NAICS Code 512240 — Sound Recording Studios

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 51224 (Sound Recording Studios).

Code	512240
Title	Sound Recording Studios
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$11 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio. This industry includes establishments that provide audio production and postproduction services to produce master recordings. These establishments may provide audio services for film, television, and video productions.

Is a business under 512240 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 512240 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $11 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 512240 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	51	Information
Subsector	512	Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Industry Group	5122	Sound Recording Industries
NAICS Industry	51224	Sound Recording Studios
National Industry	512240	Sound Recording Studios

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
7389	Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.