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.
Blog
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Scholarship Mischen Impossible 2026
Read full articleFor the 14th time, a group of sound professionals is organizing the practical workshop “Mischen Impossible” in Bezau Monastery, Austria: a week of workshops, exchanges and excursions by and for sound professionals. The VDT invites three students to take part in the “Mischen Impossible” workshop.
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Retirement savings for freelancers
Read full articleThe government's Finance Committee has decided to include self-employed individuals among the beneficiaries of the private pension reform. For the many VDT members who work as freelancers or small business owners, this represents an attractive new option for retirement planning.
Our past Activities
The VDT is very active, both with meetings of voluntary working groups and with freely accessible events. These often involve visits to interesting locations combined with specialist presentations or workshops, but also include online and hybrid formats. The events are usually organized by our regional groups and departments. Here is a review of our past events:
Events
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tour of: organ building company Schumacher
Read full articleWe are given a guided tour of the Schumacher organ building company in Eupen (B).
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Internal meeting of the Hamburg Regional Group.
Read full articleThe Hamburg Regional Group needs the Zoom room for an internal meeting.
About VDT Membership
Counting nearly 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:
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!
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.