AESään

AESään is a Finnish word that translates to "AES sound" or "AES audio" in English. It typically refers to the digital audio signal that is transmitted and processed using the AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) digital audio interface standard. This standard defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics for serial digital audio transmission, commonly used in professional audio equipment.

The AES/EBU standard allows for the transmission of uncompressed digital audio, preserving its quality without degradation that can occur with analog signals. AESään is therefore the audio data itself as it conforms to this specific digital transmission protocol. It is frequently encountered in studios, broadcast facilities, and live sound reinforcement where high-fidelity, reliable digital audio interconnectivity is essential.

The term implies that the audio signal is not analog but has been digitized and is being handled in a way that is compatible with AES/EBU specifications. This includes aspects like sampling rate, bit depth, and the data framing used for transmission. When audio engineers or technicians refer to AESään, they are discussing the digital audio stream within this professional context.