Joshua Sattler
Warsaw,IN
Summary
. I am an audio engineer with experience in professional recording studios, large venues and festivals. A multi-instrumentalist and producer, who loves all types of gear, I co-owned a recording studio, owned a successful rehearsal facility, and managed a large backline company. I was a professional touring musician and endorser for Peavey, Ernie Ball, and Dean Markley. I enjoy sharing my skills with aspiring musicians, across all genres, helping them find the sound they are looking for, and to achieve excellence. Skilled RF engineer with demonstrated proficiency in adjusting equipment to improve signal clarity, strength and reliability. Closely observe broadcasts to isolate and correct problems. Strong mechanical expertise developed over career in television broadcasting. Conscientious broadcast team member offering top-notch technical knowledge and expertise in coordinating RF transmissions. Highly organized and agile in handling day-to-day operations, emergencies and special transmissions to smoothly maintain optimal signal quality and strength. Offering 10 years of hands-on experience combined with significant technical knowledge.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RF Engineer
EMG USA
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured reliable signal transmission with thorough testing, validation, and troubleshooting of RF components.
- Prepared technical white papers, proposals and customer presentations, delivering presentations to senior management and customer community to explain technology implementations.
- Assessed problem severity to determine corrective action, recommending resolutions to technical problems through fault isolation techniques.
- Worked with software radar systems and digital and communications systems engineers to collaborate on RF solutions development.
- NFL season 2023 including the games in London and Frankfurt
A1 and Shop Manager
Avatar Events Backline
01.1998 - Current
- All things backline from preparing gear for rental to setting up the stage including minor gear repair.
EIC/ RF and Audio Engineer
3g Wireless
01.2018 - 01.2023
Setup, test and operate RF cameras , microphones and IEM for television broadcasts.
NHRA racing seasons
Pro Motocross 5 seasons
many other televised events
General Maintenance: Event and AV tech support
Oakwood Resort and Conference Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Served as House Band for first two years of hotel operation.
A1 and Shop Manager
DIP Audio
01.2000 - 01.2010
- FOH, Monitors, Stage Management, shop management, equipment upkeep and minor repair.
Bassist
doubleDrive
01.1995 - 01.2007
- 1000 Yard Stare for MCA Records, Blue in the Face for Roadrunner/Universal
- Toured internationally with Megadeth, Queensryche, Tesla, Seether, et al.
A1 A2 Stage Management
Center Stage Atlanta
01.1997 - 01.2003
Skills
- Expert audio engineer: digital and analog consoles, microphone selection, and patching
- Extensive experience using recording programs (Pro-tools, Ableton Live) outboard gear and tape machines
- Am a professional musician
- Worked with world renowned producers as a session musician and an engineer
- Managed Crews of 5 to 75, union and nonunion Comfortable as a team player or a team leader
- Toured with many national acts as an opener or hired gun
- RF troubleshooting
- RF Optimization
- Interference Analysis
- Spectrum Analysis
- Analysis and reporting
- Frequency Coordination
- Signal Processing
- RF Component Selection
- RF Performance Monitoring
- RF Measurement
- RF Software Tools
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RF Engineer
EMG USA
01.2023 - Current
EIC/ RF and Audio Engineer
3g Wireless
01.2018 - 01.2023
General Maintenance: Event and AV tech support
Oakwood Resort and Conference Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
A1 and Shop Manager
DIP Audio
01.2000 - 01.2010
A1 and Shop Manager
Avatar Events Backline
01.1998 - Current
A1 A2 Stage Management
Center Stage Atlanta
01.1997 - 01.2003
Bassist
doubleDrive
01.1995 - 01.2007