SIGNALS
Professional Sound magazine surveyed recording professionals
across Canada to get their thoughts and opinions on a
broad range of topics ahead of the AES Convention
in New York City.
For the complete results,
visit www.professional-sound.com/blog
Of the major recording
product categories,
33% say consoles have
seen the most growth &
technological progress in
the last 5 years while 24%
say it’s signal processing
software.
In which subset(s) of the recording
industry do you primarily work?
14% Film & TV recording
48%
Music production & engineering
52% Mixing
14% Post-production
19%
Mastering
10% Other
16 PROFESSIONAL SOUND
35% say AES International Conven-
tions are the most important trade
shows for recording pros while 30%
say it’s The NAMM Show
52% say the internet (webinars,
user forums, video tutorials, etc.) is
their primary source of continual learn-
ing and professional development.
SPEAKING OUT
Over the last two or three years, in your
opinion, what is the most important and/
or innovative recording-related product
or technological development you’ve seen
and why?
“The digital console. It provides a multitrack
output with no processing except from the pre-
amps. This has opened up so many possibilities
for live recording.”
“IP audio, AES67, and SMPTE ST2110... this is a
HUGE game changer. IP showcase at IBC and
NAB should get some attention. Disproportionate
amount of Canadians involved in these events.”
“That all the equipment and software is so very
interchangeable. Plus, it’s much about help on
technical support from companies.”