Experience in A/V Field & Education:

• 20+ years in live sound reinforcement, 15+ pro AV systems
• 12 years site A/V management for both Church and conference center locations
• Programming training in multiple control manufacturer environments
• Experience in video and audio pre/post production

Favorite Movies/Music to Watch/Listen on a System:

Dark Knight- the opening scene immediately tests the ability of the system to respond to very fast transients and then rapidly transition to good dialog performance with a music bed that should generate tension. Additionally, the fast action and good cinematography will expose any weakness in the video reproduction capabilities. Not to mention it is just a great movie!

The Eagles “hell freezes over” DVD- the audio recording quality is stunning. “Hotel California” will expose fidelity successes and limitations of a system. The congas in this track are a good instrument to listen to if a quick determination is necessary.

U2 “The Joshua Tree”- What can I say? I’m a product of the ‘Eighties. Nevertheless, I know the capabilities of these tracks and never get tired of hearing them on a good audio system. For its day the recording quality is excellent and the production is impeccable.


Comments/Likes about A/V Technology:

I grew up in the era of the first home computers and first CDs. I was immediately drawn to the ability of a good hifi system with a good digital recording to transport the listener to the place where a musician was trying to create. Music and Video are powerful mediums of communication and creativity, and given the right environment, can have dramatic effects on the listener/viewer. Simply put, I love creating those environments.


Hobbies:

Spending time with my family; building audio systems (home and pro); Audio recording/production


Fun Facts:

My wife and I traveled a fair bit as missionaries for 15 years; we have 5 children, 3 of which are adopted- LOTS ‘o fun. I am from the west coast, my wife is from the east.