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.

    I’ve also spearheaded product launches for multiple major audio manufacturers.

  • 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.

  • I’m a co-creator and Governance Board member of the HELA (Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance) Initiative to train and certify live events personnel in responsible sound level management.

Live Events

  • Cross Canadian Ragweed & Turnpike Troubadours

    “Boys From Oklahoma” 2025

    Boone Pickens Stadium

    System Design

  • John Summit

    Folsom Field Stadium (2025)

    Systems Engineer

  • Joe Russo's Almost Dead

    Red Rocks Amphitheater (2024)

    Systems Engineer

  • Sturgill Simpson

    Why Not? Tour (2024)

    Systems Engineer

  • Sturgill Simpson

    Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? Tour (2025)

    Systems Engineer

  • Daze Between 2025

    Systems Engineer

  • Daze Between 2024

    Systems Engineer

    Both stages

  • Daze Between 2023

    Systems Engineer

    Main Stage

  • Metallica

    Highmark Stadium - Buffalo NY - 2022

    Systems Engineer

  • Billy Strings

    Iroquois Amphitheater - Louisville, KY (2022)

    Systems Engineer

  • Texas Eclipse Festival

    Grand Artique (Earth) Stage (2024)

    Systems Engineer

  • Lone Star Jam 2024

    Round Rock Amp

    Round Rock TX

    Systems Engineer

  • Calle Ocho Festival 2024

    Miami FL

    Systems Engineer

  • Joe Russo's Almost Dead

    Red Rocks Amphitheater (2023)

    Systems Engineer

  • Ghost

    Pre-Imperatour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • Volbeat

    Servant of the Road Tour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • King's X

    NAMM 2024

    Anaheim Arena

    Systems Engineer

  • Miguel

    FOH, Systems Engineer

    (2022)

  • Danny Elfman

    Coachella ‘22

    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

  • Outside Lands Festival

    San Francisco, CA

    Rational Acoustics

    Sound Level Monitoring (2021/22)

  • RENT

    Hamilton College (2023)

    Co-Sound Designer

    w/ Kyle Jensen

  • Ghost

    Imperatour (2022)

    Systems Engineer (US)

  • Lawrence The Band

    Peach Fest (2023)

    FOH Engineer

  • Baila Conmigo Festival 2024

    Miami FL

    Systems Engineer

  • Lee Brice

    Daytona International Speedway (2024)

    Systems Engineer

  • Fred Hammond

    Gateway Center Arena

    Systems Engineer

  • Lee Brice @ CMA Fest

    Ascend Amphitheater

    Nashville TN

    Systems Engineer

  • July 4th Seafair Festival

    Gas Works Park

    Seattle WA

    Systems Engineer

  • Lee Brice

    Beak and Skiff - 2024

    Systems Engineer

  • Battle of the Busk

    LDI 2024

    System Design & Alignment

  • NAMM Ultimate Jam Night

    NAMM 2025

    Systems Engineer / Production Manager

  • Cody Jinks

    w/ Ward Davis

    Lake Charles Event Center

    Lake Charles LA

    Systems Engineer

  • Lee Brice

    You, Me & My Guitar Tour (2025)

    Systems Engineer

  • Joe Russo's Almost Dead

    All Good Now Fest (2025)

    Systems Engineer

  • Lee Brice

    What You Know About That Tour (2025)

    Systems Engineer

  • Sturgill Simpson

    Bourbon & Beyond 2025

    Systems Engineer

  • NAMM JAMM '26

    Anaheim Convention Center (2026)

    Systems Engineer

    Production Manager

Installed Systems

  • Fremont St Experience

    Las Vegas NV

    System Alignment (all stages)

    Systems Engineering Consultant

  • Morgan Wallen's This Bar

    Nashville TN

    System Alignment

  • SPAC

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Saratoga Springs NY

    System Design & Alignment

  • Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar

    Las Vegas NV

    System Alignment

  • Colgate University

    Colgate Memorial Chapel

    System Alignment

  • Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

    System Alignment

  • Blue Cross Arena

    Rochester NY

    System Alignment

  • Coushatta Casino Events Center

    System Design & Alignment

  • NPR WBUR

    Boston, MA

    System Alignment

  • Bethel Atlanta

    Bethel Church

    Atlanta, GA

    System Design & Alignment

  • Wellin Theater

    Hamilton College

    Clinton, NY

    System Design & Alignment

  • Sahara Theater

    SAHARA Resort Casino

    Las Vegas NV

    System Design & Alignment

  • Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville

    Nashville TN

    System Alignment

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