Austin J. Harris

Mapped and routed the control room audio inputs & outputs for broadcasts at the Nexstar Media DC Bureau. Managed audio I/O via Dante & Utah Scientific routers to various recording & broadcast platforms. Mixed live & prerecorded segments utilizing Yamaha QL1, Shure, Dante, Cedar SNDX, Lectrosonics, OBS, RTS systems for outputs to multiple destinations. Created custom mix-minus paths for guests via a remote integration model for live & recorded broadcasts. Promoted to full-time for the evening news team within the first nine months. Also operated Sony MVS-8000 switcher, framed and shaded camera shots with Vinten robotics, managed BitCentral video playlists, and performed master control operations, editing and transferring programs to Nexio servers.

Location sound on Capital Region Emmy-winning programs; recording & mixing content live and in post-production for television shows, concerts, town halls and more, utilizing Calrec, Allen & Heath, Pro Tools, Shure, Zaxcom. Advising producers about discrepancies or suggestions to capture the best audio for a production.

Operated broadcast equipment and performed technical duties for daily newscasts and productions. Operated Sony MVS-8000 switcher, framed mix-effects graphics, and managed BitCentral playlists. Shaded camera shots with Vinten robotics; adjusted mix-minus on Wheatstone D-10; performed master control duties and edited/transferred programs to Nexio servers.