Hi, I’m Eric Thompson. I’m a dynamic audio engineer with over 20 years of hands-on experience across live production, studio production, and audio post for video. I thrive on shaping sound that connects with audiences—from intimate clubs to stadium stages—while keeping workflows smooth and collaborative. When I’m not in the studio or on tour, I enjoy crafting podcast productions and coordinating complex soundscapes for live events, always aiming for clarity, impact, and musicality in every project.

Eric Thompson

Hi, I’m Eric Thompson. I’m a dynamic audio engineer with over 20 years of hands-on experience across live production, studio production, and audio post for video. I thrive on shaping sound that connects with audiences—from intimate clubs to stadium stages—while keeping workflows smooth and collaborative. When I’m not in the studio or on tour, I enjoy crafting podcast productions and coordinating complex soundscapes for live events, always aiming for clarity, impact, and musicality in every project.

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Hi, I’m Eric Thompson. I’m a dynamic audio engineer with over 20 years of hands-on experience across live production, studio production, and audio post for video. I thrive on shaping sound that connects with audiences—from intimate clubs to stadium stages—while keeping workflows smooth and collaborative.

When I’m not in the studio or on tour, I enjoy crafting podcast productions and coordinating complex soundscapes for live events, always aiming for clarity, impact, and musicality in every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer/Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provided full-spectrum audio services for studio and live projects, including pre-production planning, equipment selection and budgeting, tracking in digital formats (Logic Studio Pro), level control, creative/technical decision-making, audio editing for clarity and alignment, and final mixing/mastering. Collaborated with clients to define scopes and milestones, delivering polished results for various venues and productions.
Podcast Producer/Audio Engineer at Two In The Skates Podcast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Delivered consistently professional podcast recordings; edited and processed audio; managed RSS feeds and delivery to streaming platforms; developed production and editing schedules to ensure timely delivery. (Mature audiences only.)
Audio Engineer at Live Nation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated with touring crews; performed Front of House (A1) and Monitor (A2) engineering duties; demonstrated expertise with mixing consoles, microphones, signal flow, and networked audio; facilitated team meetings to streamline workflows; maintained equipment functionality and safe SPL levels.
Truck Marshal at Party Planners West
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Coordinated trucking logistics for major events (Super Bowl LIII and LIV); interfaced with private security firms and US Customs & Border Patrol to ensure protocol compliance; maintained clear communication among drivers, vendors, staff, and contracted operators; built collaborative relationships across stakeholders.
Backline Technician at Zac Brown Band
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Maintained instruments, amplifiers, accessories, and wireless systems; took responsibility for instruments for multiple musicians; led diverse stagehand teams for setup and strike; operated in high-pressure environments with large audiences; performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on gear.
Stage Manager at Zac Brown Band
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Advanced from intern to stage manager, leading stagehands daily; coordinated sequencing logistics for setup, changeovers, and strike; ensured show readiness and compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Education

BA: Audio Engineering & Production at Art Institute of Atlanta
June 20, 2006 - June 20, 2009
Bachelor of Arts with concentration in Audio Engineering & Production
BA: Audio Engineering & Production at Art Institute of Atlanta
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Qualifications

Dante Certified Level 1
September 20, 2019 - September 20, 2019
Audinate’s Dante Level 1
Dante Level 3 - Audinate
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Wireless Master Class - Shure
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Project Management - Google IT
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) - scrum.org
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other