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Lloyd Balser |
Audio Production for all live events and
recordings
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Audio Proficiency
• Creating performer pleasing stage
monitor balance
• Well balanced mixes with concern for SPL's where applicable
• Adapting to various sound systems (big and small)
• Trouble shooting & Integration of wireless technology
• Knowledge of mics, frequency response, eq, phase problems,
impedance matching
• Knowledge of outboard equipment: gates/compressors/reverb/delay
etc... Live/Studio Recording, feeds to camera etc...
• Sound Design for Film and Live Performance
• Sourcing proper equipment to meet budgetary constraints
• Loudspeaker distribution and time delay issues
General Industry Skills
• Knowledge of Theatre protocol
• Good public relations / conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of WCB safe work procedures
• Fast set-up / tear down
• Budgeting / logistics
• Working knowledge of lighting systems and Lighting Design
• Expertise in the use of all types of audio equipment
• Thorough knowledge of PC systems
• Shipping / receiving / forklift experience
• Teaching / supervisory skills
Education
• 1993-1994 - Audio Engineering
Ontario Institute Of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) London,
ON
• 1990 -1991 - Audio Engineering
Mid Ocean Recording Studios Winnipeg, MB
• 1989 - Freight moving, equipment operation, and safety
course Winnipeg, MB
Audio Experiences
Most Memorable Front Of House Work
Big Sugar, The Rheostatics, King- Cobb Steelie (Excellent Electro
- Accoustic Music) Kate Hamett- Vaughn, Karin Plato, Randy Raine-Ruesch,
Sonny Rollins, Veal (Definitely the loudest I'll ever mix) BC
Salsa, Metalwood and many more ...
Most Memorable Monitor Work
Kenny Wayne Sheppard, The Dave Matthews Band, Cake (What a fun
Band) and more ...
Sound Technician Venues (Music/Theatre/Dance)
• Capilano College (Birch Theatre)
• Chan Centre For The Performing Arts • Shadbolt Center
For The Arts • Vogue Theatre • Orpheum Theatre •
Queen Elizabeth Theatre • Ford Center • Vancouver
East Cultural Center • The Gateway Theatre • The Stanley
Theatre • The Roundhouse • Performance Works •
James Cowan Theatre • Hotels & Convention Centers •
Rogue Folk Club • Massey Theatre • Banff Center For
The Arts • Cn Tower (Toronto) • The King Edward Hotel
(Toronto) • The Horseshoe Tavern (Toronto) • The Embassy
Hotel (London) • Call The Office Nightclub (London) •
Alternative Cabaret (Winnipeg) • Walker Theatre (Winnipeg)
• Boats and outdoor stages
• ...too many to list them all
Sound Technician Festival Work
Vancouver International Jazz Festival •
Ottawa International Jazz Festival • Winnipeg International
Jazz Festival • Vancouver Fringe Festival • London
New Arts Festival • Vancouver Childrens' Festival •
Harmony Arts Festival • Music West • Canadian Music
Week (Toronto)
Recording Engineer / Mixer / Producer
• A wide variety of Jazz and Classical recordings through
Capilano College
• Music for the CBC documentary "Daves' World"
• Sunday night Jazz Radio Live Broadcast / Recordings at
the former Glass Slipper
• Several Demo CD's at Soundworks Studio (London ON)
• A multitude of live Analog and Digital recordings
Additional Pertinent Skills
• The ability to demonstrate and teach
complicated/abstract skills and techniques to others
• Report writing
• The ability to organize materials, systems and usually;
people, for maximum efficiency.
References Available On Request
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