Joshua Brown
Nashville,TN
Summary
Systems-focused Lead Audio Engineer and AV Specialist with over 11 years of experience managing complex live sound, monitor mixing, and venue audio infrastructure. Proven expertise operating digital mixing consoles, managing wireless frequency coordination between small clubs and large theaters. Strong background in hardware maintenance, soldering, and system optimization under strict live show conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Audio Engineer
Icon Entertainment and Hospitality
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily Front of House (FOH) and monitor mix operations at Skull's Rainbow Room and Sinatra’s Bar & Restaurant, ensuring premium acoustic experiences for high-volume crowds.
- Overhauled and optimized venue audio infrastructure, improving system reliability, dynamic range, and overall acoustic performance.
- Manage routine maintenance, signal path troubleshooting, and hardware upkeep for all venue audio and stage equipment.
- Balance complex live instrumental ensembles, acoustic instruments, and vocal chains under dynamic room conditions.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Myself
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - Current
- Provide contract FOH mixing, monitor engineering, and stage management for independent venues, festival stages, and live events.
- Perform system tuning, speaker alignment, and gain staging for guest bands across diverse musical genres
Audio Engineer
TC Restaurant Group
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed live stage transitions and fast changeovers for rotating bands in high-capacity venue environments.
- Dialed in custom in-ear monitor (IEM) and wedge mixes for performers to ensure optimal stage volume and performance quality.
- Executed real-time dynamic mixing, frequency notch-filtering, and feedback elimination during live shows.
AV Technician
Nashville Audio Visual
Nashville , TN
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Integrated professional-grade audio and video systems for corporate events, conventions, and high-profile client presentations.
- Worked directly with event planners and stage managers to construct and modify technical layouts based on live production demands.
- Performed daily component maintenance, including cable re-soldering, speaker driver troubleshooting, and fixture rewiring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2020
High School Diploma -
Dupont Manual High School / Youth Performing Arts
Louisville, KY05-2016
Skills
- Consoles & Systems: Digital & Analog Mixers (Yamaha, Soundcraft, Behringer X32/M32), Dante Networked Audio, DAWs such as Protools and Ableton Live
- Live Operations: Front of House (FOH) Engineering, Monitor Mixing, In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Systems, Wireless Frequency Management, Stage Patching
- Systems Maintenance: Signal Flow Routing, Hardware Diagnostics, Cable Repair & Soldering, Speaker Calibration, System Reconfiguration
- Production & AV: Corporate AV Systems, Projection/Video Routing, Lighting Control (Par-Cans/Basic DMX), Live Recording Splits
Timeline
Lead Audio Engineer
Icon Entertainment and Hospitality
04.2023 - Current
Audio Engineer
TC Restaurant Group
07.2022 - 04.2024
AV Technician
Nashville Audio Visual
05.2021 - 03.2022
Freelance Audio Engineer
Myself
08.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dupont Manual High School / Youth Performing Arts
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Middle Tennessee State University