Video: AES67 Open Media Standard for Pro-Audio Networks

AES67 is a method of sending audio over IP which was standardised by the Audio Engineering Society as a way of sending uncompressed video over networks between equipment. It’s become widespread and is part of SMPTE’s professional essences-over-IP standards suite, ST 2110.

Here, Conrad Bebbington gives us an introduction to AES67 explaining why AES67 exists and what it tries to achieve. Conrad then goes on to look at interoperability with other competing standards like Dante. After going into some implementation details, importantly, the video then looks the ‘Session Description Protocol’, SDP, and ‘Session Initialisation Protocol’, SIP which are important parts of how AES67 works.

Other topics covered are:

  • Packetisation – how much audio is in a packet, number of channels etc.
  • Synchronisation – using PTP
  • What are SDP and SIP and how are they used
  • Use of IGMP multicast
  • Implementation availability in open source software

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For a more in-depth look at AES67, watch this video

Speakers

Conrad Bebbington Conrad Bebbington
Software Engineer,
Cisco

Video: Audio Network Standards AES67 and SMPTE ST2110

This is a very accessible overview of AES67 and 2110 from Andreas Hildebrand, evangelist for RAVENNA audio over IP technology at ALC Networx.

Andreas explains what SMPTE 2110 and AES67 are and how they relate to other standards in the industry. He then looks at the timing requirements of 2110 and how they differ to those of AES67 with examples. Another important area examined is when 2110’s audio is/isn’t compatible with AES67.

Finally AES3 is discussed as this is part of the ST 2110-31 standard and Andreas shows how this relates to RAVENNA standards.

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Presenter

Andreas Hildebrand Andreas Hildebrand
Senior Product Manager and Evangelist for the RAVENNA technology developed by ALC NetworX, Germany, Andreas has more than 25 years experience within the Professional Audio & Broadcasting industry.
He is a full-time participant in the AES Task Group defining and maintaining the AES67 AoIP standard. He is also acting as Co-chair of the Technical Work Group of the Media Networking Alliance and is participating in the AIMS Technical WG and the SMPTE ST2110 SVIP standardisation.

Video: Deep Dive into SMPTE ST 2110-30, 31 & AES 67 Audio

Despite the title, a relatively light and short video for the weekend from NAB on using audio in 2110.

Why is there a separate SMPTE ST 2110-30 standard from AES67? Are AES67 devices compatible with SMPTE ST 2110-30? Why is there a SMPTE ST 2110-31 standard? This presentation from Leigh Whitcomb (Architect, Imagine Communications) is a deep dive into the SMPTE ST 2110-30, 31 and AES67 audio and will answer all these questions.

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AES Talk: Launching an Audio Startup


Talk + Social: Wed 18 April 2018, 19:00 – 21:00 BST Add to Calendar
The event will be followed by a social at The Yorkshire Grey on Langham Street.
Location: Fyvie Hall, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, W1B 2HW.View Map
A panel discussion exploring issues surrounding launching an audio related startup company in a dynamic forum that features free flowing discussion and debate with both contributions from panel and audience members alike.

Topics:
• What processes are essential in bringing an existing idea to launch?
• What could be considered to be the most challenging aspects of launching an audio related startup?
• What are the most common pitfalls experienced by fledging audio related startups?
• What role does investment play in launching an audio related startup and at what point may it be necessary?
• At what point should the employment of staff be considered?
• How can growth be managed to maximize longevity?

Panel Members:
• Charlie Slee – Managing Director, Big Bear Audio
• Selina Parmar – Talent and People Manager, Founders Factory
• Jon Eades – Director and Co-Founder, The Rattle
• Sarah Yule – Director of Channel Sales, ROLI

PUB: The event will be followed by a social at The Yorkshire Grey on Langham Street.

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