Christopher Cosgrove
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Professional Audio Recording Engineer with multiple years experience running a full service recording studio and working Post Production audio for PBS. Extensive experience in microphone placement, outboard gear (preamps, EQs, Compressors, Gates, effects etc.) Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering in both live and studio settings. Master of Pro Tools, tracking, editing, mixing and mastering.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Audio Broadcast Engineer
Public Broadcast Service - PBS
09.2015 - Current
- Accelerated PBS' 'you tube' channel from an average of 2 thousands viewers to 2 million. (up to 6 million on some digital material)
- Recorded over 300 full length records for every music genre
- Boosted team morale by actively encouraging open communication channels, fostered positive working environment.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and delivering tailored solutions for their needs.
- Reduced project timelines by effectively managing multiple concurrent tasks and prioritizing workloads.
- Delivered high-quality audio recordings for various projects, including music albums, podcasts, and commercials.
- Served as primary liaison between clients and creative teams, facilitating clear communication channels throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Collaborated with producers and directors to ensure optimal sound quality in line with creative visions.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
Chief Audio Engineer
Chris Cosgrove Audio
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Started studio in NKC after owning BlackLodge Recording with 3 friends. Took individual client base from approximately 15 musicians/bands, to 50 with 2 employees.
- Serve as primary liaison between clients and creative teams, facilitating clear communication channels throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Improve client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and delivering tailored solutions for their needs.
- Deliver high-quality audio recordings for various projects, including music albums, podcasts, and commercials.
- Reduce project timelines by effectively managing multiple concurrent tasks and prioritizing workloads.
- Collaborate with producers and directors to ensure optimal sound quality in line with creative visions.
- Maximize studio efficiency with regular maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key industry contacts such as musicians, agents, and venue owners, leading to increased opportunities for collaboration and business growth.
- Set up and test equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Enhance sound quality and add various sound effects to recordings.
- Mix and master vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Record speech and music in digital formats.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Collaborate with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio Recording
The Recording Workshop
Chillicothe, OH08.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production With Minor in Art History
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1992
Skills
- Signal Flow Understanding
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Audio Mixing Techniques
- Quality Control Procedures
- Post-Production Processes
- Live Event Support
- Voiceover Talent Development
- RF Engineering Expertise
- Studio Equipment Operation
- Pro Tools Master
- Broadcast media
Accomplishments
Employed by Avid to proof- read 'ProTools for Dummies 8'
2018 Emmy nomination for 'Pre and Post Audio Production'
2019 Emmy nomination for 'Pre and Post Audio Production'
2022 Emmy win for 'Pre and Post Audio Production'
2022 EMMY winner 'Pre and Post Audio Production'
I was the lucky recipient of a 2022 Emmy for my work on the PBS show 'FlatLand in Focus'. This particular win was for the show 'Activism in Kansas City' long format (shorter than 10 minutes).
Timeline
Chief Audio Broadcast Engineer
Public Broadcast Service - PBS
09.2015 - Current
Chief Audio Engineer
Chris Cosgrove Audio
01.2009 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Audio Recording
The Recording Workshop
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production With Minor in Art History
University of Kansas
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