For the past few years, I have had the unique opportunity to learn about live sound engineering during my time at RIT. I am always looking to expand my skillset and put on a great time for others around me. I have been making things louder since 2020!
My roles have included (but are not limited to):
FOH Sound Engineer (rock and jazz bands, a cappella, theatre)
Monitor Sound Engineer
Festival Backline Tech
Event Manager/Coordinator/Planner
Lighting Tech
and sometimes most, if not all of the above at once!
Backline Tech
Thundercat
Rochester International Jazz Festival
Monitor Engineer
DEJA VU All Over Again
Theatre at Innovation Square
A1 Sound Engineer
Courtyard
Dining Commons (RIT)
Monitor Engineer
Trebellious
May Room (University of Rochester)
This is the primary digital board I am experienced on. From running Open Mics, Rock Concerts, and A Cappella shows, the Yamaha DM3-D is a trustworthy piece of kit I know like the back of my hand.
The first digital mixer I used in my sound engineering career, the Soundcraft SI Impact is a respectable piece of kit.
The bread and butter of modern digital mixers, the Behringer X32 is something I have used for numerous events.
Technically in this pic, it is the Midas M32...
that I am familiar with include:
Yamaha CL5
Yamaha QL1/QL5
Behringer X Air XR18
I also have used analog boards, believe it or not...
Yamaha MG12XU
PreSonus StudioLive AR16c
Mackie ProFX16 V2
I have enough equipment to run my own small DIY show.
Mains:
2x QSC K12.2 with stands
Mixing Console:
1x Yamaha MG12XU
RF:
1x Shure UA844+SWB Antenna/Power Distro
4x Shure ULX4 Wireless SM58 Mic - G3 (470-506 MHz)
This Gator case contains my Yamaha MG12XU, with integrated wireless mics. All wireless mics have duplicated (split) outs and cascade antenna distro connections if supporting a larger show. Both aux outputs (I use as monitors typically) have an integrated graphic EQ rack which can help live for feedback handling.
The board itself can run with the lid on (once levels are set) as all connections are accessible and routed to the back of the case. Currently the back supports:
6x channel inputs (first 4 have duplicated out)
1x RCA set of inputs
1x 3.5mm aux input
2x Aux outputs
2x Main (left and right) outputs
1x USB connection (in/out)
2x USB connection (charging only)
They're not touring grade wireless IEMs, but they get the job done...
Not a lot though, I own 4 LED RGBA wash lights and a simple lighting controller for them. This guy is not included.
Shure SM57 and SM58 Microphones
Sennheiser e906 Microphone
Marshall Origin 50C Guitar Combo Amp
Markbass Little Marcus 500W Amp Head
Fender Rumble 100
Drum Throne
Assorted 1/4" and XLRs
Assorted connecters and adapters