Peter Chaikin

Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Founder
Company Name
Communication Devices
Tags
Music Manufacturers, Pro Audio, JBL (loudspeakers), Harman International Industries, Recording Equipment, Phil Ramone, The Record Plant, Yamaha Corporation of America, Patrice Rushen, Recording/Audio Engineers, Recording Studios, Multiple Interviews, Sidney Harman

Peter Chaikin was still in high school when he knew in his heart what he wanted to be when he grew up: a recording engineer. With the Billboard Directory of Studios under his arm, and encouragement from iconic producer Phil Ramone, Peter headed west and landed a job at Los Angeles' legendary Record Plant Studios. With 15 success-filled years behind the recording console, he was invited by Yamaha to help develop and launch the first affordable digital mixing consoles. Later at HARMAN, Peter developed and launched a range of innovative recording products used in studios around the world and attributes marketing success to his partnership with long-time recording associates. Peter has formed his own company, Communication Devices where he produces videos about creatives and consults for studio and manufacturing clients.