Benjamin Hackett
Athens, GA,GA
Summary
Driven Sound Engineer offering over 10 years experience working in the music industry, spending the last 6+ as professional live sound and recording engineer. Creative professional specializing in sound recording, editing, and mixing. Attentive and expeditious with meeting client's needs. Enthusiastic with a dedication to ensuring positive client experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Touring Monitor Engineer
Drive-By Truckers
Athens, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing of multiple sends and mixes on stage.
- Set up and broke down sound consoles, backline equipment, microphones, monitors and IEMs at each event.
- Performed 50+ site surveys across US, CAN, EU and UK to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
House Audio Engineer
Chase Park Transduction
Athens, GA
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Live Sound Engineer
40 Watt Club
Athens, GA
08.2014 - Current
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during live performances in 800+ capacity venue.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain venue sound system.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Collaborated with outside touring engineers to incorporate sound equipment unique to each touring party's needs.
Education
Studied - Music Performance And Production
Belmont University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Familiarity with multiple DAWs (Protools, Logic, Ableton, Audition)
- Studio Recordings
- Post-Production Editing
- Mixing and Mastering
- Music Notation
- Analog Recording
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Creative Collaboration
Timeline
Touring Monitor Engineer
Drive-By Truckers
08.2018 - Current
House Audio Engineer
Chase Park Transduction
08.2016 - Current
Live Sound Engineer
40 Watt Club
08.2014 - Current
Studied - Music Performance And Production
Belmont University
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