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AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY ( AES . ORG ) AES is an International technical organization , with its membership consisting of musicians who love to see the newest audio gear , along with electronics and design wizards who are creating next-gen gear - gear that we don ’ t yet know we need , but eventually won ’ t be able to live without .
This organization holds several conferences each year around the globe and they are mustattend events for serious audio professionals . In Las Vegas , there ’ s an International Conference coming up on October 11 – 13 , 2021 ( in person ) and October 20 – 23 ( online ). Showing up in person is best , so you can start meeting new , interesting people .
The AES also has a very robust student division with opportunities for exposure to industry icons via seminars , discussions , and recording competitions .
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS ( NAB . ORG ) NAB is very similar to AES except it structured to serve the nation ' s radio and television broadcasters , and to defend the interests of its members in federal government , industry , and public affairs . It ’ s also designed to improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting , and it encourages content and technology innovation . NAB focuses mostly on video tools ands production ; however , AES and NAB conferences are frequently held together in the same venue , at the same time . Passes typically cover entrance into both the AES and NAB conference halls .
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RECORDING ACADEMY ( THE GRAMMY ORGANIZATION ) The Recording Academy serves the needs of the creative music community , including artists , producers , engineers , and songwriters , along with equipment manufacturers and designers . The annual Grammy Awards Ceremony is a beacon for the organization but their programs like Music Cares and Grammy in the Schools help thousands of musicians in need each year while inspiring young musicians and technicians to strive for excellence and greatness .
GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD ( G . A . N . G .) G . A . N . G serves the game audio community , an extremely important segment of the audio professional world . It has a long list of
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