"I was both surprised and delighted to be awarded an AES Fellowship, particularly because I've never presented any papers on my subject," notes Blyth. "What I have learned and done in the 37 years I've been designing consoles has more to do with having green fingers and a very inquiring mind than any structured research process, so I was flattered for the recognition of my contributions. It was also an honour to share the stage with such luminaries as Bob Ludwig, Phil Ramone and Neil Muncie, who have all truly had a profound impact on this industry that we love."
According to the AES Opening Ceremonies brochure, the Fellowship Award is presented each year to a very select few Society members that have "rendered conspicuous service or [are] recognised to have made a valuable contribution to the advancement in or dissemination of knowledge of audio engineering or in the promotion of its application in practice."
(Jim Evans)
