Variant of NAICS 2002 - Durable and Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing Industries

51224 - Sound Recording Studios

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances. Establishments in this industry may also provide audio production or post-production services for producing master recordings, and audio services for film, television and video productions.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
  • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 51221 Record Production)
  • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 51222 Integrated Record Production/Distribution)

512240 - Sound Recording Studios

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances. Establishments in this industry may also provide audio production or post-production services for producing master recordings, and audio services for film, television and video productions.

• Example Activities:

  • Audio recording post-production services
  • Recording studios (except integrated record company)
  • Recording studios, operating on a contract or fee basis
  • Sound recording studio