The Institute of Broadcast Sound (IBS)


About the Institute of Broadcast Sound

The IBS was founded in 1977 by sound balancers in radio and television, who felt a need for a better interchange of ideas between practitioners in the various areas of broadcast audio.

It is run by the Executive Committee and the Secretariat see IBS Staff and Directors

The IBS has become an important forum for all audio professionals working within broadcasting in production and post production.
During the past few years, as the industry has faced enormous change, the profile of the membership has expanded to include the many freelance engineers and others working in independent companies.
Discussion between members in our increasingly fragmented industry is further enabled through our internet mailing list IBSNET , which provides an invaluable resource for keeping in touch from where ever you are.
The IBS is also active in leading industry initiatives, such as the File Exchange Initiative, from which the iXML open standard was born.
fellows Fellowship of the Institute may be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Committee following nominations from members (including existing Fellows)

pdf Download the current IBS leaflet for more details

The benefits of membership

  • Membership of the IBS is increasingly recognised within the broadcasting industry as a mark of competence and professionalism
  • The exclusive IBSNET email conference gives worldwide access for problem solving and information exchange
  • You can enjoy regular meetings and discussions, attend residential seminars and visit manufacturers and studios
  • Selection of audio books recommended by members and information sheets on specialised topics
  • Five issues of Line Up magazine each year delivered free to an address within Europe (rates for other areas are available on request) Line UP archive
  • Advice on broadcast training and Skillset Professional Qualifications in sound

Fellowship of the Institute may be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Committee following nominations from members (including existing Fellows)