LEONARD LUCAS IV
Summary
AV technology professional with reputation for delivering high-quality audio-visual solutions. Proven ability to manage and maintain AV systems, ensuring flawless execution for various events. Valued for collaborative mindset and adaptability, consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grammy Recording Academy Block Party
01.2025
- Pre-Production: Site Visit, Technical Riders, Contracts
- PA: Meyer monitors, horizontal line array, LFC-2100 subs and event lifts
- Consoles: Yamaha Digital consoles & Audinate Dante / Networking
- RF: Shure IEMs, Microphones, Antenna Distribution & Wireless Hear backs
Stage Recorder
Smithsonian ‘s Folk life festival
01.2024
- Oversaw audio set up for live performances. Adjusting microphones, running cable wires while recording on a Mackie Consol
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
11.2022 - Current
- Operated audio mixing consoles to achieve optimal sound quality during live events.
- Collaborated with musicians and producers to ensure artistic vision was met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on audio equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in setting up and testing sound systems for various venues and events.
- Recorded, edited, and mixed audio tracks using industry-standard software ( Protools, Logic, Waves plugins, Universal Audio plugins)
- Developed workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in recording processes.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Mixed and mastered studio recordings, ensuring crystal-clear sound quality for diverse range of music genres.
United States Postal Service- USPS Capitol District Mail Carrier
01.2014 - Current
- Delivers letters, documents, and parcels to businesses and homes.
- Travels planned routes on foot or by truck.
- Collects outgoing mail along route, and when necessary, collects money for postage due. Sorts mail, including packages, according to delivery sequence.
Education
CERTIFIED AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN -
OMEGA STUDIOS" SCHOOL/APPLIED RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES
Skills
- Protools version 20256
- Logic version 1122
- Proficient in Ableton 1225
- Live sound consoles ( Mackie, Yamaha)
- Theatrical lighting design
- Audio amplification systems
- Proficient in specialized signal techniques
- Stage Monitoring
- DJ equipment management
- Studio Mixing on Consoles (Neve, SSL)
Certification
- CEA - Certified Audio Engineer
Timeline
Grammy Recording Academy Block Party
01.2025
Stage Recorder
Smithsonian ‘s Folk life festival
01.2024
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
11.2022 - Current
United States Postal Service- USPS Capitol District Mail Carrier
01.2014 - Current
CERTIFIED AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN -
OMEGA STUDIOS" SCHOOL/APPLIED RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES
Relevant Training
- ELECTRONIC MUSIC SYNTHESIZERS & MIDI
- COMPREHENSIVE RECORDING INDUSTRY
- AUDIO ENGINEERING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
- AUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
- AUDIO ENGINEERING FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
- RECORDING ENGINEERING AND STUDIO TECHNIQUES