A Selection of Pro Audio Manufacturers
Live Audio Manufacturers
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Acoustics First – Bass traps/acoustical treatment/wall-coverings - http://www.acousticsfirst.com/
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Acoustical Solutions – Bass traps / acoustical treatment/wall-coverings - http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/
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Adamson Systems Engineering – Loudspeaker systems - http://www.adamsonsystems.com/
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A-Designs – Preamps, DI boxes, processors - http://www.adesignsaudio.com/
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ADK Microphones – Large diaphragm condenser microphones - http://www.adkmic.com/index.php
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AEA (Audio Engineering Associates) – Microphone preamps, microphones, microphone accessories - http://www.ribbonmics.com/index.html
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AKG by Harman – Headphones, microphones, wireless systems - http://us.akg.com/akg-homepage-us.html
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Alesis – Digital recorders, processors, amplifiers - http://www.alesis.com
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A-Line Acoustics – Line array loudspeakers - http://www.a-lineacoustics.com/Default.aspx
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Allen-Heath – Mixing boards - http://www.allen-heath.com/uk/pages/home.aspx
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Amphenol Audio – Cables and connectors - http://www.amphenolaudio.com/
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Amplivox – Portable P.A. for small scale and spoken applications - http://www.ampli.com/
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Anchor Audio – Portable P.A. for small scale and spoken application - http://www.anchoraudio.com/
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Apogee Digital– Digital recording technology (Apple OS) - http://www.apogeedigital.com/
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Aphex – A/D converters, preamplifiers, processors - http://www.aphex.com/
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Apogee Sound International – Rigging, loudspeakers, amplifiers, processers - http://www.apogee-sound.com/
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Arriba Cases– Soft cases for audio, DJ, and lighting gear - http://www.arribacase.com/
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ART Pro Audio – Processors and DJ gear - http://www.artproaudio.com/
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Arx America – Preamps, processors, and DI boxes - http://www.arxamerica.com/
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Ashly – Processors - http://www.ashly.com/
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ATI Amplifier Technologies – Amplifiers - http://www.ati-amp.com/home.php
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Atlas Sound– Microphone & speaker stands, portable racks, miscellaneous accessories - http://www.atlassound.com/
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Audio Technica – Headphones, microphones, wireless systems, DJ gear, misc. accessories - http://www.audio-technica.com/world_map/
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Audix Microphones – Microphones and wireless systems - http://www.audixusa.com/index_12.shtml
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Avantone Pro – Microphones and monitors - http://www.avantonepro.com/products.php
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Avid VENUE – Digital consoles and mixing systems, plugins and software - http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/venue
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Aviom – Digital snakes, personal monitor mixers - http://www.aviom.com
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Bartlett Microphones – Microphones - http://www.bartlettmics.com/index.html
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Behringer – Well-reviewed budget versions of all categories of live sound equipment - http://www.behringer.com/EN/Home.aspx
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Beyer Dynamic – Headphones, microphones, and microphone accessories - http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/
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Blue Microphones – Microphones - http://bluemic.com/live/
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Bose Professional Systems Division – Loudspeakers, monitors - http://worldwide.bose.com/pro/en_us/web/home/page.html
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BSS by Harman – Crossovers, graphic EQ - http://www.bss.co.uk/en-US/
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Bullet Cable – Audio cables and adaptors - http://www.bulletcable.com/
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Cable Organizer – Cable accessories - http://www.hatedcable.com
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CAD Audio – Microphones - http://www.cadaudio.com/index2.php
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Cakewalk – Portable music production studio, recording - http://www.cakewalk.com/
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Chandler Limited – Processors - http://chandlerlimited.com/
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Chase Case Co. – Stock and custom equipment and flight cases and hardware - http://www.chasecaseco.com/
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Checkers Industrial Safety Products – Cable protectors and wheel chocks - https://www.checkersindustrial.com/
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Chief – Rack System
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Clear Sonic Manufacturing – Transparent drum shields and acoustic treatments - http://www.clearsonic.com/
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Coleman Audio – Instrument switchers, VU metering bridges - http://www.colemanaudio.com/
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Cool Casters – Casters and hardware - http://www.coolcasters.com/
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Countryman Associates Inc. – Wireless (lavaliere, headset, held & instrument) mics and DI boxes - http://www.countryman.com/
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Crest Audio – Amplifiers, mixing consoles, speakers - http://www.crestaudio.com/
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Crown by Harman – Amplifiers, microphones - http://www.crownaudio.com/usa/
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DBX Pro Audio – Processors and effects, DI boxes - http://www.dbxpro.com/en-US
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DOD by Harman – Processors, DI boxes - http://www.dod.com/en-US
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DPA Microphones – Wireless (lavaliere, headset, held & instrument) microphones and accessories - http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en
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Drawmer Electronics Ltd. – A/D converters, digital converters, processors, preamps - http://www.drawmer.com/
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Earthworks Audio – Microphones, preamplifiers, and monitor speakers - http://www.earthworksaudio.com/
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EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works) – Loudspeakers - http://www.eaw.com/Main_Page
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Electro Voice – Loudspeakers, amplifiers and microphones - http://www.electrovoice.com/index.php?region=APR
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Empirical Labs – Preamps, processors - http://www.empiricallabs.com/
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Etymotic Research – Earphones, headsets, hearing protection - http://www.etymotic.com/
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Eventide – Effects processors - http://www.eventide.com/AudioDivision/Products.aspx
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Fender – Portable P.A., speaker stands - http://www.fender.com/passport/
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Furman Sound – Rack mounted power conditioners, AC voltage regulators, power sequencers - http://www.furmansound.com/
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Galaxy Audio –Speakers, amplifiers, monitors, microphones, digital recorders, wireless systems - http://galaxyaudio.com/
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Gator Cases – Mixer, mic, and speaker stands, racks and accessories, soft and hard equipment cases - http://www.gatorcases.com/
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Gem Audio Labs – Processors, preamp/processor combo units - http://www.gemaudiolabs.com/
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Hear Technologies – Compact monitor/FOH systems, wireless monitors, analog monitor mixers - http://www.heartechnologies.com/
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HK Audio – Ultra compact portable P.A. speakers - http://hkaudio.com/us/index.php#
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Hosa Technology – Audio cables, snakes, connectors, adapters, microphone stands and accessories - http://www.hosatech.com/
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JBL Professional by Harman – Loudspeakers - http://www.jbl.com/estore/jbl/us/index.jsp
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JDK Audio by API – Preamps, processor - http://www.jdkaudio.com/
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K & M (König & Meyer) – Microphone and speaker stands - http://www.k-m.de/us
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Korg – Handheld digital recorders, DJ mixers, sequencers, loopers, effects, and misc. accessories - http://www.korg.com
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Lexicon by Harman – Digital processing and effects - http://www.lexiconpro.com/en-US
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Line 6 – Wireless microphones, loudspeakers and stands, digital mixer - http://line6.com/
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LM Cases – Audio gear flight cases and trunks - http://lmcases.com/
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M-Audio – Loudspeakers - http://www.m-audio.com/index.php
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Mackie – Amplifiers, loudspeakers, mixers, processors, digital recorders, all in one P.A. systems - http://www.mackie.com/
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Martin Audio – Loudspeakers - http://www.martin-audio.com/
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MC2-Audio – Amplifiers - http://www.mc2-audio.co.uk/
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Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. – Rigging and loudspeakers - http://www.meyersound.com/
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Midas Consoles – Digital and analog live audio mixers - http://www.midasconsoles.com/
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Miktek Audio – Preamplifiers and microphones - http://www.miktekaudio.com/
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Mogami Cable – Audio cables and snakes - http://www.mogamicable.com/
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Monster Cable – Audio cables and snakes, connecters and adapters, cable management and organization tools, headphones and earplugs - http://www.monstercable.com/
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Moog – Effects processors - http://www.moogmusic.com/
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Neumann – Microphones and microphone accessories - http://www.neumannusa.com/
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Neutrik – Audio cable connecters - http://www.neutrik.us/
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NTI Audio – Test equipment - http://www.nti-audio.com/en/solutions/live-sound/front-of-house.aspx
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Numark – DJ mixers, controllers, effects, and misc. equipment and accessories - http://www.numark.com/
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Peavey – Amplifiers, loudspeakers, processors/ effects, mics, mixers, power distribution, all in one P.A. - http://www.peavey.com/
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Pioneer DJ – DJ mixers, controllers, effects, and misc. equipment and accessories - http://pioneerdj.com/english/index.html
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Presonus – Microphone preamps, signal processors, digital audio mixers, digital recorders - http://www.presonus.com/
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Prism Sound – A/D conversion, audio test and measurement equipment - http://www.prismsound.com/
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QSC Audio – Amplifiers, loudspeakers, processors - http://www.qscaudio.com/
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Rane – Audio mixers, DJ mixers, processors and effects - http://www.rane.com/
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Rational Acoustics – Creators of the SMAART testing system - http://www.rationalacoustics.com/
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Rockwool International – Acoustic treatments /materials - http://www.rockwool.com/
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Roland – Speakers, amplifiers, monitors, karaoke systems - http://www.roland.com/
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Royer Lab – Ribbon microphones for live sound - http://www.royerlabs.com/liveribbonmics.html
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Sennheiser – Microphones, headphones, and wireless systems - http://en-us.sennheiser.com/
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Shure – Microphones and wireless systems - http://www.shure.com/
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SKB Cases – Transport cases and rack mounts - http://www.skbcases.com/
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Solid-state – Live sound mixer - http://www.solid-state-logic.com/
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Sommer Cable – Audio cables and snakes - http://www.sommercable.com/3__default/index.html
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Soundcraft by Harman – Mixing boards - http://www.soundcraft.com/index.aspx
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Tannoy Pro – Live sound loudspeakers - http://www.tannoypro.com/
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Tascam – Live sound mixer - http://tascam.com/
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Ultimate Support – Cases and stands - http://www.ultimatesupport.com/
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Wind Tech by Olsen Audio Group, Inc. – Microphone windscreens, pop filters and misc. accessories - http://www.wind-tech.net/
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Yamaha Pro Audio – Digital processors, recorders, and mixers, amplifiers, loudspeakers - http://usa.yamaha.com
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Yorkville – Processors, recorders, and mixers, amplifiers, loudspeakers - http://www.yorkville.com/
Associations, Organizations, Trade Shows, and Conferences
Live Audio – Professional Organizations
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Audio Engineering Society (AES) is the professional society for audio engineers, providing educational resources, leadership in the development of new standards and technologies, and forums for the exchange of creative and scientific information. http://www.aes.org/
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InfoComm is made up of more than 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm offers ESPA certified training in A/V installation.http://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/22067.htm
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Pro Light and Sound Association (PLASA) is the lead international organization for those who supply technologies and services to events. https://www.plasa.org/
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The Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) is a professional-based organization, for workers who install, maintain, and upgrade A/V and safety systems. The ESPA Certified-Electronic systems technicians (ESTs) and the accompanying curricula set the standard for entry-level ESTs. http://www.espa.org/
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National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. http://www.nsca.org/
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National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is a not-for-profit association that promotes the benefits of making music and throws trade shows that serve as hubs for audio professionals. http://www.namm.org/about
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The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) serves professionals and pre-professionals in design, production, and technology for the performing arts, and provides benefits, learning, and networking opportunities for over 3,700 members worldwide. http://www.usitt.org/
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The Association of Sound Designers (ASD) is a professional association representing the interests of sound designers in the UK theatre industry. http://www.associationofsounddesigners.com/
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American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) is the only registered professional trade association for Mobile DJ’s, Club DJs, and Karaoke Hosts. http://adja.org
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The Freelancers’ Union’s founder notes “Freelancers are 1 in every 3 workers. Together, we're the future of the economy.” FU advocates for issues of concern to all independent workers. http://www.freelancersunion.org/
Miscellaneous Cause-oriented or Charitable Organizations
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Etsa Foundation advocates for safety and training programs, gives grants to students for training in the stage and entertainment industry and runs a charity called “Behind the scenes” that “provides financial support to entertainment technology industry professionals when they are ill or injured or to their surviving family members.” http://www.estafoundation.org/index.htm
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The Black Rock Coalition (BRC) represents a united front of musically and politically progressive Black artists and supporters with the “purpose of creating an atmosphere conducive to the maximum development, exposure and acceptance of Black alternative music.” http://blackrockcoalition.org/
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Women's Audio Mission (WAM) is a San Francisco based, non-profit organization “dedicated to the advancement of women in music production and the recording arts.” http://www.womensaudiomission.org/
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Save Our Sound UK (SOSUK) advocates for adequate public radio bandwidth in the UK. http://www.saveoursounduk.com/p/save-our-sound.html
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The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is an organization “dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace. http://www.esfi.org/
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Just a Bunch of Roadies are roadies paying it forward to the needy. http://www.justabunchofroadies.org/
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Future of Music Coalition advocates for “Education, Research and Advocacy for Musicians” and hosts the yearly Future of Music summit . http://futureofmusic.org/
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Fender Music Foundation advocates for music education. http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/
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H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “raising awareness of the dangers of noise exposure that can lead to permanent hearing loss and tinnitus.” http://www.hearnet.com/
Related Audio Industries Professional Organizations
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National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) http://www.grammy.com/
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Society Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS) is a collective network of professionals dedicated to improving the business environment for audio production services. http://spars.com
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National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) brings together innovators in the global record and music industries. http://www.narip.com/
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North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) is a non-profit association of broadcasting organizations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada committed to advancing the interests of broadcasters at home and internationally. http://www.nabanet.com/nabaweb/
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The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. It also offers option to work toward a number of certifications, including Certified Audio Engineer® (CEA®). http://www.sbe.org/
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of its members in federal government, industry, and public affairs. http://www.nab.org/
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The Association of Independents in Radio http://www.airmedia.org/
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International Radio and Television Society (IRTS). This group was founded as a common forum for workers handling all aspects of electronic media. http://irtsfoundation.org/
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Acoustical Society of America (ASA) http://acousticalsociety.org/
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National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) accepts professional firms that specialize in acoustical consulting based upon education, references, and most importantly – the proven experience of the principals of the firm. http://www.ncac.com/
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Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) unites 2,000 companies within the consumer technology industry and recognizes ESPA certification. http://www.ce.org/About-CEA.aspx
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The Association for Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics International (ALMA) is a not-for-profit trade association, dedicated to improving the design and manufacture of loudspeakers. Membership is made up of loudspeaker manufacturers, suppliers of components, consultants, and other service providers to the industry. http://www.almainternational.org/
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a professional association for 150,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. http://www.asha.org/
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The Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. http://www.arsc-audio.org/index.php
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MITA International – A World Wide Association of Professional Service/Repair Technicians. http://mitatechs.org/public_splash2
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an engineering society that creates an environment where members collaborate on world-changing technologies. http://www.ieee.org/index.html
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Independent Music Conference (IMC) http://www.indiemusicon.com/imc2013/pages/overview.html
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The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) http://www.ilmc.com
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The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) – Representing public assembly venues from around the globe. http://www.iavm.org/
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SESAC is one of three U.S. performing rights organizations that represents songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public. http://www.sesac.com/
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The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) is a non-profit national organization of composers, performers, and teachers of electro-acoustic music. http://www.seamusonline.org/
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Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) http://www.pgi.org/
Audio Labor Unions
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National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-Communications Workers of America (NABET-CWA) is a Union devoted to aiding workers employed in the broadcasting, recording, cable, video, sound recording, and related industries in North America. http://www.nabetcwa.org/
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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) LOCAL 695 http://www.695.com/
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. http://www.ibew.com/index.asp
Standards Organizations
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 90 years. It is a private, nonprofit membership organization. http://www.ansi.org/
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes International Standards. http://www.iso.org/iso/home
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards and Conformity Assessment http://www.iec.ch/index.htm
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards. http://www.osha.gov
Sample Audio Industry Trade Shows
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The DJ Expo 2013 – DJ Times http://djtimes.com/thedjexpo/about/
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InfoComm International is the association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide. http://www.infocommshow.org/indexAtt.asp
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Live Design International (LDI) Show is the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals in North and South America. http://ldishow.com/ldi13/Public/enter.aspx
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NAB Show is a digital media industry event for video, audio, film & communications professionals. http://www.nabshow.com/
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The PAL Show is Canada's leading professional audio, lighting, music, audio visual, systems integration, and entertainment technologies show. http://miac.net/pal.show/pal.show.php
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Prolight + Sound is an international trade fair for the event technology industries, including event service-providers and venue operators, planners, wholesalers and retailers, sound experts, lighting designers, stage designers, and studio technicians. http://pls.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/aussteller/messeprofil.html
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Tour Link is a yearly convention for touring professionals. http://tourlinkconference.com/
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The annual USITT Conference & Stage Expo, Milwaukee, WI serves the entertainment and theatre industries. http://www.usitt.org/2013
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Winter Music Conference presents The 28th Annual International Dance Music Awards. http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/
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Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) is the expo for or all things church related, including Church Sound! http://www.wfxweb.com/
Audio Equipment Retailers
Audio Retailers – U.S.
Audio Retailers – U.K.
Used Audio—Retailer Refurbished/Certified
Used Audio – By Owner /Classifieds
Used Gear by Sound Company
Live Audio and Related Magazines
Live Sound Digital Editions – Audio Engineer
Live Sound Digital Editions – Church Sound
Live Sound Digital Editions – DJ/Karaoke
Live Sound Digital Editions – Theatre Sound
Live Sound Digital Editions – Music/Musicians
Live Sound Digital Editions – Event Production
Live Sound Digital Editions – Retail & Installation
Live Sound Digital Editions – Broadcast Audio
Live Audio Boards & Forums
Manufacturer Forums
Retailer Forums
Publisher Forums
Gear Forums
DJ/Electronic Music Forums
Theater & Event Production Forums
Pro Audio Recording Forums
Audiophile Forums
Misc. Audio Forums
Live Sound Article Repositories
Audio Articles – Manufacturer-hosted Repositories
Audio Articles – Retailer-hosted Repositories
Audio Articles – Educators/School-hosted Repositories
Audio Articles – Content Provider (Publisher)-hosted Repositories
Audio Articles – Studio/Live Sound co-hosted Repositories
Online Calculators
Standardized Measurement Tools
Scientific Calculators
Wavelength Calculators
Velocity Calculators
Frequency Charts & Calculators
Calculate SPL
Acoustic Measurements
Converting Between Units of Power/Pressure
Measuring Power in the P.A.
Measuring Interference
Measuring Power in the Pipes
RF Tools for Wireless P.A. Equipment
Multipurpose Measurements
P.A. Audio Testing
Test Tool Tutorials
Audio Testing Topic Articles
Miscellaneous Online Audio Test Resources
Free Audio Test Tools – Software Downloads
P.A. Documentation
Manufacturer Directories
Manufacturer Product Documentation
Manuals & Product Documentation – Other
Understanding Specifications — Articles & Guides
P.A. Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting P.A. Equipment
Troubleshooting Tools