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AES74-2019: AES standard for audio applications of networks - Requirements for Media Network Directories and Directory Services
Printing Date:
2019-12-16
Publication History:
Published 2019
Abstract:
This document sets forth technical recommendations for media network directories and directory-related services and mechanisms such as network discovery. It is hoped that this document will inform future industry directory and directory services standards that cover at least the following topics:
1. Registration, query, and administration protocols;
2. Security mechanisms;
3. Directory data model;
4. Query language and related semantics; and
5. Scalability strategies.
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AES-R19-2019: AES Standards Report - AES67 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) Summary
Printing Date:
2019-12-05
Publication History:
Published 2020
Abstract:
An AES67-2018 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) documents the capabilities of an AES67 implementation. A PICS covers all aspects of AES67 standards compliance and runs to some 25 pages. This report describes a two page summary of the primary options and interoperability points documented in a completed PICS. Though neither precise nor complete, it is useful as a cover sheet for a published PICS and to help quickly assess interoperability capabilities between implementations.
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AES73id-2019: AES73id-2019: AES information document for acoustics \96 Loudspeaker driver comparison chambers
Printing Date:
2019-07-07
Publication History:
Published 2019
Abstract:
Acoustic performance measurements on loudspeaker drivers that are measured in different sites or with different equipment or methods are subject to variations in accuracy and repeatability. Similarly, end-of-line loudspeaker test systems often utilize small, arbitrarily shaped, driver measurement chambers that do not correlate from line to line, or from site to site. This document is motivated by the need for engineers in different locations to share accurate measurement data on specific or same type loudspeaker drivers and addresses some of the factors affecting repeatability of measurements in different locations.
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AES72-2019: AES standard on interconnections - Application of RJ45-type connectors and quad twisted pair cable for audio interconnections
Printing Date:
2019-07-07
Publication History:
Published 2019
Abstract:
This standard documents 8P8C (RJ45) pin-outs commonly used in analog and digital professional audio applications to carry four links, including channel/link order, signal polarity and phantom power compatibility. Type numbers are assigned to these variations, allowing manufacturers to easily specify which wiring standard is used in a particular piece of equipment. Users may use these type numbers to assess compatibility of disparate equipment in a given application. This standard also documents practical application details of interest to users of this technology. Conformance with this standard will identify mutually compatible devices, enabling users to avoid problems when employing equipment from multiple manufacturers.
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AES71-2018: Recommended Practice Loudness Guidelines for Over the Top Television and Online Video Distribution
Printing Date:
2018-07-21
Publication History:
Pub. 2018
Abstract:
This AES Recommended Practice (RP) describes the many issues related to online audio Loudness variations. It provides comprehensive recommendations documenting effective guidelines for managing audio Loudness of soundtracks of television and video content available to consumers by Over-The-Top (OTT) and by Online Video Distributors (OVD).
When followed, these guidelines will provide consistent Loudness, appropriate playback loudness range, reduce audio quality degradation from excessive limiting, preserve the original artistic intent, and improve the listening experience. This document does not provide specific recommendations about target playback loudness or dynamic range.
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AES-R17-2017 (s2018): Standards project report - AES67 Interoperability PlugFest - London 2017
Printing Date:
2017-04-28
Publication History:
Pub. 2017; Stabilized 2018
Abstract:
This report summarizes the AES67 interoperability test event (plugfest) held at the headquarters of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), London on 13 to 16 February 2017. Twenty four companies tested 36 products against each other to confirm interoperability. The results are presented, together with the results of a range of tests of optional operational modes described in the standard.
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AES-R16-2021: AES Standards Report - PTP parameters for AES67 and SMPTE ST 2059-2 interoperability
Printing Date:
2021-10-20
Publication History:
Pub: 2016; Rev. 2021
Abstract:
Three profiles for Precision Time Protocol (PTP) might potentially be used in the professional media environment: the Peer-to-Peer Default PTP Profile of IEEE Std 1588-2008, the Media Profile of AES67 and the SMPTE Profile of SMPTE ST 2059-2. This report compares the profiles and identifies features and parameter ranges that should enable interoperability among equipment conforming to the different profiles.
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AES31-4-2015: AES standard for network and file transport of audio - Part 4: XML Implementation of Audio Decision Lists
Printing Date:
2016-02-08
Publication History:
Pub. 2015
Abstract:
This document provides a syntax mapping for AES31-3 Edit Decision Markup Language (EDML) to XML Schema Language. This facilitates the expansion of the Audio Decision List format to include non-ASCII characters and updates the format facilitating it\92s implementation using standard XML parsers and tools. It also supports multi-byte chacter sets for human-readable metadata in all territories worldwide. This document includes both an XML schema definition and an XSLT implementation capable of transforming a conforming XML instance document back to EDML. [37 pages]
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AES70-3-2018: AES standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture - Part 3: OCP.1: Protocol for IP Networks
Printing Date:
2019-01-14
Publication History:
Pub: 2015, Rev: 2018
Abstract:
AES70 defines a scalable control-protocol architecture for professional media networks. AES70 addresses device control and monitoring only; it does not define standards for streaming media transport. However, the Open Control Architecture (OCA) is intended to cooperate with various media transport architectures.
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