TODD HOWE
Flagstaff,USA
Summary
Passionate audio engineer and technical director with 33 years of experience in the concert, theater and audio-visual industries working with top artists, festivals, venues and clients. Strong analytical and technical skills, with a solid background in audio engineering/acoustics, video/broadcast production and theater/stage lighting. Dedicated to providing the highest quality production value whether in sound, video or lighting – a team player from pre-planning all the way to load-out.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Tabor Opera House
02.2016 - Current
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Technical Director, Video and Audio Engineer
EBU Productions, Inc.
01.1997 - Current
- Provide professional technical direction, video, audio, and lighting expertise in the production of medical education conferences for the orthopedic industry
- Produce and direct high-definition live surgery broadcasts for transmission into hotel ballrooms with two-way audio via satellite or IP-based technology
- Edit recorded video and audio for later use by clients for web-based education
- Provide pre-planning services for conferences and broadcast, including site surveys, CAD drawings and 3D renderings, video, audio and lighting systems design, and communication with clients
President and Owner
THD Productions, Inc.
04.1992 - Current
- Technical direction, production management and high-quality live sound engineering for concerts ranging from arena performances with internationally recognized musicians and orchestras, to school and local theater productions
- Sound system, lighting, and audio-visual equipment rental for private and corporate functions throughout the Rocky Mountain region, including Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, and Keystone
- Sales, design, and installation of large-format concert sound systems, residential and commercial audio systems, and the analyzation, assessment, and repair/augmentation of previously installed systems
- Acoustic consultation, measurement, and resolution of noise abatement issues within Colorado from 1993 to the present, including town council and court appearances, client/lawyer advisement, media, and law enforcement education
- Public and private school theatrical productions, including audio engineering and lighting design – geared toward fine arts education for grades K -12
- Complete recording engineering services, including radio production, album recording, mastering, and audio restoration using digital audio recording hardware and software
- Recording studio design, consultation, and installation for commercial, “project” and educational purposes, including acoustic design, consultation, and education/training
Technical Director and Lead Audio Engineer
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
06.1998 - 10.2022
- Provide the “Sound of Excellence” for critical international musicians and audiences through years of expertise in mixing audio and sound system design and tuning, as well as provide high-quality monitoring for conductors and musicians on stage using acoustic enhancement and discreet microphone techniques in challenging acoustic spaces
- Record all orchestras and concerts throughout the Bravo! Season for archival and broadcast purposes
- Provide technical direction, production management, and operational logistics services
- Direct the audio internship program including interviewing, selecting, training, education, and direction of audio interns since the program inception in 2016
- Administrate and manage the Bravo! Vail recording archive and provide mix-downs and masters of content on an ongoing basis for local, state, and national broadcast outlets and patrons
Owner, Energy Auditor, Infrared Thermographer
Thermal Imaging Systems, LLC
01.2011 - 06.2018
- BPI Certified Energy Auditor and Level II Certified Infrared Thermographer
- Performed energy audits, infrared surveys, and blower door testing services to residences throughout Eagle, Summit, and Lake Counties for the purpose of finding health, safety, comfort, and energy loss issues
- Used infrared cameras and blower doors to efficiently identify air leaks and thermal breaks in building envelopes
- Wrote test reports, made recommendations, and assisted with installation and retrofits to remedy the issues found in tested structures
- Currently use thermal imaging to augment acoustic testing and structural analysis to resolve structure-borne noise transfer issues
Consultant, Audio Engineer, and Systems Technician
Vilar Performing Arts Center
09.1999 - 05.2018
- As A1, supplied high-quality audio mixing and expertise for live music, theater and dance performances, including front of house and monitor engineering
- Provided ongoing services with respect to operation, tuning, maintenance and specification of in-house audio systems and components
- Resolved venue noise limit issues between artists, artist management, and the venue using sound pressure level meters and other measurement tools
- Performed as an L1 and Master Electrician on an as needed basis
- Regular use of in-house manual single purchase counterweight fly system
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Cloud City Conservation Center
Leadville, CO11.2015
Certificate of Technical Studies - Technical Education
DigiCo Master Class
Denver, CO05.2014
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Everblue Training Institute
Denver, CO09.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Infraspection Institute
Burlington, NJ07.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
United Infrared
Bonsall, CA04.2011
Certificate - Building Science
Inframation Conference
Las Vegas, NV11.2010
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
E&M Sales
Denver, CO08.2010
Certificate of Technical Studies - Music Technology
Syn-Aud-Con
Anaheim, CA01.1994
Certificate of Technical Studies - Music Technology & Business
Alpha Wave Recording Studios
Edgemont, PA03.1992
Philosophy/English
Bennington College
Bennington, VT12.1991
Associate of Arts -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA08.1990
High School Diploma -
Lompoc Senior High School
Lompoc, CA01.1990
Skills
- PRODUCTION
- Audio
- Roles:
- A1 – Lead Audio Engineer, front of house
- A2 – Audio Assist, monitors
- RF Coordinator
- Equipment management
- Consoles:
- Proficient in various digital audio systems
- Analog technology expertise
- Wireless microphone expertise
- Skilled in using Wireless Workbench 6 and 7 for RF software development
- Comm: Wireless & Wired ClearCom, RTS, Telex
- Speakers:
- Line array systems - L’Acoustics, Adamson, EAW, JBL, EV, QSC
- Point-source systems – All manufacturers
- Special/challenging installations and acoustic enhancement for acoustic programs in difficult venues
- Software:
- Audio software proficiency
- Video/Broadcast
- V1 – Lead Video Engineer
- V2 – Video Assist
- Playback Operator
- Record Operator
- Web Streaming
- Projection, basic (not multi-projector or LED wall rated)
- IT/Computer Networking
- Speaker Ready
- Switchers: Blackmagic ATEM, Roland, Analog Way
- Recorders: Blackmagic Design HyperDeck, Atomos Ninja, Aja KiPro
- Blackmagic ATEM Control, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, H2R Graphics, Internet Clicker, MITTI, Qlab, PowerPoint, Keynote, Vectorworks, SketchUp, GoToWebinar, GoToMeeting, Teams, Zoom
- Lighting
- LD – Lighting Designer
- L2 – Lighting Assist
- ME – Master Electrician
- Consoles: ETC, Leprechaun, ADJ, ChamSys, Chauvet
- Lighting instruments: ETC, ADJ, Chauvet, Elation, etc
- Management
- Technical Director
- Production Manager
- Skillsets:
- Create Cue-to-Cue’s
- Vectorworks, SketchUp
- Assist Positions
- Breakout Float
- Breakout OP
- Breakout Tech
- General A/V
- Rigger
- Stagehand
- AV System Design & Installation
- Consultant
- Systems Designer/Engineer
- Systems Installer
- Vectorworks
- Noise Mitigation & Acoustics
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessments
- Risk management
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Video production
- Technical solutions
- Technical consulting
- Technical guidance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, MacOS, Windows, Logic Audio, QLab, Companion,
- Cost estimates
- Client needs assessment
- Project planning
- Project management
- Client relationship building
- Presentations and public speaking
- Technical leadership
- Digital audio workstations
- Digital sound editing
- Control console operation
- Microphone usage
- Sound editing
- Managing sound quality
- Selecting equipment
- Audio mixers
- Mixing sound input
- Pro tools expertise
- Equipment testing
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment setup
- Client relations
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment selection
- Audio editing and synthesis
- Operating recording equipment
- Sound engineering
- Requirements gathering
- Project coordination
- Audio signal processing
- Live production support
- Critical listening
- Live sound reinforcement
- Recording equipment operation
- Microphone placement
- Advanced signal flow
- Analog equipment
- Audio for video production
- Field recording experience
- Analog sound editing
- Audio equipment layout
- Broadcast engineering
- Digital audio consoles
- Voice recording
- Audio file editing
- Microphone installation
- Audio mastering principles
- Sound quality management
- Acoustics and psychoacoustics
- Soldering and electronics
- Audio mixing proficiency
- Sound editing techniques
- Audio production
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Optimizing sound
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Time management abilities
- Self motivation
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Music production
- Sound recording
- Teamwork
- Pro tools
- Audio mixing
- Proficient with pro tools
- Sound quality adjustment
- Live programming
- Audio post-production
- Setting up microphones
- Audio networking protocols
- Audio recording
- Voiceover recording techniques
- Operating control consoles
- Track backups
- Audio restoration techniques
- Audio quality control
- sound design expertise
- Post-production audio
- Recording techniques mastery
- Maintain sound controls
- Milestone planning
- Music theory
- Troubleshooting
Websites
Accomplishments
Provided the “Sound of Excellence” for internationally renowned musicians and hyper-critical audiences over 25 years of expertise in mixing audio, sound system design and tuning for the Bravo! Vail Music Festival using advanced acoustic enhancement and discreet microphone techniques in challenging acoustic spaces.
Established the efficacy of using building science technology, including thermal imaging and blower door systems, to enhance the analysis and subsequent treatment/reduction of unwanted sound transference through building structures.
Conceived, designed and built multiple "Tiny Mobile Stages" at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that musicians and festivals had a path to continue inspiring audiences - young and old - in natural outdoor settings.
Provided technical and audio engineering engineering/support for the world's first orthopedic live surgery broadcast in 3D at the Hotel del Coronado in 2010.
Pioneered the use of early IP broadcasting technology in the orthopedics education industry to eliminate the need for satellite broadcast trucks as the primary uplink system for live surgery broadcasts.
Have had the opportunity to mix sound and provide production for some of the most well-known musicians, actors, politicians, sports stars and medical professionals in recent history.
Certification
Cloud City Conservation Centers - Recertification BPI Building Analyst Professional
DigiCo Masterclass - Certified on DigiCo SD Series Digital Consoles
Infraspection Institute - Certified Level II Infrared Thermographer per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A
EverBlue Training Institute - Certified BPI Building Analyst Professional
United Infrared - Certified in all United Infrared IR scanning modules
E&M Sales - Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A
Syn-Aud-Con - Certified Sound Reinforcement Engineer
Alpha Wave Studios - Certified Recording Engineer
Alpha Wave Studios - Certified Computer Music Production
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Martial Arts
- RC aircraft
- Meditation
- Healthy eating/cooking
- Gourmet pizza
- Family time with my amazing wife and two talented teenage sons
CLIENTS/ARTISTS WORKED WITH
- CORPORATE CLIENTS
- ABC Sports
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Enterprise Institute
- Battle Mountain High School, Edwards, CO
- Beaver Creek Resort
- Bravo! Vail Music Festival
- Breckenridge Music Festival
- Breckenridge Riverwalk Center
- Copper Mountain Resort
- DePuy Orthopedics, Spine Division
- FORE Orthopedic Research & Education
- Holland & Hart, LLP
- Lake County High School, Leadville, CO
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
- MTV
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society
- Smith & Nephew Orthopedics
- Steadman-Phillipon Research Institute
- Stryker Orthopedics
- Tabor Opera House
- Vail Christian High School
- Vail Mountain School
- Vail Resorts, Inc.
- Vail Valley Foundation
- Vilar Performing Arts Center
- Wheeler Opera House
- Zimmer Orthopedics
- ARTISTS
- The New York Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Philadelphia Orchestra
- The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
- Chamber Orchestra Vienna-Berlin
- Colorado Symphony Orchestra
- Colorado Symphony Chorus
- National Repertory Orchestra
- Anne-Marie McDermott, Piano
- Phillip Glass, composer
- Joshua Bell, violin
- Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
- 311
- Al Dimeola
- Alison Krauss
- Ani DiFranco
- Arlo Guthrie
- Art Garfunkel
- B.B. King
- Bad Manners
- Ben Folds Five
- Ben Harper
- Beres Hammond
- Better Than Ezra
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
- Black Uhuru
- Blue Oyster Cult
- Blues Traveler
- Buckwheat Zydeco
- Buddy Guy
- Bunny Wailer
- Burning Spear
- Camper Van Beethoven
- Chris Isaak
- Chris Thile
- Chris Whitley
- Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown
- Collective Soul
- Cracker
- Cyndi Lauper
- Daniel Ash
- Darius Rucker
- Dark Star Orchestra
- Dave Matthews Band
- Derek Trucks
- Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprosy
- Dr. John
- Dream Theater
- Edgar Winter
- Edwin McCain
- Eek-a-Mouse
- Firefall
- Fugazi
- Galactic
- Gin Blossoms
- Gov't Mule
- Guster
- Guttermouth
- Henry Rollins
- Hoobastank
- Hootie and the Blowfish
- Hot Tuna
- Inner Circle
- Jackopierce
- James Blunt
- James Taylor
- Jimmie Vaughn
- Jimmy Cliff
- JJ Grey & Mofro
- John Mayer
- John Scofield Trio
- Johnny Winter
- Jonny Lang
- Judy Collins
- Jupiter Coyote
- Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
- Keb' Mo'
- Keller Williams
- Kenny G
- Kenny Loggins
- Laurie Anderson
- Leftover Salmon
- Lita Ford
- Little Feat
- Lucinda Williams
- Luka Bloom
- Lyle Lovett
- Mat Kearney
- Matisyahu
- Matt Sevier
- Michael Bolton
- Michael Franti & Spearhead
- Michael Rose
- Nils Lofgren
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Norah Jones
- North Mississippi Allstars
- NRBQ
- Ozomatli
- Pato Banton
- Patti Smith
- Pete Townshend
- Peter Rowan
- Phish
- PJ Harvey
- Psychedellic Furs
- Randy Newman
- Rebirth Brass Band
- Reverend Horton Heat
- Richard Marx
- Richie Havens
- Rick Wakeman
- Robert Earl Keen
- Roger Daltrey
- Rose Hill Drive
- Ruder Than You
- Sheryl Crow
- Soul Asylum
- Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
- Stanley Jordan
- Steel Pulse
- Stephen Marely
- Steve Forbert
- String Cheese Incident
- Tab Benoit
- Taj Mahal
- Tea Leaf Green
- The B-52's
- The Cowboy Junkies
- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- The English Beat
- The Fray
- The Greyboy Allstars
- The Hooters
- The Motet
- The Radiators
- The Ramones
- The Samples
- The Skatalites
- The Spin Doctors
- The Stray Cats
- The Violent Femmes
- The Wailers
- The Wallflowers
- Tim O'Brien
- Tommy Conwell
- Tommy Van Zandt
- Tony Furtado
- Toots and the Maytals
- Tower Of Power
- Train
- Wailers Band
- Warren Zevon
- Widespread Panic
- Willie Nelson
- Yellowman
- Yonder Mountain String Band
- Young Dubliners
- Zen for Primates
- Ziggy Marley
Timeline
Technical Director
Tabor Opera House
02.2016 - Current
Owner, Energy Auditor, Infrared Thermographer
Thermal Imaging Systems, LLC
01.2011 - 06.2018
Consultant, Audio Engineer, and Systems Technician
Vilar Performing Arts Center
09.1999 - 05.2018
Technical Director and Lead Audio Engineer
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
06.1998 - 10.2022
Technical Director, Video and Audio Engineer
EBU Productions, Inc.
01.1997 - Current
President and Owner
THD Productions, Inc.
04.1992 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Cloud City Conservation Center
Certificate of Technical Studies - Technical Education
DigiCo Master Class
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Everblue Training Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
Infraspection Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
United Infrared
Certificate - Building Science
Inframation Conference
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Science
E&M Sales
Certificate of Technical Studies - Music Technology
Syn-Aud-Con
Certificate of Technical Studies - Music Technology & Business
Alpha Wave Recording Studios
Philosophy/English
Bennington College
Associate of Arts -
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Lompoc Senior High School