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Engineering and Recording Society of Chicago

Actively Listening

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Who We Are

​Welcome to the Engineering And Recording Society of Chicago (EARS), a vibrant community of audio professionals, engineers, producers, musicians, and enthusiasts. Founded in 1986, EARS is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of audio through education, collaboration, and innovation.

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Recording Studio

Upcoming Events

Save Your Spot

  • Thu, Mar 20
    Chicago
    Mar 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Chicago, 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
    Legendary producer Joe Boyd meets with EARS members in exclusive meeting at the Old Town School's Resource Center downstairs before his evening book presentation at main stage upstairs. This free EARS event is limited in space so RSVP is essential. Purchasing his book is requested but not mandatory.
  • Tue, Feb 25
    COLUMBIA COLLEGE School Of Audio & Music
    Feb 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    COLUMBIA COLLEGE School Of Audio & Music, 33 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    A celebration of Quincy Jones with a screening of the "Quincy" doc plus remembrances and discussion of his recording technqiues and music.
  • Tue, Oct 22
    Chicago
    Oct 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Chicago, 1552 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
    Get ready to dive into the world of immersive audio! Join us for Inside Studio Sessions: Mixing Immersive Audio with Matt Hennessey as we explore the techniques and tools behind creating 3D sound experiences.
  • Tue, Sep 24
    Chicago
    Sep 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Chicago, 8043 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
    Join us for an immersive studio session on September 24th, where SOUNDMINE Studios' Dennis Tousanna and Grammy Award-Winner Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith will reveal the secrets to mastering drum microphone techniques.

Member Testimonals

​Rupert Neve, Audio Designer

​"EARS are a great audience! It's good to be aware that
people actually listen and understand what you're saying.
Many thanks for your support. All the best..."

​Diane Peyton, engineer

"I am so pleased with the way and direction EARS has grown..."

Steve Youngblood

"Thank you for an organization like EARS.
Strange how the deeper I get into recording, the more I'm looking to pick people's minds
for knowledge and ideas. To think there is an organization this city where a group of
people actually encourage that kind of conversation on a monthly basis is cause for celebration.
And your list of previous special guest speakers is off the charts.
Thanks for the knowledge and letting me feel welcome."
 
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