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Role Overview
Senior Audio Engineer (L-Acoustics Specialist) at The Production Team. This role is based at one of the client venues and is crucial in ensuring the highest quality sound production for events ranging from concerts to corporate events.
Role Purpose
Design, configure, operate, and maintain L-Acoustics audio systems for live events. You will be responsible for delivering optimal sound quality across all event types through expert system design, live mixing, and collaborative technical support.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Setup
- Design, configure, and set up L-Acoustics audio systems tailored to the venue's acoustics and event requirements.
Sound Mixing & Tuning
- Handle live sound mixing, ensuring optimal sound clarity, volume, and balance for every event.
- Utilize L-Acoustics network control software (e.g., LA Network Manager) for tuning and system optimization.
System Maintenance
- Perform regular maintenance and checks on all audio equipment, ensuring L-Acoustics systems are in optimal condition for all events.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with event producers, technical directors, and artists to understand their audio needs and provide solutions for sound design, coverage, and technical support.
Troubleshooting
- Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise with the audio systems, especially during live performances or events.
Equipment Inventory
- Manage the inventory of all in-house audio equipment, ensuring the availability of necessary gear and assisting with the procurement of additional equipment when required.
Team Leadership & Training
- Lead and mentor junior audio engineers and technicians, ensuring the team has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate the systems effectively.
- Provide training on L-Acoustics equipment and audio engineering best practices.
Event Support
- Be present on event days for setup, sound checks, and operation of audio systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly during live events.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as an audio engineer.
- Strong background in live sound reinforcement, system design, and mixing for large-scale events.
- Proven experience working with L-Acoustics audio systems, including loudspeakers, amplifiers, and network control software.
Skills & Competencies
- In-depth understanding of sound system components, signal flow, and acoustics.
- Proficiency with digital mixing consoles (e.g., Avid, Yamaha).
- Expertise in L-Acoustics modeling tools (e.g., Soundvision).
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot audio issues quickly and effectively, especially under pressure during live events.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with artists, event organizers, and technical teams.
- High attention to detail, especially when calibrating and tuning sound systems.
- Knowledge of audio software, such as Pro Tools, QLab, or other sound-related applications.
- Familiarity with other sound systems and brands in addition to L-Acoustics.
Additional Information
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as required by the event schedule.
- Certification or training in L-Acoustics products and systems preferred.
- Experience in a venue-based or permanent audio engineering role preferred.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge audio technology in a dynamic, creative environment.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Chance to work on high-profile events with a range of performers and productions.