Live Event Audio Lead & Systems Designer

DNA Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

DNA Recruit is recruiting a seasoned Audio Technical Specialist for a leading global live events and AV production business. The role is hands-on and project-focused, from planning and system design to on-site delivery, taking ownership of audio systems and leading technical teams to ensure events run to the highest standard.

You’ll design and implement audio solutions across diverse live events, coordinating with Project Managers and technical teams to meet equipment needs and client

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional live events audio.
• Advanced knowledge of Yamaha, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath consoles.
• Strong PA system design, deployment and tuning experience.
• Experience with D&B, L-Acoustics and/or Martin Audio systems.
• Good knowledge of RF microphone and IEM systems.
• Experience programming and integrating professional comms systems.
• Working knowledge of Vectorworks and audio simulation/design software.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and system plans.
• Experience leading or supervising technical teams onsite.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• A calm, solutions-focused approach when working in live event environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and planning audio systems for small to large-scale live and corporate events.
• Working with Project Managers to determine equipment requirements and appropriate technical solutions.
• Designing and deploying PA systems, including line array and distributed point-source systems.
• Using simulation software such as D&B ArrayCalc to design and optimise PA systems.
• Producing and communicating technical documentation including patch sheets, flow diagrams and equipment lists.
• Operating Yamaha, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath mixing consoles on large-scale events.
• Building and tuning systems from manufacturers including D&B, L-Acoustics and Martin Audio.
• Coordinating and deploying Shure and Sennheiser RF microphone and IEM systems.
• Programming and integrating wired and wireless comms systems including GreenGo, Clear-Com and RTS.
• Troubleshooting technical issues quickly and effectively during live delivery.
• Supervising and directing technicians onsite, from setup through to event operation and breakdown.
• Liaising with freelancers, suppliers and internal resources to ensure projects are properly crewed and equipped.
• Supporting the preparation, transportation, storage and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Mentoring and developing other technical team members.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

On-site delivery

Project coordination

Calm, solutions-focused

Tools

D&B ArrayCalc

Vectorworks

Yamaha consoles

DiGiCo consoles

Allen & Heath consoles

RF mic systems

IEM systems

Shure

Sennheiser

GreenGo

Clear-Com

RTS

Job description

DNA Recruit is recruiting a seasoned Audio Technical Specialist for a leading global live events and AV production business. The role is hands-on and project-focused, from planning and system design to on-site delivery, taking ownership of audio systems and leading technical teams to ensure events run to the highest standard.

You’ll design and implement audio solutions across diverse live events, coordinating with Project Managers and technical teams to meet equipment needs and client