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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Industry Sponsors Show Support for The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing®


HARMAN® Professional Brands AKG®, dbx®, JBL® Professional and Lexicon®; Iron Mountain Entertainment Services; and iZotope Continue Their Support of the P&E Wing's Ongoing Initiatives and Membership


141st International Audio Engineering Society Convention, Los Angeles, Calif. (September 29, 2016) — The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® announces that HARMAN® Professional brands AKG®, dbx®, JBL® Professional and Lexicon®; Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) Entertainment Services; and iZotope will continue their support of the P&E Wing's initiatives and membership during 2016-2017. The announcement was made by Maureen Droney, The Recording Academy Managing Director, P&E Wing and Recording Technology, and further underscores the ongoing support and relationship of the P&E Wing with leading manufacturer partners in the professional audio market sector. 

As official P&E Wing partners, these companies provide sponsorship of a wide variety of events and initiatives including the annual GRAMMY® Week Celebration and regional Recording Academy Chapter professional development events, as well as serving as members of the P&E Wing Manufacturer's Council, a diverse array of audio-related companies that function as a creative think-tank to address industry issues, including technical best practices, new technology development, preservation of recording assets and creative rights.

"The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing provides a voice for those involved in every aspect of the recording process, and we are fortunate to have the support of leading companies in the industry like HARMAN, Iron Mountain and iZotope to help us continue our initiatives," stated Maureen Droney.

About The Recording Academy: Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY® Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

About The Producers & Engineers Wing: Currently more than 6,500 professionals comprise The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing, which was established for producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related creative and technical professionals in the recording field. This organized voice for the recording community addresses issues that affect the craft of recorded music, including the development and implementation of new technologies, technical guidelines and recommendations, and archiving and preservation initiatives. For more information, please visit www.producersandengineers.com.



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