February 2019 MSP Audio Geeks meetup

Monday, February 25, 2019

The February 2019 MSP Audio Geeks meetup will be on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 7-9pm at the Guthrie Theater. Sound Supervisor Reid Rejsa will be our host. Special thanks to fellow audio geek Nathan Lively for making the connection.

This event is limited in attendance. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via Eventbrite.

About the Guthrie Theater: The Guthrie creates transformative theater experiences that ignite the imagination, stir the heart, open the mind, and build community through the illumination of our common humanity.

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays, connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota and, from its place rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st-century arts organization.

If you have a venue suggestion for future MSP Audio Geek meetups, please email mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

March 2019 MSP Audio Geeks meetup

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The March 2019 MSP Audio Geeks meetup will be on Wednesday, March 20th from 6-8pm at Grey Ghost Music. Brack Herfurth will be our host.

Grey Ghost's new studios are up and running and we're excited to return to see and hear them.

Invite your friends & join us for an evening of audio geekery! All are welcome to attend.

Save the date and keep an eye out for more details.

If you have a venue suggestion for future MSP Audio Geek meetups, please email mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

Audio Society of MN Meeting

Tuesday, February, 19, 2019

February's ASM meeting is on Tuesday, February 19th at Audio Research's new facility in Maple Grove. There will be a brief presentation, factory tour, and listening room session.

As the Maple Grove facility is more compact than the old one in Plymouth, they are asking that this be a members-only event. Anyone who is not a member will be asked to pay dues before the tour.

THIS meeting only will be held at:
Audio Research Corporation
6655 Wedgwood Road N.
Suite 115
Maple Grove, Minn 55331
audioresearch.com
Time: 6:30pm - please arrive early so the tour can start on time.
Directions: From I-494, exit on Bass Lake Road. Turn west to next stoplight on Bass Lake Rd. (CVS is on NW corner), and turn right (north) onto Wedgwood Road N. Go approx. 3 blocks north to 67th. Left on 67th and immediate left turn into parking lot.

Audio Research is the middle business, between CBIZ and Philips. Enter at door at left end of our facility, which is between the CBIZ and Audio Research signs.

Refreshments are served.

Join: Individuals may join the ASM at any time by paying the annual dues of $25 at any meeting. Club dues for those who join after our December break are just $15.

To find out more, check out their website at audiomn.org or their Facebook page at facebook.com/audiosocietyofmn.

Job Postings

• Minnesota Public Radio is hiring a podcast producer. Read the job listing here.
• North Heights Lutheran Church is hiring an audio engineer. Check out the job posting here.
• The Varsity has a job posting for a stagehand. You can read the job description and apply here.
• Salem Media Group is hiring a part-time board operatore. You can read more the job posting here.
• PRI is hiring a sound engineer for the Studio 360 program. You can read more here.
• Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes is hiring an online audio engineer. This is a full-time job. Check out the job listing here.

Are we missing a job listing? Let us know via email at mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

Industry Events

Designing Sound Event Calendar

Are you looking for other events locally, nationally, and regionally that you don't see listed here? Check out the Designing Sound events calendar that lists all kinds of audio geek events.

CanJam NYC

CanJam Global returns to the Big Apple at the fabulous New York Marriott Marquis in iconic Times Square. Featuring over 100 leading brands in over 20,000 sq ft. of exhibition space, CanJam NYC 2019 will showcase the latest products and innovations in headphones and personal audio electronics in all price ranges – from $50 earbuds to the world’s finest headphone audio systems at $50,000.

2019 AES International Conference on Immersive & Interactive Audio

Immersive audio systems are ubiquitous and range from macro-systems installed in cinemas, theatres and concert halls to micro-systems for domestic, in-car entertainment, VR/AR and mobile platforms. New developments in human-computer interaction, in particular head and body motion tracking and artificial intelligence, are paving the way for adaptive and intelligent audio technologies that promote audio personalisation and heightened levels of immersion. This three-day conference will explore the unique space where interactive technologies and immersive audio meet and aims to exploit the synergies between these fields.

Axpona

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is the largest high-end audio show in North America. The three-day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, The Expo Hall featuring The Record Fair, a dedicated Ear Gear Expo, seminars and live musical performances. Whether you’re a serious audiophile, a newcomer to high-end audio or simply a music lover, you’ll find everything you need to immerse yourself in your favorite sounds.

Moogfest

Moogfest is the synthesis of music, art and technology. Our Mission: To grow a global community of futurists who explore emerging sound technologies and design radical instruments for change.

Game Audio Retreat

Recording Boot Camp presents this all-inclusive event at a beautiful resort in the mountains of West Virginia, 2 hours west of Washington DC (90 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport). The brainchild of Mark Kilborn, a principle Audio Designer for Activision and and audio engineer and educator Ronan Chris Murphy, Game Audio Retreat presents a unique opportunity for professionals in Game Audio connect, improve their craft and stay on top of the latest developments in game audio.

This event is for advanced sound designers with professional experience. In addition to our staff/presenters, we will only be accepting 12 participants. If you would like to attend please complete the first part of your application. Our screening committee will select 12 qualifying applicants. Final selection will be made no later than February 1, 2019.

To learn more head to gameaudioretreat.com.

2019 AES International Conference on Audio Forensics

The AES International Conference on Audio Forensics is dedicated to exploring advances in the field of Audio Forensics by providing a platform for research related to the forensic application of speech/signal processing, acoustical analyses, audio authentication, and the examination of methodologies and best practices. This is the seventh AES conference devoted to the technical developments and practical approaches developing in the field of Audio Forensics. The conference program will include Paper presentations and discussions as well as Workshops on topics related to Forensic Audio.

California Audio Show

The CAS is an annual consumer high-end home audio show that addresses the passions of music lovers and audiophiles. Over 70 international manufacturers, U.S. importers and Bay Area dealerships will congregate here to present the hottest music systems at various budget levels.

Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest

The 15th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF) is the largest consumer audio and home entertainment show in the United States. Simply put: “mega stereo systems!” Denver’s own audio wonderland now features over 160 exhibit spaces representing more than 400 companies from North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Are we missing an event? Let us know via email at mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

Mpls-St. Paul Studio Nerds Facebook group

Audio geek discussions galore!

If you are looking for another online outlet for meeting others in the audio world, check out the Mpls-St. Paul Studio Nerds Facebook group.

From the group's description:
"This is a space for all the Mpls-St. Paul folk (current or former) who spend a lot of time in the studio. This is a place for engineers, producers, songwriters, and session guys and gals to talk gear, share techniques, encourage each other, network, and collaborate."

If you're not yet a member, simply request to join the group and an admin will add you. With 500 people in the group, it's a great place to share ideas, learn from each other, and meet new people.

AES Upper Midwest

Audio Geek Podcasts

If you're looking for some great podcasts to add to your collection, check out the list on our website: mspaudiogeeks.org/resources/podcasts. Happy listening!

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