I am an audio producer, recording engineer, and front-of-house mixer with nearly two decades of experience across studio production, live sound, and audio post-production. I founded Spire Audio to produce and engineer projects for independent artists and label-affiliated releases. My collaborations include Norma Jean, The Devil Wears Prada, Unwed Sailor, Orphan Twin, and Project 86, with additional work with artists signed to Solid State, Spartan, and Spinefarm Records. I combine strong musical instincts with deep technical expertise in Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and hybrid production workflows, while maintaining extensive experience mixing live performances and managing FOH audio systems. Collaborative projects have surpassed 2.5M cumulative streams across digital platforms and I continue to lead production, recording, and mixing for diverse rock, alternative, and post-rock releases.

Michael Palmquist

I am an audio producer, recording engineer, and front-of-house mixer with nearly two decades of experience across studio production, live sound, and audio post-production. I founded Spire Audio to produce and engineer projects for independent artists and label-affiliated releases. My collaborations include Norma Jean, The Devil Wears Prada, Unwed Sailor, Orphan Twin, and Project 86, with additional work with artists signed to Solid State, Spartan, and Spinefarm Records. I combine strong musical instincts with deep technical expertise in Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and hybrid production workflows, while maintaining extensive experience mixing live performances and managing FOH audio systems. Collaborative projects have surpassed 2.5M cumulative streams across digital platforms and I continue to lead production, recording, and mixing for diverse rock, alternative, and post-rock releases.

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I am an audio producer, recording engineer, and front-of-house mixer with nearly two decades of experience across studio production, live sound, and audio post-production. I founded Spire Audio to produce and engineer projects for independent artists and label-affiliated releases. My collaborations include Norma Jean, The Devil Wears Prada, Unwed Sailor, Orphan Twin, and Project 86, with additional work with artists signed to Solid State, Spartan, and Spinefarm Records. I combine strong musical instincts with deep technical expertise in Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and hybrid production workflows, while maintaining extensive experience mixing live performances and managing FOH audio systems.

Collaborative projects have surpassed 2.5M cumulative streams across digital platforms and I continue to lead production, recording, and mixing for diverse rock, alternative, and post-rock releases.

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Founder / Producer / Recording Engineer at Spire Audio
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lead front-of-house mixing and audio system management for weekly services and large-scale live events; mix live band performances for in-room and broadcast audio; manage stage patching, console routing, and system optimization; train volunteer audio engineers and maintain production workflows; produced and engineered 'Fire/Love', an 18-track live worship album; founded and operate a full-service recording studio providing production, recording, editing, and mixing for independent artists and commercial projects; directed studio sessions and guided artists through arrangement and performance development; specialized in live band tracking, drum recording, and hybrid production workflows; delivered projects contributing to 2.5M+ cumulative streams.
Lead Audio Technician & FOH Director at Hope Church
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead front-of-house mixing and audio system management for weekly services and large-scale live events; mix live performances in-room and for broadcast; manage stage patching, console routing, and system optimization; train volunteer audio engineers; maintain production workflows.
Touring Guitarist / Bassist at Norma Jean
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Performed internationally across major tours and festivals; collaborated with FOH engineers and touring production teams; gained experience with large-scale touring audio systems and stage production.

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