Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. We're glad you're here!
The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. With more than 5,000 members and 114 local chapters, the SBE provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of information to help you keep pace with our rapidly changing industry. The SBE amplifies the voices of broadcast engineers by validating your skills with professional certification, by offering educational opportunities to maintain and expand those skills, and by speaking out on technical regulatory issues that affect how you work.
SBE Chapter 37 is a very diverse group, including a variety of media professionals in the Nation's Capitol. Our members include local radio and television engineers, national and international network technicians, consulting engineers, electronics manufacturers and Federal employees working in media and broadcast related positions.
Regardless of your area of broadcast interest, you are sure to find a warm welcome at the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Please join us at our next meeting and try us out for size. We hope you will enjoy your visit.
Upcoming Events
Please check out details of our next meeting. We hope to see you there! Future SBE meetings include:
- July 14, 2020 (6:30 PM): Skip Pizzi from the National Association of Broadcasters will give a wrap-up of the NAB Show Express virtual Spring show as well as insight on present plans for the NAB virtual show to be held this Fall. Please see our next meeting page for more details.
- July 16, 2020 (7:30 PM): SBE Members are invited to the SMPTE DC Town Hall event (via Zoom). This event will include breakout rooms and private nooks where you can participate in conversations on the hottest topics in the industry, share your stories, and learn from others on the following topics:
- COVID-19 In the Media Workplace
- Remote and @Home Production
- The Transition from SDI to IP
- OTT and IP Transport
- July 30, 2020: Mark Schubin and the History of Television. We've been invited to attend this virtual meeting by our friends at SMPTE. Specifics are coming soon!
- August 11, 2020 (6:30 PM): Our guest speaker will be Dr. Bob Heil K9EID. Dr. Heil, founder of Heil Sound, is known for creating the template for modern rock touring sound systems for The Grateful Dead and The Who. Heil Pro audio manufactures world class microphones and headphones for stage, studio, broadcast, podcast and amateur radio use.