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512240

512240 Sound recording studios

Studios d'enregistrement sonore • Canadian industry

Sector 51 Information and cultural industries
Parent 51224 Sound recording studios
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 512240 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio, and audio production and post-production services for film, television and video. These establishments do not hold the copyrights to the sound recordings produced in their facilities.

Activities & Examples

  • music studio recording services
  • sound recording studios (except combined with production and distribution)
  • sound recording studios (except integrated record company)
  • audio recording post-production services
  • audio recording restoration services
  • music studio recording services
  • production of master recordings for musical performances
  • production of master recordings for spoken word performances
  • record musical performances in studio
  • sound recording studio
  • sound recording studios (except combined with production and distribution)
  • sound recording studios (except integrated record company)
  • sound recording studios, operating on a contract or fee basis

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 334610 Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media (MEX))
  • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 512250 Record production and distribution)
  • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 512250 Record production and distribution)

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 512240 — Sound Recording Studios
  • ISIC Rev. 4: J5920* — Sound recording and music publishing activities