2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

512240 Sound Recording Studios

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio. This industry includes establishments that provide audio production and postproduction services to produce master recordings. These establishments may provide audio services for film, television, and video productions.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings--are classified in Industry 512250, Record Production and Distribution; and
• Providing mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
512240		512240		512240		Audio recording postproduction services
512240		512240		512240		Audio recording restoration services
512240		512240		512240		Recording studios, sound, operating on a contract or fee basis
512240		512240		512240		Sound recording studios (except integrated record companies)