VDT – the German Association for Audio Professionals
The Verband Deutscher Tonmeister*innen (VDT) is a world leading professional association for audio professionals in the fields of art, media, communication and technology.
Verbands-News
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tmt33-recap: Electronic Music
Read full articleCurated by Topic Chair Andrew Levine, the 33rd Tonmeistertagung once again featured an extensive session on the topic of “Making Music with Modular Systems.”
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Studiosofa from the tmt33
Read full articleMarc Bohn, creator of the podcast “Studiosofa,” produced an episode with our Vice President Daniela Rieger at the tmt33. Amidst the hustle and bustle of dismantling the booth, she talks about her work on the VDT board and her research into MPEG-H audio and AI-supported technologies.
Our past Activities
The VDT is very active, both with meetings of voluntary working groups and with freely accessible events. The range includes regional group and presentation meetings, which are combined with a visit to an interesting location, specialist lectures or workshops, as well as online and hybrid formats. Here is a review of our past events:
Events
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Redaktionskonferenz VDT-Magazin 3/2026
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Editorial Meeting
Read full articleInternal: Editorial meeting of the VDT magazine. Participation by invitation.
Student 3D Audio Production Competition in Ambisonics
For the ninth time in a row, the Student 3D Audio Competition invites to listen to elaborate, high-quality productions in Ambisonics 3D Audio. This year, the award ceremony is facilitated by the Tonmeistertagung. During the show, the jury presents the nominee productions in an indeal 3D audio listening environment, announce the winners and hand out the awards. The three nominated productions in Category 1 will be presented at the ORF musikprotokoll in Graz on October 2. They are also already available online in binaural sound.
The 3D categories:
- Contemporary / Computer music
- Audio drama / Documentary / Soundscapes
- Music recording / Studio production
Overview of the professions in our industry
There are many career opportunities for people interested in sound. Our speakers have compiled a list of the different areas in which we sound professionals work. Are you looking for a career change or the right way to enter the industry? Here you will find suggestions on where your professional journey can take you. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant department. We will be happy to help and advise you!
About VDT Membership
Counting over 2000 members, the VDT ranks among the heavyweights of the industry. If you too would like to become a part of our community, you'll find all the necessary informations here:
The VDT community is not only open to individuals, but also to all relevant companies of the audio industry. Join now and benefit from a vast number of advantages:
Tongestalten – Podcast by VDT!
A project by André Klar and Detlef Halaski
Member of IGVW
Der VDT ist Mitglied der Interessengemeinschaft Veranstaltungswirtschaft IGVW. Die IGVW wird von den wichtigsten Verbänden der Veranstaltungsbranche getragen. Ihre Zielsetzung ist es, gemeinsam bei für die Veranstaltungswirtschaft bedeutsamen Themen Position zu beziehen sowie diese öffentlich zu vertreten und Branchenstandards zu entwickeln. Gerade in Krisenzeiten bewährt sich die enge Zusammenarbeit der Verbände, die unter anderem zum Beispiel in der Politk für eine bessere Sichtbarkeit der Veranstaltungsbranche im weitesten Sinne sorgen können.