Matt Vaughan
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Versatile technical director and audio engineer versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing 10 years of experience and expertise in professional audio, lighting, and video.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Touring Drum and Backline Tech
Contractor
07.2024 - Current
- Toured with bands including Wage War, and Dayseeker.
- Set up, tuned, and maintained kits throughout tours across multiple cities and states.
- I was in charge of setting up, patching, and troubleshooting any issues with the backline (keyboards, mics, amps, etc.) involved in the show.
- Assisted FOH engineers with ensuring we're getting the best sound and tone.
Audio Engineer
Freelance Contractor
06.2014 - Current
- Working with companies like Access Sound, Steadlight, Aragon Artists, B4 Media, Jackhammer Audio, amongst others throughout south Florida to provide sound, lighting, and video systems for events of every kind.
Technical Director
The Lyric Theatre
05.2023 - 07.2024
- In charge of scheduling and recruiting crew members to assist in running various performances throughout the year.
- Maintaining, updating, and installing tech equipment.
- Working closely with artists to provide all tech, facility, and hospitality requirements needed to preform at the highest level possible.
- Working with various staff members to ensure smooth and successful events.
Audio Director
Family Church
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Training new volunteers on church standard for tech along with industry best practices for them to take into real world applications.
- Pitched creative ideas during brainstorming sessions with staff, pastors, and various church leaders for large events, camps, and special services.
- Regulated sound quality and volume levels during services and events to produce worshipful, distraction free environments for our congregation.
- Designed and installed sound, lighting, and video systems across our network in kids / student spaces, lobby's, and worship spaces.
Skills
- Experienced FOH and monitor engineer
- Skilled Drum and backline tech
- Proficient with consoles, including Yamaha, Allen and Heath, Midas, Behringer, among others
- I am able to direct and guide stagehands efficiently
- Have certifications in Dante and Shure wireless
Certification
Dante level 2 certified.
Shure RF certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Touring Drum and Backline Tech
Contractor
07.2024 - Current
Technical Director
The Lyric Theatre
05.2023 - 07.2024
Audio Director
Family Church
03.2019 - 05.2023
Audio Engineer
Freelance Contractor
06.2014 - Current