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Hi, I’m Philip Cotter, a versatile audio visual technician and sound engineer with over a decade of live, broadcast, and theatre experience. I specialise in setting up and operating sound systems, video switching, projection, and streaming workflows for both in-person and online audiences.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Audio Visual Technician at Freelance
March 1, 2017 - PresentSound engineering and visual technician for live and streamed events. Setup and operation of sound mixers (Midas M32, Allen&Heath, Q24, X32, Digico, Yamaha CL, etc.) and PA systems (Nexo and D&B), switchers (AnalogueWay Pulse2, QuickVU, Ascender). Setting up plasma screens, projectors, lenses, projector screens; running SDI/HDMI cabling with relevant converters (Blackmagic, Decimator, etc.). PTZ cameras. Software/tools include PowerPoint, Google Slides, MS Teams, MS Townhall, Qlab, Zoom, Keynote; platforms typically PC/Mac; some Cisco Room Series and Crestron interfaces.
Hatha Yoga Teacher at DFrost Hotel
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Teaching Hatha / Vinyasa style classes to hotel guests in the studio; 18 x 1-hour classes per week.
AV Technician at AVC Hire
April 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017Sound engineering and setup/operation of visuals including various projectors/lenses. Equipment: Midas Venice 320-160, Yamaha LS9 16/32, various lapel mics, lectern mics, roving mics; outboard graphic EQ, gates, Nexo Geo line array, PS15's, PS10's; Pulse2 switcher; various DA's and converters for video feed.
Technical Audio Visual and Lights Support for Theatre Rehearsals and Video Capture at The Triskel (In-house for Corcadorca, TDC)
March 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Sound and lighting for rehearsals; setting up multiple projectors, stage management; working with different drama groups weekly or fortnightly.
Live Sound and Recording Engineer
June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2016Engineering sound for events at Savoy, Cypress Avenue, Crane Lane, Oliver Plunkett, Clancy's, The Bróg, The Grafton, hotel functions/weddings and outdoor gigs.
Sound engineer, live video and projections at 3HO European Yoga Festival
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016Engineering sound for musical groups and talks; live visuals and video in a 2000 capacity marquee and 3000 capacity outdoor stage; equipment: Yamaha M7CL, Midas consoles, PowerPoint, PTZ cameras, Pulse QuickVU switcher, projectors.
Graphic Designer at Cork Film Festival
January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007Graphic design and layout for the festival catalogue; poster/advertisement design and general graphics throughout the festival.
Graphic Designer at Cork Film Festival
January 1, 2008 - February 29, 2008Graphic design work for festival; posters and advertising materials.
Graphic Designer at Cork Film Festival
January 1, 2009 - February 28, 2009Graphic design work for festival; posters and advertising materials.
Graphic Designer at Cork Film Festival
January 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014Graphic design work for festival; posters and advertising materials.
Graphic Designer at Quality Print
May 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007Design for all incoming projects: cards, flyers, brochures, memorial cards, outputting plates for CMYK press printing.
Education
KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Certificate at KRI Kundalini Yoga
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010KRI Level 2 Training Modules at KRI
January 1, 2018 - March 16, 2026Diploma in Graphic Design and Printing at CIT
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Introduction to Sound Engineering and Production - Certificate at Pulse College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Qualifications
Dante Certificates 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Shure Wireless 101 & Shure Master Class
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Crestron NETGEAR Training
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026AV Certification Level 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Crestron Modern Workplace Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 20262025 Crestron Modern Workplace Certification
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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