SANTA MONICA, CA (October 21, 2014) — The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® Manufacturer Council Breakfast was held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, during the 137th AES Convention. At their biannual meeting, this group of industry leaders — who are dedicated to the advancement of sound quality and to the overall growth of the professional audio industry — shared ideas and discussed issues of interest to all parties in attendance, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of high-quality audio, legislative wireless white space and broadband issues, music streaming bit rates and other related topics.
The following manufacturers, organizations and publications were invited to participate: AKG®, API, Apple, Audio Engineering Society (AES), Audio-Technica, Avid, Electronic Musician, Euphonix, Fraunhofer, Focusrite Novation, Genelec, GC Pro, iZotope, JBL®, Lexicon®, Manley, M-Audio, Melodyne, Mix Magazine/New Bay Media, Music Producers Guild (MPG), PMC, Prism Audio, Pro Sound News, Radial Engineering, Royer, SADiE, Shure, Sonnox Ltd. and Waves Audio.
P&E Wing Managing Director Maureen Droney stated, “We always welcome and appreciate the time our manufacturers carve out from their busy AES schedules to meet with us and discuss the state of the industry. Working together, we can address issues that affect all of those in attendance as well as the industry as a whole, raising awareness and providing a voice and a call to action.”
Photo Caption: Representatives from leading manufacturers, organizations and publications, along with members of the P&E Wing Advisory Council, at the P&E Wing Manufacturer Council Breakfast during the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy of The Recording Academy®/Clyne Media Inc. © 2014 Photographed by: Corey Walthall, Clyne Media, Inc.
About The Recording Academy: Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.
About The Producers & Engineers Wing: Currently more than 6,500 professionals comprise The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing, which was established for producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related creative and technical professionals in the recording field. This organized voice for the recording community addresses issues that affect the craft of recorded music, including the development and implementation of new technologies, technical guidelines and recommendations, and archiving and preservation initiatives. For more information, please visit www.producersandengineers.com.
