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.
Student 3D Audio Production Competition in Ambisonics
For the ninth time in a row, the Student 3D Audio Competition is currently inviting students to participate. This year, the competition finals will again be embedded in the Tonmeistertagung and be broadcast live with binaural audio online.
The 3D categories:
- Contemporary / Computer music
- Audio drama / Documentary / Soundscapes
- Music recording / Studio production
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Verbands-News
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Helping Hands tmt33
Read full articleIn November, the VDT invites to the tmt33 in Dusseldorf. That is why we are looking for helping hands who would like to join our team of volunteers and support us in running tmt33.
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Audio Manufaktur Köck is a new supporting member
Read full articleWe warmly welcome Audio Manufaktur Köck as a new supporting member! Read here about the vision that drives company owner Gerd Köck.
Our past Activities
The VDT is very active, both with meetings of voluntary working groups and with freely accessible events. The range includes regional group and presentation meetings, which are combined with a visit to an interesting location, specialist lectures or workshops, as well as online and hybrid formats. Here is a review of our past events:
Events
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VDT KOORDINATIONSTREFFEN Juni 2025
Read full articleAlle drei Monate treffen sich die Leitungspersonen der Referate und Regionalgruppen zur internen Koordination. Dies ist eine geschlossene Veranstaltung.
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More information for participation in NAMM 2026
Read full articleFörderfirmen und Unternehmen von VDT-Mitgliedern können in 2026 zu sehr günstigen Konditionen auf der NAMM Show in Anaheim, USA, ausstellen. Heute informiert Ulrike Anderson über weitere Rahmenbedingungen und Konditionen für unsere (Förder-)Mitglieder.
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!
About VDT Membership
Counting over 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:
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.