Radio Production
Post Production
MIDI Production
Sampling
Studio Engineer November 2006-Present
The Pajama Room, Falls Church VA
Owner and operator for all facets of studio operation. Cultivating a client base, client relations, and promotion. Session setup and strike, tracking and mixing, publishing and duplication. Working with Pro Tools 7.4 and Windows XP.
Event Technology Specialist / Audio Engineer August 2008-Present
PSAV; The Willard Intercontinental, Washington DC August 2008-December 2009
PSAV; The Marriott Wardman Park, Washington DC January 2010 - Present
Responsible for accurate setup and efficient operation of audio/visual equipment for the property. Assist team with proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment. Provide excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers. Consoles: Mackie 1604, Midas Venice 240, Allen & Heath iLive, Soundcraft FX16
Sound Engineer May 2007-July 2008
The Zipper Theater, New York, NY
House Sound Engineer for The Zipper Theater. Care and maintenance of all sound equipment. Production Sound Engineer for all events at the theater. Artist interaction and show sound design. Console: Midas Venice 240
Production Sound Engineer September 2006-July 2008
Martian Entertainment, LLC, New York NY
Production Sound Engineer for performances of the Off-Broadway shows, Altar Boyz and BASH’D. Set up and tear down of all microphones and production sound equipment. Console: MIDAS Heritage & Yamaha 01V
Technical Consultant October 2005-May 2007
WCGH 88.1fm, Roosevelt Island NY
Technical Consultant for the patient run radio station in Coler-Goldwater Hospital. Produce station imaging, station programs, station news, technical maintenance, technical studio design, library supervision, clerical work, etc. Work with Sony Sound Forge, Sony Acid, Sony Vegas. Consoles: Yamaha 01V, Mackie Onyx 1620
Studio Assistant June 2005-November 2005
Sear Sound, New York NY
Constant interaction with high profile studio clients, artists, and celebrities. Studio setup and tear down, microphone placement, signal flow, acoustics, audio equipment design, technical maintenance, clerical work, answering phones, etc. Worked with Pro Tools 6.9 and OS X. Consoles: Neve 8038 Custom, Sear-Avalon Custom
Studio Assistant June 2002-June 2004
Downtown Studios, Stockton CA
Assisted in the daily operations of the studio and office including answering phones, filing, copies, runner, etc. Helped in the construction of the acoustically controlled rooms, wiring of the studio, installation of the recording console. Set up and tear down of sessions, as well as session assistant to the engineer. Worked with Pro Tools 6.4 and Mac OS 9. Console: Sound Workshop Series 34C
Production & Programming Assistant June 2001-September 2004
Clear Channel Broadcasting, Modesto CA
Production – Assistant to the Production Director, Creation of on-air commercials, station promotional spots, artist ID’s, station imaging, etc. Significant work with Pro Tools 5.1, Cool Edit Pro 1.0 & 2.0, Adobe Audition 1.0, Audio Wizard for Windows, Prophet System.
Programming – On-Air DJ for KOSO B93.1fm for 3 years. Fully trained on Radio Systems Millennium Console. Constant listener interaction over the phone, as well as in public at station events. Event Planning and Hosting/MC of station events, ie; Movie Openings, Music Festivals, Night Club Live Remotes, Ticket Stops, Concerts.
Music Director and Production Director February 2000-June 2002
KCSS 91.9 FM, Turlock CA
Duties consisted of answering business phones, keeping up weekly reporting charts for all formats, studio maintenance, production work (i.e., commercials, promotional spots, interviews, audio editing on different computer systems), keeping up email and phone correspondence with record companies, industry personnel and artists, teaching and supervising incoming and current broadcasters, electrical engineering work and repair, constant information gathering on music. On-Air DJ for 4 years.
Certifications
ProTools100, 200, 210M SIA Smaart t.c. electronics M3000
t.c. electronics S6000 Antares Auto-Tune 4
Education
- California State University, Stanislaus Turlock CA
Bachelor of Arts; Philosophy August 1999-June 2004 Cumulative GPA: 3.51
Course Work
ART 1000: Introduction to Studio Art ASTR 2100: Descriptive Astronomy ASTR 2112: Astronomy Laboratory
ASTR 3000: Contemporary Astronomy BIOL 2310: Human Genetics COMM 2110: Group Discussion Processes
ENGL 1001: First-Year Composition ENGL 3510: Foreign Films HIST 1010: World Civilizations I
HIST 1020: World Civilizations II HIST 3640: Contemporary America HUM 3000: Exploration in Humanities
JOUR 3112: Radio Production Laboratory MATH 1000: Excursions into Mathematics MUS 2150: Intro to Music Tech & Computer
MUS 2160: Computers in Sound Synthesis MUS 2410: Concert Chorale MUS 2480: Jazz Ensemble
MUS 3410: History of Jazz MUS 3500: Audio Recording PHED 1010: Backpacking
PHIL 1010: Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 2000: Philosophical Inquiry PHIL 2100: Logic
PHIL 2200: Ancient Philosophy PHIL 2230: Modern Philosophy PHIL 3000: Philosophical Reading/Analysis
PHIL 3050: Existentialism PHIL 3300: Theory of Knowledge PHIL 3100: Intro to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 3400: Ethics PHIL 3500: Philosophy of Mind PHIL 4150: Cognitive Phenomenology
PHIL 4260: 20th Century Philosophy PHIL 4450: Eastern Philosophy PHIL 4500: Philosophy of Art
PSCI 1201: American Government PSCI 3055: Marx on the Human Condition PSYC 1000: Sexual Behavior
PSYC 2010: Introduction to Psychology PHIL 4200: Advanced Study in History of Philosophy: Nietzsche
PHIL 4200: Advanced Study in History of Philosophy: Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
- Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Tempe/Gilbert AZ
Master Recording Program II September 2004-May 2005 Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Course Work
Audio Recording and Production
- Basic Principles of Sound - In-Depth Study of Signal Flow - Basic Recording Labs - Microphones & Microphone Placement
-Overdubbing and Mixing Clinics - Critical Listening - Advanced Recording and Production Procedure
- Time Based Processor Method - Dynamics Processor Application - Audio Recording Techniques for Film and Television
- Surround Sound Recording and Mixing Techniques - Commercial Production
Digital Recording/MIDI
- MIDI Basics - Fundamentals of Digital Audio - Synchronization Systems - Digital Studio System Configuration
- Computer Based Audio Applications and Compatibility Issues - Digital Techniques Integration for Audio
Live Sound Reinforcement
- Introduction to Live Sound - Signal Distribution - Live Mixing Consoles - Signal Processing - Large Speaker Arrays
- SIA Smaart Analysis software
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- Basic Electronics - Soldering Techniques - Test Equipment
Music Business
- Music Business Overview - Publishing - The Record Industry - Legal Matters of the Industry - Studio Ownership
- Advertising - The Studio Business - Record Label Workings
Equipment Studied
Consoles: Neotek Elite, Neve VR, SSL 4056G+, Soundcraft Spirit, Yamaha PM1D, Focusrite Control24
Recorders: Otari MTR-90, Studer A-827, Alesis HD24, Alesis Masterlink, Otari Radar-II, Otari MX-5050, Alesis ADAT
Interfaces: ProTools HD & LE, Cubase SX2, Logic 7
©Bret Batterman, 2010