Hi, I’m Steve Budd, an experienced audio engineer based in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2009 I’ve worked as a Freelance Audio Engineer and in a range of roles for live music, broadcast, and corporate events. I’m proficient in production, mixing, streaming, system integration, programming, and rigging, and I enjoy bringing complex AV projects to life from concept to execution. I’ve led tech teams, managed installations, and trained clients to operate and maintain it all. My formal training includes an AAS in Recording Arts from Full Sail University, and I’m pursuing a BS in Audio Production. I’ve hands-on experience with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and large-scale digital consoles, and I’m comfortable working with Q-Sys, Crestron, and other professional tools. I’m passionate about game audio and advanced production techniques and enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

Steve Budd

Hi, I’m Steve Budd, an experienced audio engineer based in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2009 I’ve worked as a Freelance Audio Engineer and in a range of roles for live music, broadcast, and corporate events. I’m proficient in production, mixing, streaming, system integration, programming, and rigging, and I enjoy bringing complex AV projects to life from concept to execution. I’ve led tech teams, managed installations, and trained clients to operate and maintain it all. My formal training includes an AAS in Recording Arts from Full Sail University, and I’m pursuing a BS in Audio Production. I’ve hands-on experience with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and large-scale digital consoles, and I’m comfortable working with Q-Sys, Crestron, and other professional tools. I’m passionate about game audio and advanced production techniques and enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

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Hi, I’m Steve Budd, an experienced audio engineer based in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2009 I’ve worked as a Freelance Audio Engineer and in a range of roles for live music, broadcast, and corporate events. I’m proficient in production, mixing, streaming, system integration, programming, and rigging, and I enjoy bringing complex AV projects to life from concept to execution. I’ve led tech teams, managed installations, and trained clients to operate and maintain it all.

My formal training includes an AAS in Recording Arts from Full Sail University, and I’m pursuing a BS in Audio Production. I’ve hands-on experience with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and large-scale digital consoles, and I’m comfortable working with Q-Sys, Crestron, and other professional tools. I’m passionate about game audio and advanced production techniques and enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
A1 and A2 roles in countless venues for live music, broadcast, and corporate events; local clients include Headline Productions, The Regency Live, The Riff and Dancing Soundman Productions.
Lead Technician, Audio Specialist at Pitt Technology Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Lead a team of technicians; Install, Service, Program, Operate large scale AVLC systems; Q-Sys, Crestron, Ashly Audio, Allen & Heath Digital Consoles; Train Clients on System Operation and Maintenance.
Broadcast Audio Operator at Nexstar Media Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Mix audio for live programming, including Newscast and Live Bands on-air.
Lead Technician at AVMAN Presentation Systems
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Install, Program, Test, Tune AVLC Systems; Train Clients on Maintenance and Operation.

Education

AAS, Recording Arts at Full Sail University
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009
BS, Audio Production at Full Sail University
March 1, 2025 - December 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services