Passionate, detail-oriented audio engineer and producer with extensive experience across live production and studio environments. Former Head of Production for a multi-site church serving over 2,000 people, leading technical teams in high-pressure settings while maintaining exceptional production standards. Currently studying BSc (Hons) Sound Recording & Engineering at ACM London x Metropolis, with a proactive work ethic, strong reliability, and a genuine passion for creating outstanding music and studio experiences. Drummer, pianist, and guitarist who contributes both musically and technically to studio and live workflows.

Isaac Yates

Passionate, detail-oriented audio engineer and producer with extensive experience across live production and studio environments. Former Head of Production for a multi-site church serving over 2,000 people, leading technical teams in high-pressure settings while maintaining exceptional production standards. Currently studying BSc (Hons) Sound Recording & Engineering at ACM London x Metropolis, with a proactive work ethic, strong reliability, and a genuine passion for creating outstanding music and studio experiences. Drummer, pianist, and guitarist who contributes both musically and technically to studio and live workflows.

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Passionate, detail-oriented audio engineer and producer with extensive experience across live production and studio environments. Former Head of Production for a multi-site church serving over 2,000 people, leading technical teams in high-pressure settings while maintaining exceptional production standards.

Currently studying BSc (Hons) Sound Recording & Engineering at ACM London x Metropolis, with a proactive work ethic, strong reliability, and a genuine passion for creating outstanding music and studio experiences. Drummer, pianist, and guitarist who contributes both musically and technically to studio and live workflows.

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Work Experience

Head of Production (AV/Live & Studio) at One Church Leicester
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led production across a multi-site church, overseeing all technical AV aspects including broadcast and studio work. Managed technical teams in high-pressure settings while ensuring production quality standards. Responsibilities included organizing and running sessions, covering setup and teardown, operating and setting up consoles, and training volunteers. Supported end-to-end workflows for live services and studio/AV operations (e.g., console setup, session engineering, and storage/ops coordination).
FOH Engineer & IEM Rig Designer / Playback / Recording Engineer (tours & live sessions) at Tours with Ash tyn Michael & Elfi (studio and live environments; companies not specified)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked as FOH engineer and as playback/IEM rig designer for live performances, including X-32 IEM console. Supported recording engineering on multiple live recordings, coordinating mic placement, console routing/antero-out, Pro Tools sessions, and post-production/file delivery.
Freelance Music Producer & Mixing Engineer / FOH Engineer / Recording Engineer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance across music production, mixing, and engineering for live recordings and studio sessions. Worked on tours and live events, supporting FOH engineering and playback/rig design (including X-32 IEM/console focus). Served as recording engineer for live church/tour recordings with emphasis on mic placement, console operation, and routing. Handled session recording through Pro Tools and other DAWs, followed by post-processing and file delivery. Produced and mixed for artists including ashtyn michael, elfi, and elis a sc arit o.
Freelance Music Producer & Mixing Engineer / FOH Engineer / Recording Engineer at Self-employed (freelance)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance music production and mixing for artists, plus FOH engineering and playback/rig design during live events and tours. Experience as recording engineer on live recordings through church/tour environments, focusing on mic placement, console setup, routing, recording through Pro Tools/DAWs, and post-processing/file delivery.
Pianist / Drummer / Guitarist (Church Services) at Church (various)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024
Played in church services three times per week for eight consecutive years, contributing as a working musician. Also supported productions during services, including rehearsals, setup coordination, and performance alongside technical teams.
Head of Production (AV/Technical Production) at Multi-site church (name not specified)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Oversees all technical AV/L aspects including broadcast and studio work. Leads and manages on-site technical teams in high-pressure settings while maintaining production standards. Responsibilities include organising sessions, storage, console setup, and training/supporting volunteers.

Education

BSc (Hons) Sound Recording & Engineering at ACM London x Metropolis
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2026
BSc (Hons) Sound Recording & Engineering at ACM London x Metropolis
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2026
at Brooksvale Groby, Leicester
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Qualifications

Dante Certified Monitor Engineer (Dante certification)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Dante Certified (network/audio over IP)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Dante Certified Monitor Engineer
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization