Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio. This industry includes establishments that provide audio production and postproduction services to produce master recordings. These establishments may provide audio services for film, television, and video productions.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 512240 - Sound Recording Studios are:
- Audio recording postproduction services
- Audio recording restoration services
- Recording studios, sound, operating on a contract or fee basis
- Sound recording studios (except integrated record companies)
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Audio Production Studios in the US (51224)
Revenue 2025
$1.8bn
Growth 2025
2.20%
Key Trends
Recent technological improvements have enabled artists to take more control over their content
To preserve margins, industry operators have tried to cut costs by lowering wages
The music industry as a whole has been experiencing a shift in its business model
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 512240 - Sound Recording Studios that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings--are classified in Industry 512250, Record Production and Distribution; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 512240 - Sound Recording Studios
NAICS Code 512240 - Sound Recording Studios sits in the 2-digit Sound Recording Studios sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 51
Sector Title: Information
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5111 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
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51111 Newspaper Publishers
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51112 Periodical Publishers
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51113 Book Publishers
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51114 Directory and Mailing List Publishers
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51119 Other Publishers
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5112 Software Publishers
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51121 Software Publishers
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5121 Motion Picture and Video Industries
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51211 Motion Picture and Video Production
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51212 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
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51213 Motion Picture and Video Exhibition
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51219 Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
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5122 Sound Recording Industries
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51223 Music Publishers
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51224 Sound Recording Studios
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51225 Record Production and Distribution
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51229 Other Sound Recording Industries
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5151 Radio and Television Broadcasting
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51511 Radio Broadcasting
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51512 Television Broadcasting
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5152 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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51521 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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5173 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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51731 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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5174 Satellite Telecommunications
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51741 Satellite Telecommunications
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5179 Other Telecommunications
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51791 Other Telecommunications
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5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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51821 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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5191 Other Information Services
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51911 News Syndicates
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51912 Libraries and Archives
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51913 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
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51919 All Other Information Services
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