieÕs dXb.400 digital desk features a unique dual touch-screen interface, 96kHz operation (optional to 192kHz), on-board automation and DSP, twenty-five 100mm optical faders, fully configurable I/O card cage. Surround functionality is integral to the design. Both models are also compatible with select VST plug-ins.
Presenter: Keith Medley, Mackie

10:50-11:50 AM
Manage Your Metadata - Dolby Labs
In addition to audio, Dolby Digital and Dolby E carry important messages about how that audio should be played back. Managing this metadata content can be as important as properly handling the audio itself. How does metadata flow through the broadcast and production chain? In addition to Dolby E, what alternatives are being used for managing metadata? How do you measure and monitor metadata parameters? What are the consequences of poorly handled metadata? Dolby specialists will guide us down the path of proper use and transmission of metadata.
Presenters: Rocky Graham, Manager, DTV Applications
                Steve Venezia, Manager, DTV Broadcast Support.

11:50 AM–12:00 PM
Technology Presentation: Dolby Labs, LM100 Broadcast Loudness Meter.
A valuable tool in monitoring your signal chain, the Dolby LM100 measures the subjective loudness of dialogue within broadcast programming.
Presenter: Jeffrey Riedmiller, Broadcast Product Manager, Dolby Labs

12:00 PM–12:50 PM
Lunch Break (boxed lunches provided)

12:50 PM–1:20 PM
Facility Profile: Turner Studios
Turner Studios in Atlanta have made a major commitment to digital infrastructure in support of Super Station WTBS, TNT, CNN and the rest of the Turner channels. Erinn E. Thorp, Production Engineer for Turner Studios and Jay Yeary, Engineering Audio Manager will be on hand for a ‘been there, done that’ session, highlighting the transition at Turner.
Presenters: Jay Yeary, Engineering Audio Manager, Turner Studios
                Erinn E. Thorp, Production Engineer, Turner Studios

1:20 PM–1:30 PM
Technology Presentation: Holophone H2-PRO and more.
Holophone has significantly simplified surround miking with their single housing, discrete output microphone products. Hear examples of ‘point-and-shoot’ surround miking, as well as get a sneak peak at Holophone’s new products for NAB.
Presenter: Michael Godfrey, Holophone

1:30 PM–2:20 PM
Commercials and Promos in Surround
Commercial production has embraced surround sound as a new, high-impact creative element. In this session, we hear both about the workflow and the creative flow involved in applying surround to commercial and promo production. In addition to production professionals, some of the creative minds who’ve made the move to surround tell why they’ve selected surround and how the medium effects the message. and will be among our panelists.
Panelists: Steve Thompson, Pacific Ocean Post
               Hank Neuberger, Third Wave Productions
               Kevin Aratari, mOcean creative agency

2:20 PM–3:00 PM
Surround Monitoring: The Small Room Conundrum
Putting five speakers and a subwoofer into a broadcast production space just starts with physical placement. How do the speakers interface with the room? What problems can be anticipated and how can they be addressed? A veteran acoustician addresses issues and solutions.
Presenter: Russ Berger, Russ Berger Design Group

3:00 PM–3:10 PM
Technology Presentation: Monitoring Digitally While Staying Digital - Dynaudio Air Series
The Dynaudio Air Series allows users to stay in the digital domain while right up to the monitor loudspeakers, with digital control and communication between speakers.

3:10 PM–3:50 PM
Major Event and Sports Production In Surround. Experts in the field share their practical experience with incorporating surround into a range of applications, from the Super Bowl to the Grammys to the Olympics. WeÕll explore practical production techniques and surround miking approaches that can be used for effective projects with ear appeal.
Presenters: Andrew Waterman, ATK Audiotek
                Lee Gamil, HDNet
                Dennis Baxter (Olympics)
                Jim Hilson, Dolby Labs
                Bobby Owsinski, Surround Associates (Moderator)

3:50–4:00 PM
Technology Presentation: The Vista console series and Virtual Surround Panning.
Studer has introduced the innovative Vistonics control surface as merely the most visible advanced feature of their Vista digital console line. Inside, the console also features Studer’s advanced Virtual Surround Panning processing algorithms providing unparalleled capabilities for sound source placement within a virtual space.
Presenter: Clayton Blick, Studer

4:00–5:30 PM
Mixing Surround Sound for Episodic Television and Major Televised Events.
The hottest new shows are all enthusiastically promoting their surround sound components. Experienced surround sound mixers tell how they are taking the television experience to the next level through sound. Topics include mixing for fold-down and surround mixing "do’s and don’ts" and how to make things go right.
Panelists: Brian Riordan, American Idol
              Yuri Reese and Bill Smith, CSI
              Scott Weber and Frank Morrone, Lost
              Moderator: Sean Richardson, Starz-Encore