AES67 Interoperability—Network Audio Systems: A Report on the State of the Technology

Chair:
Nicolas Sturmel, Merging Technologies - Puidoux, Switzerland

Panelists:
Andreas Hildebrand, ALC NetworX GmbH - Munich, Germany
Chris Roberts, BBC
Greg Shay, The Telos Alliance - Cleveland, OH, USA

The AES67 standard for High-performance streaming audio-over-IP interoperability was released in 2013. However, while the standard defines what protocols and functions need to be supported, it still leaves various choices open to the implementer. Interoperability between AES67 devices has been practiced many times at AES67 plug fests and IP Showcases since 2013. This workshop will mainly focus on how to achieve interoperability within the standard. The panelists will share their own experience in preparing for interoperability showcase or tests, designing products, configuring the network and accommodating the various choices open in the standards. Practical advice and tools to facilitate interoperability will also be given to the audience.