This challenge aims to evaluate the capabilities of audio encoders, especially in the context of multi-task learning and real-world applications. Participants are invited to submit pre-trained audio encoders that map raw waveforms to continuous embeddings. These encoders will be tested across diverse tasks including speech, environmental sounds, and music, with a focus on real-world usability. The challenge features two tracks: Track A for parameterized evaluation, and Track B for parameter-free evaluation. This challenge provides a platform for evaluating and advancing the state-of-the-art in audio encoder design.

翻译：本挑战赛旨在评估音频编码器的能力，特别是在多任务学习和实际应用场景下的表现。参赛者需提交预训练的音频编码器，这些编码器能够将原始波形映射为连续嵌入表示。这些编码器将在包括语音、环境声音和音乐在内的多种任务上进行测试，重点关注实际应用性能。挑战赛设有两个赛道：赛道A用于参数化评估，赛道B用于无参数评估。本次挑战赛为评估和推进音频编码器设计的前沿水平提供了一个平台。