September 15-17, 2026 | Timiryazev Centre, Moscow

 
 
‘Dialogues on Sound’ Conference
15 September | Tuesday
16 September | Wednesday
17 September | Thursday
15.30 – 17.00
11.00 – 17.00
11.00 – 14.00
Conference room
  • Who will find this useful?
    The event will be of benefit to both beginners and experienced professionals. Sound engineers, sound producers, sound technicians and anyone with an interest in sound equipment and technology are invited to attend.
  • Speakers
    The speakers are industry experts and practitioners with real-world experience.
    These are people who have a thorough understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of working with sound. Their presentations are based not only on theory, but also on real-life case studies, trends and practical advice.
  • Почему важно посетить
    • This is an opportunity to quickly access a wealth of up-to-date industry information all in one place.
    • Participants will be able to find out about trends and new technologies before they become part of everyday practice.
    • Seminars help save time when looking for solutions, as they provide access to experts’ experience and ready-made case studies.
    • This is an opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts and receive professional feedback.
    • Attending the event is beneficial for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their projects and work more efficiently.
    • Taking part helps you stay on top of industry developments and gain a better understanding of where the market is heading.
  • Visit
    Admission is free; no additional registration is required for the event.
  • Timetable 2026
    The timetable and topics will be available on the website in August 2026
Расписание семинаров
Tuesday, 15 September

15.30 - 17.00

Andrei Levin: The Basic Principles of Music Mixing in Film

Wednesday, 16 September
  • 11.00 - 12.00
  • Ilya Dontsov: Sound reinforcement for acoustic music groups. Choosing microphones, strategies for shaping the sound in the venue and monitoring for musicians
  • 12.15 - 13.45
  • Andrei Volkov: Staging large-scale symphony concerts in open-air venues
  • 14.00 - 15.30
  • Alexander "Lev" Konovalov: Recording a song: yesterday, today, tomorrow. Answers to questions
  • 15.45 - 17.00
  • Andrei Aksenov: Open-air opera: from system design to the final mix
Thursday, 17 September
  • 11.00 - 12.30
  • Maksim Burachenok: Using OSM in the day-to-day work of a touring sound engineer. Target Trace and SLP
  • 12.45 - 14.15
  • Alexander Astakhov: A modern approach to creating high-quality concert sound: from concept to implementation
The seminars in 2026 will be run by:
  • Alexander Astakhov

    Sound engineer, specialising in live and studio sound, with many years’ experience working with leading Russian artists and major venues

  • Andrei Levin

    Sound engineer at the Mosfilm Sound Studio since 1999; Lecturer in the Department of Sound Engineering at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)

  • Alexander "Lev" Konovalov

    Producer, arranger, mixing engineer, musician

  • Andrei Volkov

    Sound engineer for historical productions at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre since 2011

  • Maksim Burachenok

    FOH sound engineer for the bands ‘Picnic’ and ‘Incognito’. 15 years’ experience of touring and festivals in Russia and abroad

  • Ilya Dontsov

    A concert and studio sound engineer who works with leading orchestras, television programmes and music publishers in Russia and abroad

  • Andrei Aksenov

    Sound engineer and systems engineer, ProTone plant engineer