Manufacturers and broadcasters will be required to build and implement the new EAS/CAP system without a lot of lead time. This meeting will help get us all up to speed on the current plans for the EAS/CAP system.

Sinbad’ Restaurant at Pier 2 in San Francisco is the meeting place.  Wednesday the 25th of August is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.  No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we will probably sit down to lunch a little early, so you should plan on arriving as timely as possible. 

RSVP’S ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR THIS MEETING, much more so than usual. Call Paul Black at 925-522-9342 before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday the 24th.   Again, that’s BEFORE 2:00 p.m., on TUESDAY the 24th.

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place. Wednesday the 28th of July is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so. As mentioned above RSVP’s ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Please call; 925-270-9817 is the number. Operators are standing by.

This is an educational HDTV Audio presentation that will address the upcoming Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM) and DTV Loudness issues in general. This is a historical and contemporary overview of the loudness control throughout the years. Subjects covered will include the latest news about the CALM Act, and ways of dealing with your Loudness issues on both primary and multicast DTV channels.

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place. Wednesday the 30th of June is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so. As mentioned above RSVP’s ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Please call; 925-270-9817 is the number. Operators are standing by.

25-Seven Systems will be presenting “A Brief History of Time Compression” which explains the research and development that has lead to time compression techniques now being applied to broadcast technology. It is an educational piece that looks at the history of research done in the field of audio intelligibility and comprehension and addresses what manipulation of audio can be done in the name of time compression

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place. Wednesday the 26th of May is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so. As mentioned above RSVP’s ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Please call; 925-270-9817 is the number. Operators are standing by.

Taste of NAB

Details for the local event here.

Steve is well-known as a key player in Belden Wire’s strategy and marketing team, and amongst the things that he’s done for them over the years is to act as a “futurist.”

This month, Steve’s planning to show us some of the things that caused people in the past to fear on-coming technology—and even show us some of the fears WE might have today over the same challenge. A quote from his summary:

“In one hour, Lampen will go from the Spanish Conquistadors in the New World to digital television, and how people resisted technology and the change it brought. How will we be ready for tomorrow? How can we accept tomorrow?…Many of us are building a ‘brick wall’ around ourselves to protect us from that future.”

Yes, that does sound a little different from our usual approach. No, I didn’t make it up. Yes, I DO think it’ll be very entertaining, and informative (those classic descriptions that we all try to use when inviting people to our meetings.) Hope it entices you.

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place. Wednesday the 28th of April is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so. Please RSVP by calling me at 925-522-9342 before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday the 27th. Again, that’s BEFORE 2:00 p.m.

First meeting of the year, and it’s certainly appropriate that our friends from the local office of the FCC should kick things off. Led by Mr. Thomas VanStavern, the topics to be discussed MAY include the Report and Order regarding low power operation (that is, wireless mics), and of course members will have an opportunity to bring up relevant questions of their own. Also, if the weather cooperates, the new “DF Vehicle” will be scheduled for an appearance. (You can run, but you can’t hide from RDF…)

Sinbad’S Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place. Wednesday the 27th of January is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so. Please RSVP by calling 925-522-9342 before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday the 24th.

Turkey Time Again…. And it’s the Last Wednesday before the Last Thursday… so unless you’re off to Aunt Hazel’s for the duration of a long weekend, … it couldn’t be a better time to catch up on all things wireless (microphone-wise) presented by one of the most respected and widely implemented manufacturers of professional grade wireless systems, LECTROSONICS.

Leo’s Professional Audio, Oakland, CA is proud to sponsor Mr. Matt Robertson of Lectrosonics at the November meeting. Matt will be discussing wireless challenges and solutions in an increasingly crowded RF environment. Matt’s industry credentials have provided him with a solid foundation and widespread experience in this arena. Dating from the mid-80’s Matt has served as Western Regional Mgr. (SONY Professional Audio Division); Vice President, Western Operations (Sennheiser Electronics); National Sales Mgr (Harman International Spirit/Soundcraft); and since 2000, Sales & Market Development; Western Region (Lectrosonics). Matt brings a unique perspective to an area of operations that challenges everyone that deals in the Dark Arts of wireless microphone technology & usage. Hoping your schedule permits you to take advantage of this opportunity and have something for lunch other than turkey (which is bound to be on your menu for the 3 or 4 days following!).

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place.  Wednesday the 25^th of November is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.  No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so.  As mentioned above RSVP’s ARE VERY IMPORTANT.  Please do so, if you haven’t.  If you would rather call then 925-270-9817 is the number.  Operators are standing by.

If you‚ve got a diesel generator and it’s getting a little long in the tooth, then you’re probably looking at a replacement pretty soon.  Not because what you own doesn’t‚ work, but because the regulators have radically changed the laws.
Our friends at Western Machinery Electric are the presenters this month, with the above subject under discussion.  The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is going to be one of the stickier outfits to deal with, so the top of the topic will be their emission requirements and how they will impact you. They’ll also talk about the “Tier” ratings and how Permits to Construct and Operate are generated, as well as the current requirements for reporting operating hours and conditions.
It ain’ gonna be easy, that’s for sure.  This is the time to learn, Because 2010 is almost here.

Sinbad’s Restaurant at Pier 2, as always, is the meeting place.  Wednesday the 28^th of October is the date and the times are 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.  No-Host bar starts at 11:30 and we sit down to lunch around 12:30, with the presentation at 1:00 p.m. or so.  As mentioned above RSVP’s ARE VERY IMPORTANT.  Please do so, if you haven’t.  If you would rather call then 925-270-9817 is the number.  Operators are standing by.

A reminder that there is a special seminar sponsored by Middle Atlantic. The President and CEO, Bob Schluter puts on a tremendous and helpful hands-on seminar on grounding systems.  KTVU-TV Studio B, at 2 Jack London Square in Oakland is the venue and Saturday, October 24th, from 10am to 2pm is the date and time. Lunch will be served. Plenty of FREE parking too. Please RSVP to robin@warrenrep.com by Thursday Oct 22nd, so they can order enough food for everyone.