Kevin Thomas McManus
Nashville Teleproductions Inc.
Tallahassee,Florida
56
years of professional experience
Experience in live production began in the mid 70s. During the days with the “Marshall Tucker Band” Kevin mixed FOH in venues such as Madison Square Garden, Boston Garden, The Orange Bowl, The Louisiana Super Dome, The Houston Astrodome, Denver’s Mile High Stadium, Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium, Texas Stadium in Irving, TX, and The Hollywood Bowl among others. After moving to Nashville, Kevin’s prior production experience in the studio and producing live events in enormous venues provided a backdrop for making excellent choices for clients in all areas of production. Kevin has designed/built several professional audio recording and TV production studio facilities and the Mobile 1 TV production truck which was the first TV production truck in Nashville featuring multi-track audio and multi camera production capability. He is also an accomplished audio/video systems integrator, video director, and producer who has designed and built production facilities for numerous houses of worship of multiple denominations Nationwide, as well as various commercial facilities.
Work History
Owner-Chief Engineer
33 Years 11 Months- Accumulated 26 years of expertise in music production. Over a dozen number one records, several “Album of the Year” awards, post-production for numerous award-winning video projects!
- Developed marketing strategies to increase studio visibility and client engagement.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on sound production techniques and equipment use.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance during sessions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Producer/ Video Director/ Audio post
- “Stand UP at Opryland” by the Kingsmen. Recorded at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville.
- “Video of the Year” 1989.
Executive Producer
- General Conference, 10 consecutive years.
President
40 Years 9 Months- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance production efficiency and service delivery.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative teleproduction solutions for diverse client needs.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational objectives.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, promoting professional development and succession planning.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform strategic decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Launched new products successfully into the market after meticulous research, planning, and marketing campaigns.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
Freelance Audio Engineer
1 Year- Various Nashville studios and production trucks.
- Design/build Nashville Teleproduction’s Mobile 1, multi camera, multitrack audio, mobile production truck.
- Operated and maintained audio recording equipment during live events to ensure high-quality sound production.
- Collaborated with artists and producers to achieve desired audio outcomes in studio sessions.
- Assisted in mixing and mastering tracks, applying industry-standard techniques for optimal sound quality.
Chief Engineer
9 Years- 9 years.
- Led engineering team in designing and implementing audio recording systems.
- Oversaw studio workflow, ensuring high-quality sound production and efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers, enhancing technical skills and fostering collaboration.
FOH Engineer and Technical Director
5 YearsEducation
High School Diploma
Skills
Project management
Operations management
Business management
Project estimating
Staff management
Staff hiring
Team leadership
Effective leader
Business leadership
Small business operations
Customer relations
Relationship building
Consulting
Scheduling
Accomplishments
Numerous Number One records as engineer and or producer.
EMMY Award for Television Audio
POPULAR AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Five time “Recording Studio Engineer of the Year”, by the Southern Gospel Music Industry., “Producer of the Year”, Southern Gospel Music Industry., “Video of the Year”, Director-The Kingsmen “Stand Up Live” at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville., Numerous, “NUMBER ONE SINGLES” and “ALBUM OF THE YEAR” awards including “Midnight Cry” by Gold City (Number One for seven months), The McKamey’s “God on the Mountain”- Number One for 4 months, several number one singles by The Whisnant’s, 9 projects with number one singles by “The Hinson’s”, several number one singles by “The McGruder’s”, and other Southern Gospel artists such as the Cathedrals, , Booth Brothers, Cathedral Quartet, Dixie Echoes, Freemans, Gaither Vocal Band, The Inspirations, The Isaacs, JD Sumner and The Stamps Quartet, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Karen Peck and New River, Kingdom Heirs, Mark Trammell Quartet, Masters V , Nelon’s, Oak Ridge Boys, Singing Americans, Statesmen and the Gaither Vocal Band! Kevin has also engineered secular music projects by Country Music artists such as Ray Price, Gene Watson, Floyd Kramer, Jack Greene, Billy Walker and others.
AUDIO FOR VIDEO PROJECTS
“Super Night at the Super Bowl”, Miami Beach Convention Center. FOH engineer, ABC 90 Min live TV broadcast, FEATURED ARTISTS: Donnie and Marrie Osmond, Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas, KC and the Sunshine Band.
LIVE BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
- Nashville Motor Speedway, ESPN, A2
- 1972 Democratic and Republican National Conventions, Miami Beach Convention Center, FOH and systems engineer
- Various industry award shows as A1
- Kevin has also been the A-1 on several “LIVE” television award shows. He is not only a world-class, award-winning audio engineer, but also an experienced video director on projects such as (“Stand Up at Opryland” by the Kingsmen) “Video of the year”-1989. Kevin also provided the audio post/remix for this project that provided the Kingsmen with the number one radio single “Stand Up”. It was recorded live with the Nashville Teleproduction’s “MOBILE 1” production truck.
EMMY AWARD for TELEVISION AUDIO
Audio engineer/Live TV Mix: “Summer Lights” with Emmylou Harris and the Nashville Symphony “live”. WTVF Channel 5, CBS, Nashville
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Side note: Kevin is also a respected audio/video systems integrator, specializing in the House of Worship industry, and an FAA licensed Private Pilot, with Instrument and Multi Engine Ratings, and over 2,500 hrs. PIC.
Timeline
Owner-Chief Engineer
Oak Valley Sound Studios
01.1987 - 12.2020Read More
President
Nashville Teleproductions Inc.
01.1986 - CurrentRead More
Freelance Audio Engineer
01.1985 - 01.1986Read More
Chief Engineer
Hilltop Recording Studio
01.1976 - 01.1985Read More
FOH Engineer and Technical Director
The Marshall Tucker Band
01.1971 - 01.1976Read More
Executive Producer
United Pentecostal Church International
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Producer/ Video Director/ Audio post
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Pompano Senior High School
High School Diploma
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