Marcus Douglas

Initially served as Audio Technician starting in 2005 with occasional mixing tasks, progressing to Monitor Engineer in 2013.

• Provide technical support for musicians using personal monitoring systems onstage.
• Adjust settings on mixing consoles as needed to achieve desired sound quality.
• Work collaboratively with stage crew members to ensure smooth transitions between acts.
• Attended pre-production meetings with venue staff to discuss technical requirements.

Transitioned from roles of Monitor Tech and Crew Chief to becoming a Monitor Engineer during 2019.

• Operated mixing consoles to balance the volume and tone of each instrument in the band's mix.
• Utilized digital technology such as Pro Tools or Logic Audio software when necessary.
• Communicated effectively with bands regarding sound preferences before each performance.
• Assisted in setting up stage monitors, speakers, PA systems, line arrays, subwoofers.
• Mixed live audio sources such as vocals, instruments and playback devices during performances.
• Managed audio equipment at various events, which including set up and break down.

Executed various audio roles for tours and local shows and worked in the warehouse daily with Management and helped prep tours with other employees and touring crew.

• Assisted in troubleshooting electrical problems with machinery and equipment.
• Replaced worn or defective parts on machines using hand tools or power tools.
• Tested repaired machines for proper operation prior to returning them to service.
• Conducted routine inspections of all shop tools and machinery for safety purposes.

• Collaborated with artists to ensure their musical vision was achieved through sound reinforcement.
• Evaluated frequency range and equalization needs based on room size and audience capacity.
• Monitored audio levels and ensured clarity of sound during concerts.

• Provide support for other technicians working on set-up or tear-down of audio systems.
• Test audio systems before each event to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Organize cables and cords in an orderly fashion when setting up the system prior to an event start time.
• Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances.
• Communicated and assisted with the FOH engineer and new PA technology.

• Set up and operate sound equipment, including mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, compressors, signal processors and microphones.
• Work collaboratively with stage crew members to ensure smooth transitions between acts.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with audio systems in a timely manner.

Transitioned into the role of Monitor Engineer after beginning as a Stage Technician.

• Managed the daily operations of monitors and ensured proper functioning.
• Created a mix of sounds from multiple sources by adjusting levels on the mixing board.
• Monitored audio levels with headphones while adjusting controls on the mixing board

• Test audio systems before each event to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Troubleshoot any technical issues with the audio equipment.
• Set up and operate audio equipment for live events, such as microphones, sound speakers, mixing boards, and digital recorders.