This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing other sound recording services not specifically provided for elsewhere. These establishments provide services, such as audio recording of meetings and conferences, recording books onto tapes, maintaining stock music for the media and other commercial users.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings--are classified in Industry 512220, Integrated Record Production/Distribution;
• Mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in U.S. Industry 334612, Prerecorded Compact Disc (except Software), Tape, and Record Reproducing;
• Contracting with musical artists, arranging for the production of master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights--are classified in Industry 512210, Record Production;
• Providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances--are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios;
• Organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions--are classified in U.S. Industry 711310, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities; and
• Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media--are classified in Industry 512220, Integrated Record Production/Distribution.