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Meeting Report: 27 October 2025 – Tomlinson Holman on Surround Sound.

Secretary

The History and Future of Surround Sound

Tomlinson Holman presented to our Section in the face of significant upheaval caused by an upset to his travel plans. In San Francisco, unable to fly home due to fog, he presented from a hotel room there (“always have a backup plan”).

Image of the presenter, Tomlinson Holman presenting via Zoom
Tomlinson Holman presenting via Zoom

After a brief introduction from Section Chair Graeme Huon, Tomlinson commenced his presentation, which he had titled “The History and Future of Surround Sound: A Story of Death and Resurrection in Six Acts”. He started by playing a recording of “The Flight of the Bumblebee” as an Overture, commenting that this tune was selected for a reason – a choice that will be explained later – stay tuned.

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Meeting Report: 11 August 2025 – Paul Messick on Low Noise Amplifier Design

Paolo Menolotto

On Monday 11th August, the Section held its AGM via Zoom.
(full details at https://aesmelbourne.org.au/2025-agm/).

Following the brief AGM, audio hardware designer Paul Messick presented on the topic of:

Low Noise Design – a How To

A photo of Paul Messick presenting via Zoom
Paul Messick presenting via Zoom
– Photo Rodney Staples

In his introduction, Section Chairman Graeme Huon outlined Paul’s wide experience in his field, names like Dallas Semiconductor, JPL, M Audio/Digidesign, where he was head of engineering. We heard how he later founded Avermetrics (production line and benchtop audio analysers), and since moving to Australia, has founded Glassworks Audio which specialises in high-end professional audio equipment.  Paul started his presentation with an apology and a warning that “there will be mathematics”.

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AES June 2025 Meeting: it was a change of pace

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Melbourne AES social events are a new initiative to foster ‘off-agenda’ discussions amidst good company and good food. These events are open to all members and interested guests. The second of our socialisations this year was at Patterson Lakes on Monday 23rd June, and had a distinctly Indian flavour – just the thing for a cold Melbourne evening.

There were many interesting discussions on a wide range of topics, with all contributing. The diversity of knowledge and experience exposed those attending to new disciplines, concepts, and ideas in the diverse fields of audio engineering. All this accompanied by a ‘succulent Indian meal’.

It was the general opinion that these events should become more regular, so keep a lookout for the next opportunity.
Our next meeting includes the AGM, and will be on Monday, 11th August via Zoom.

Further details will be available in the next few weeks.