I was the Chair of the San Diego Section of the Audio Engineering Society during the 4 years I lived there where we produced quite a few fantastic community based events. Here is a partial list of some of them

• Reverb Characteristics of Large Rooms - Micheal Fay
  Micheal gave an incredible presentation on the considerations in dealing with acoustics in larger spaces. H has a new book, "Acoustic Essentials for Architects" that deals with this subject. 

• Student Mix off Competition
  We brought together students from several different schools in the San Diego area that worked on a mix provided by a local stdio that was then judged by panel of local recording engineers

• Careers In Audio Discussion Panel
  I moderated a panel discussion between 5 local audio pros from live sound, studio, acoustics and film

• Film Screening and Master Class for the film "Making Waves"
  Making Waves is a film Directed by veteran Hollywood sound editor Midge Costin. It details the role that sound plays in film. We held a screening one night, then hosted both Midge and her producer, Bobette Buster to discuss the film. 

• DIY Ribbon Mic Workshop
  Wtih Rick Wilkinson of Austin Ribbon Mics. A hands on workshop where Rick steps you through the process of building a working ribbon mic! 

• From Set To Soundtrack: The Art and Science of Sound -
  Part of my mission in San Diego was to create connections between the different communities  there. This sound for film workshop for film makers was a collaboration between the San Diego Media Pro group and AES. We brought in Composers, Foley artists and Production Sound professionals for a day of demonstration and discussion.

• P.A.T.C.H. - Presentations about Technology, Circuits and Hardware.
  Our PATCH series presents various technologies relevant to audio production and local to San Diego including DynaMount, Satellite Amps and Tonelab DI Boxes.

• "Studio Crawl" - A day in which over a dozen studios opened their facilities to the public for people to stop by and learn more about who they are. It culminated in a social gathering at Rarefied Audio. 

• Social Mixers - A series of networking events held at locations throughout San Diego that allowed for people to come out and meet each other in a casual informal setting. And yes, toss back a few pints....
   

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