Nashville, TN (October 20, 2026)—The AES Nashville 2026 convention is right around the corner, taking place across Halloween weekend at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and WSDG will be there to share its insights and experiences with three sessions covering sound reinforcement, studio infrastructure, and acoustic design.
Recording Studio Design and Optimization
Saturday, October 31, 4:00–4:50pm
Led by Sergio Molho, senior partner and co-CEO, the panel will explore the interplay of acoustic, technological and architectural factors in recording facilities. The discussion will look at compliance with international standards for room response and noise criteria, and the isolation acoustics needed to keep studios free from external noise and vibration. It will also examine management of modal behavior and reflections, and the need for precise loudspeaker placement and calibration for consistent translation across playback systems.
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The panel will also address the growing adoption of multichannel and immersive formats, where architecture, acoustics, monitoring and signal distribution must be designed as a single system. These principles are illustrated through the newly completed Electric Feel Studios Miami. “At Electric Feel Studios Miami, we concealed six different types of acoustic treatment behind fabric and modeled every room for symmetry and low-frequency response,” says Molho. “It proves that acoustic precision and beautiful design can share the same room.”
Immersive Sound System Design for Performing Arts and Entertainment Venues
Sunday, November 1, 1:00–1:50pm
In this tutorial, Dirk Noy, senior partner and co-CEO, will explore venue sound system design, discussing managing reverberation, reflections and sound distribution, integrating loudspeakers, cabling and control systems into a venue’s aesthetic vision without compromising performance, and using immersive audio systems to create spatialized soundfields that enhance audience engagement. “Whether it’s a symphony hall or a club, the challenge is the same: delivering intelligibility and musicality to every listener while keeping the loudspeakers out of sight,” says Noy.
The Future-Proof Studio – Infrastructure as Strategy
Sunday, November 1, 4:00–4:50pm
As studios move from hardware-centric environments to software-defined spaces, a building’s core infrastructure can create issues. Led by John Storyk, founding partner and architect, with Joshua Morris, senior partner and co-CEO, the panel will examine how studios can accommodate future upgrades without invasive renovation.
Topics will include accessible tray and trough systems as an alternative to conduit-centric designs; strategies for building hidden capacity for the next decade of video, immersive audio and high-bandwidth data; and lifecycle designs that keep facilities maintainable and expandable for the next generation of engineers and technicians. The session draws on WSDG’s work at high-profile venues such as the Harvard University Media Production Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Spotify at Mateo, KEXP 90.3 FM, and Cincinnati Public Radio.
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“AES is always a highlight of our year, and every show reminds us how generous this community is with its knowledge,” concludes Storyk. “We’re really excited to be in Nashville this year and can’t wait to welcome old friends and new faces, catch up with colleagues from across the industry and share what we’ve been working on. Our sessions are open conversations, so we’d love attendees to come along, bring their questions, and join in. See you in Music City!”
