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58 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES CAS Award Nominations | 12 The Cinema Audio Society announces the nominees in seven categories for the 62nd CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing 2025. Student Recognition Award Nominees | 16 Celebrating the progress of the next generation of sound for picture mixers. Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement In Sound Technology | 17 The inaugural presentation of the award named in honor of the legendary production sound mixer and CAS Career Achievement Award recipient. Cinema Audio Society's Career Achievement Award Recipient Skip Lievsay CAS | 18 Skip Lievsay CAS discusses work and life over a career that has spanned five decades. AES Long Beach | 38 Coverage of panels focusing on sound for picture-related topics and more. The Development and Technology of Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment | 50 Bringing the dub stage to your headphones. 50 54 38 The President's Letter | 2 From the Editor | 4 Collaborators | 6 Events Wrap-Up | 8 The Art and Craft of Disney Animation Sound & the 2025 CAS Holiday Mixer Announcements |10 Filmmaker Award nominee Guillermo del Toro, discussions on the CAS Members Forum, and new podcasts. In Remembrance |60 Been There Done That |62 Members check in The Lighter Side |64 A CAS AND MPSE CO-PRODUCTION THE SOUNDING BOARD v5.0 | 26 Using Fiber for Extending Transmission Coverage: A Case Study | 54 Incorporating fiber for cleaner transmission and greater coverage on a reality program. Remembering Jeff Wexler |58 Remembering CAS Career Achievement Award recipient, tech- nology enthusiast, production sound mixer, and friend, Jeff Wexler CAS.