Live sound explained

The art of being a live sound engineer has everything to do with performances. From plays and concerts to comedy shows and house of worship services. The person who controls what the audience hears is referred to as the Front of House Engineer or FOH. The performers hear a different feed from what the audience hears, this feed is referred to as their monitor feed. In a small show the FOH usually controls the monitor or ears feed.  In a large show there is usually a monitor or ears engineer. This position is also referred to as the "Hot Seat" because when a performer complains about their sound, they shoot a scowl at the monitor engineer. I am sure that you have seen this before!

Our member's disciplines vary widely as do skill sets and experience. Anyone can list on the site and we do not judge someone's abilities as a qualifier for being listed. If you're hiring someone for live sound you should ask for a resume or a list of references. Engineers usually have them listed on their sites.

Brandon Gregory is a passionate audio engineer based out of Fresno California. He can be contacted via brandon@bgregaudio.com or (262) 903-2927 and specializes in the following areas of expertise: 

  • Live Sound Mixing  
  • PA Systems Technician  
  • Podcast Editing & Mixing

Cody Ruhmann is a Live Sound Engineer operating out of Madison, WI. He can be reached by phone at (608) 290-9180 and by email at cruhmann@hotmail.com. His area of expertise is as follows:

  • Live Sound Services

The Chair for AES Wisconsin is currently Dustin Boyle. Dustin operates Detune Audio out of Madison, Wi. and has professional experience in a huge range of media disciplines. He can be reached via web at www.detuneaudio.com by phone at (608) 772-6767 and by email at dustin.boyle@detuneaudio.com. For AES specific inquiries, Dustin can be reached by email at chair@wisconsinaudioengineering.com Dustin's areas of expertise are as follows:   

  • Commercial Audio Video & Control Design   
  • Recording and Mixing    
  • Mastering Services    
  • Live Sound Services    
  • Field Production Services    
  • Video Post Production    
  • Music Production    
  • AV Repair Services    
  • Live Sound Lessons    
  • Commercial AV Sales

Juggernaut Productions LLC is your leading force in photography, film, audio, and marketing. We specialize in both visual and audio recording, processing, and editing along with bringing marketing knowledge to the picture. We strive to make your creative ideas into a polished work of art. Juggernaut is operated out of Los Angeles, California by Randall Stewart and he can be reached by phone at (608) 214-5543 or by email at rstewart2985@gmail.com. You can also view work samples on their YouTube channel. Their areas of expertise are as follows:  

  • Recording and Mixing  
  • Live Sound  
  • Field Production  
  • Video Post Production  
  • Music Production

MusicMann Studios operates out of Milwaukee, WI and is operated by Michael Mann. Mike is an accomplished guitar instructor and musician with a killer ear and a lifetime of experience in the business. He can be reached on his website at www.musicmannstudios.com by email at musicmannstudios@gmail.com and by phone at (414) 403-8219. Mike's areas of expertise are as follows:  

  • Recording and Mixing  
  • Mastering Services  
  • Live Sound Services  
  • Music Production  
  • Lessons  
  • Sales