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November 7, 2018 | Hilton BostoN / Dedham

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ALAN PARSONS

2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

 Guest Speakers

Rich Chycki

Engineer

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BOB LUDWIG​

Mastering Engineer

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C​​hris Tsanjoures

Product & Applications Manager

LOCATION

The Parsons Audio Expo 2018 will be returning to the Hilton Boston/Dedham in Dedham, MA. The hotel is accessible via the Franklin MBTA Commuter Rail. The address is 25 Allied Dr., Dedham, MA 02026.

AN EXPO LIKE NO OTHER.

Mark your calendars: New England’s premier professional audio trade show returns to the Hilton Boston/Dedham on November 7, 2018. The New Parsons Audio Expo features inspiring guest speakers, enriching professional development sessions, and dozens of manufacturers exhibiting the latest gear.Keynote Speaker: Alan Parsons

This year Parsons Audio is thrilled to have celebrated producer, engineer, songwriter, and musician Alan Parsons as keynote speaker. As an engineer at Abbey Road Studios, Parsons worked on such classic albums as Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and the Beatles’ Abbey Road and Let It Be. He was also the primary songwriter and producer behind the Alan Parsons Project.

A Presentation from Bob Ludwig

One of the industry’s most in-demand mastering engineers, Bob Ludwig has multiple TEC Awards, 11 Grammys and over 4000 albums to his name.

More speakers and presentations to be announced.

AN EXPO LIKE NO OTHER.

On November 7th, 2018, the Parsons Audio Expo will return to the Boston Hilton Dedham in Dedham, MA. The 2018 Expo will feature informative and engaging presentations from notable industry professionals, as well as great new product exhibitions from professional audio’s most elite manufacturers.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Alan Parsons. A legendary producer, engineer, and recording artist, Mr. Parsons’ decades-long career began with a stint as a recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios in London, working on records such as The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. He later was the primary songwriter and leader of the progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, in addition to his many other projects. Alan Parsons is a true musical innovator, and Parsons Audio look forward to what is sure to be an interesting presentation at this year’s Expo.

This year’s Expo will also feature a session with Bob Ludwig. Mr. Ludwig is arguably the music industry’s most prominent mastering engineer, with over 1300 albums mastered and multiple Grammy and TCE awards to his name. Mr. Ludwig returns after a hosting a previous session in 2017.

Additionally, the 2018 Expo will feature many more presentations with industry professionals from across the entire audio industry, plus dozens of top manufacturers showcasing their latest products in the Exhibitor Hall. No registration required.

NEW ENGLAND’S PREMIER PRO AUDIO SHOW​

The Parsons Audio Expo 2018 is the ideal opportunity to develop professional skills while checking out the latest audio gear. The Expo will feature informative presentations from top industry professionals, as well as new product exhibitions from professional audio’s most elite manufacturers. 

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