Come join us in the
Ocean 6 room on the 2nd floor (directly above the Pacific Ballroom) of the Pan Pacific Singapore for a series of interactive discussion panels with some of the industry’s leading experts in audio technology. Always entertaining, extremely engaging, and very informative, these seminars give you a behind the scenes look at the headphone audio industry like nothing else. Spaces are limited, so be sure to arrive early. See you there!
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024
Myths About Measurements
1:00p to 2:00p
Objective measurements are everywhere in audio. Never before has so much data been so accessible so easily, but is that a good thing? Learn why measurements shouldn’t always be trusted, why we should always take measurements with a sizable grain of salt, why we should never treat them as absolutes, and how objective measurements are often quite subjective. Most importantly, learn about what’s being done to address these flaws, to achieve better clarity for us all moving forward.
SPEAKER: Konstantin Davy (Oratory1990), Acoustic Engineer, USound GmbH
Digital Isn’t
2:00p to 3:00p
Digital is digital, it's all ones and zeroes. Except that, no it isn't. Beyond the fundamentals of the digital-to-analogue conversion process, there are a host of additional factors that can dramatically affect the sound of your DAC — and consequently, what you will hear through your signal chain. Discover how power supplies, analogue devices and circuit design, galvanic isolation, digital cables and more can dictate your listening experience. But most importantly, learn how sometimes, digital isn’t.
SPEAKER: Rob Watts, Digital Design Consultant, Chord Electronics
In-Ear Monitors: Masters of the Golden Age
3:00p to 4:00p
Recent advancements in the development of In-Ear Monitors see us entering a new golden age of IEMs in terms of innovation, performance and fidelity. Join us to have all your questions answered by our panel of master IEM designers and engineers — who encompass a wide range of design philosophies — to learn all about how far IEMs have come, and more importantly, where IEMs are going in the future.
PANELISTS: Dr. John Moulton, Ph.D (Noble Audio); Lee Quan Min (Elysian Acoustic Labs); Oliver Marino (Vision Ears); Hans JAPM Witjes (Canpur Audio); Joseph Mou (Jomo Audio & Metal Magic Research).
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024
Critical Listening: How to Judge
1:00p to 2:00p
Many designers use listening tests to improve the design of their products. But since the provenance of recordings are unknown, how can one be sure that genuine improvements are being made so that real progress towards transparent reproduction is being achieved. It is very easy to think that an "improvement" is actually better when it's worse. Objectively assessing sound quality is key and this seminar will explain how. This will be followed by a Q&A session when you can ask any question about Digital audio.
SPEAKER: Rob Watts, Digital Design Consultant, Chord Electronics
MEMS Speakers - What They Can and Can’t Do
2:00p to 3:00p
Loudspeakers have come a long way, and conventional manufacturing techniques are tickling the limits. With the advent of MEMS, new possibilities open up! But what actually is a MEMS speaker? How many different types are there? In this seminar we’ll learn which limits will be expanded with this technology, and which limits still stand. Learn about applications for these speakers and whether or not they will replace conventional speakers.
SPEAKERS: Konstantin Davy (Oratory1990), Acoustic Engineer, USound GmbH; Antonio Di Rosso, Head of Sales, USound GmbH.
Unlocking the Potential of MEMS Speakers: A New Frontier for Audiophiles
3:00p to 4:00p
While MEMS speakers seem to offer significant benefits over traditional drivers - like faster response times, higher resolution, compact size, and more - implementing them presents designers and engineers with substantial challenges. Driving MEMS speakers requires entirely new approaches, which have hindered their adoption in the audiophile space. We will outline the complexities and obstacles of implementing and tuning MEMS speakers for real-world products; examine early attempts at implementing MEMS drivers in audiophile applications; and explore the remaining challenges that confront designers and engineers, as we strive to deliver on the promising potential of MEMS technology.
SPEAKER: Hieu Trung Tran, CEO & Lead Engineer, Soranik Hearing Co., Ltd
