Technical Tours

AES Europe 2026 Technical Tour 2

Pre-Convention Tech Tour: Sonic College, Kolding

Wednesday, May 27, 11:00–15:00

Ahead of the 160th AES Convention in Copenhagen, participants are invited to visit Sonic College in Kolding for a focused pre-convention experience combining technical insight, critical listening, and informal exchange.

Sonic College is one of Europe’s leading educational environments for sound design, working at the intersection of audio technology, artistic practice, and industry collaboration.

The visit is organised in collaboration with Meyer Sound and offers a curated programme including:

Guided tours of Sonic College’s facilities
Listening sessions in multiple environments, including:
- A Dolby Atmos cinema mixing stage
- The Sonic College atrium featuring more than 180 loudspeakers
- Professional studios for music, film, and interactive audio
Demonstrations by students, providing insight into contemporary workflows in sound design and production
A technical presentation and listening session delivered by Meyer Sound
Lunch and networking

Please meet at the entrance of Sonic College: Universitetsparken 2. 6000 Kolding. The campus is 600meters away from train station. There is a parking lot, cars will need to be registered inside the building when arriving.

Kolding is conveniently located on the main train route between Germany and Copenhagen, making it an accessible stop for international attendees traveling to the convention.

Participation is limited to 80 attendees.

Thursday Night Sponsored Event

Black Tornado Studios from 18:00

AES Europe 2026 Technical Tour 1

DPA Microphones A/S - SOLD OUT!

Visit DPA Microphones’ production facility in Asnaes (1 hour from Copenhagen). Experience the factory where the renowned microphones are manufactured by very dedicated individuals.

Date: May 27, 2026 (day before the official opening)

Meeting place: Lyngby Station
Jernbanepladsen
DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark

We will meet at the bus terminal on the NE side of the rails, just outside the NETTO store. (There will be a person with a DPA Microphones sign.)

Program

9.00 AM Departure from Lyngby Station
Bus transportation from Lyngby to Asnaes
                        Factory tour, groups guided by the head of the factory or head of capsule production
                        Technical presentation by the head of acoustics, R&D
                        Lunch
                        Bus transportation back to Lyngby

2.00 PM Arrival at Lyngby Station

Fee It’s free

The maximum number of participants is 30.

Registration opens April 16 to current AES Member registrants only.

Registration instructions:

• You must be registered as an AES Member for AES Europe 2026 to be eligible.