Sound System Design and Optimization

What I Do

  • I specialize in designing and tuning sound systems to achieve high levels of consistency over the entire coverage area, helping to put great sound in every seat, whether there’s 20 seats or 20,000. See recent projects…

  • I’ve worked with venues, vendors, manufacturers and companies of all sizes to help them get the most out of their system deployments, and design and alignment skills.

  • My book, “Between the Lines: Concepts in Sound System Design and Alignment” documents my approach and process for designing and tuning sound systems. More…

  • I’ve published over 50 technical articles on sound systems and related topics. I’ve also written user guides and technical documentation for audio products and manufacturers.

    Visit my ProSoundWeb author archive.

    I also provide technical editing services for audio publications. Projects include Live Sound International, Church Sound, ProSoundWeb.com, The Audio Expert by Ethan Winer and Introduction to Show Networking and Introduction to Show Control by John Huntington.

Selected Work

  • Joe Russo's Almost Dead

    Red Rocks Amphitheater (2023)

    Systems Engineer

  • Colgate University

    Colgate Memorial Chapel

    System Alignment

  • Ghost

    Pre-Imperatour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • NPR WBUR

    Boston, MA

    System Alignment (2022)

  • Volbeat

    Servant of the Road Tour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • King's X

    NAMM 2024 RCF TT+ Audio Showcase

    Anaheim Arena

    Systems Engineer

  • Metallica

    Highmark Stadium (Buffalo NY) 2022

    Systems Engineer

  • Miguel

    FOH, Systems Engineer

    (2022)

  • Danny Elfman

    Coachella ‘22

    Systems Engineer

  • Billy Strings

    Iroquois Amphitheater (Louisville, KY) 2022

    Systems Engineer

  • Lawrence The Band

    Coachella ‘22

    FOH

  • Lindsey Stirling

    Snow Waltz Tour

    Albany NY / Salt Lake City UT / Idaho Falls ID

    System Engineer

  • Billy Strings

    New Years Eve (‘22-’23)

    Systems Engineer

  • Daze Between 2023

    Systems Engineer

    Main Stage (Upscale Productions)

  • Sahara Theater

    SAHARA Resort Casino, Las Vegas

    System Design & Alignment (2022)

  • Coushatta Casino Events Center

    System Design & Alignment (2023)

  • SPAC

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Saratoga, NY

    System Design & Alignment (2022)

  • Outside Lands Festival

    San Francisco, CA

    Rational Acoustics

    Sound Level Monitoring (2021/22)

  • RENT

    Hamilton College (2023)

    Co-Sound Designer

    w/ Kyle Jensen

  • Il barbiere di Siviglia

    Finger Lakes Opera (2021)

    Rochester NY

    Sound Designer / Mixer

  • Bethel Atlanta

    Bethel Church

    Atlanta, GA (2022)

    System Design & Alignment

  • Wellin Theater

    Hamilton College

    Clinton, NY (2021)

    System Design & Alignment

  • Blue Cross Arena

    Rochester NY (2021)

    System Alignment

  • Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

    System Alignment

  • Ghost

    Imperatour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • Lawrence The Band

    Peach Fest (2023)

    FOH Engineer

  • Calle Ocho Festival 2024

    Miami FL

    Systems Engineer

  • Baila Conmigo Festival 2024

    Miami FL

    Systems Engineer

  • Texas Eclipse Festival

    Grand Artique (Earth) Stage (2024)

    Systems Engineer