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.
The Verband Deutscher Tonmeister*innen (VDT) is a world leading professional association for audio professionals in the fields of art, media, communication and technology.
Most people may not have noticed. We also operate the domain tonmeisterin.org. Unfortunately, our previous practice of occasionally mentioning one or other of these domains, for example in our newsletter, on business cards or in email signatures, is no longer applicable.
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Join the new VDT Mentoring Program as a mentor or mentee today!
The VDT Youth Division, organizer Justus Beyer, and Daniela Rieger appreciate your support.
The international 3D audio production competition in Ambisonics for students will take place for the tenth time in 2026. Submit your entry now and take part in this prestigious competition for emerging talent! The extended submission deadline is July 15.
On July 17, an exciting technical tour of the MDR headquarters will take place in the Leipzig region. Full details about the program and registration are available here:
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:
Internal: Editorial meeting of the VDT magazine. Participation by invitation.
On July 17, Philipp Wiedemann, a sound engineer at MDR, will give a tour of the current radio operations and the control room, including the television broadcast control center, at MDR headquarters. (Language: German)
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:
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!