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I'm Nick West, a University of Michigan–trained sound engineer with hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, and video livestreaming. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments, collaborating with engineers and artists to capture high-quality sound and visuals for concerts, recordings, and academic projects. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a lab instructor for PAT 331/332, and I continually expand my technical repertoire—from repairing audio gear to building custom DSP projects. My goal is to grow as a versatile producer and technician, contributing to memorable performances and polished audio-visual experiences.…I'm Nick West, a University of Michigan–trained sound engineer with hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, and video livestreaming. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments, collaborating with engineers and artists to capture high-quality sound and visuals for concerts, recordings, and academic projects. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a lab instructor for PAT 331/332, and I continually expand my technical repertoire—from repairing audio gear to building custom DSP projects. My goal is to grow as a versatile producer and technician, contributing to memorable performances and polished audio-visual experiences.

Nick West

Production Assistant, Sound Technician, Audio Engineer, +2

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I'm Nick West, a University of Michigan–trained sound engineer with hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, and video livestreaming. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments, collaborating with engineers and artists to capture high-quality sound and visuals for concerts, recordings, and academic projects. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a lab instructor for PAT 331/332, and I continually expand my technical repertoire—from repairing audio gear to building custom DSP projects. My goal is to grow as a versatile producer and technician, contributing to memorable performances and polished audio-visual experiences.…I'm Nick West, a University of Michigan–trained sound engineer with hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, and video livestreaming. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments, collaborating with engineers and artists to capture high-quality sound and visuals for concerts, recordings, and academic projects. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a lab instructor for PAT 331/332, and I continually expand my technical repertoire—from repairing audio gear to building custom DSP projects. My goal is to grow as a versatile producer and technician, contributing to memorable performances and polished audio-visual experiences.

Available to hire

I’m Nick West, a University of Michigan–trained sound engineer with hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, and video livestreaming. I thrive in fast-paced studio environments, collaborating with engineers and artists to capture high-quality sound and visuals for concerts, recordings, and academic projects.

I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a lab instructor for PAT 331/332, and I continually expand my technical repertoire—from repairing audio gear to building custom DSP projects. My goal is to grow as a versatile producer and technician, contributing to memorable performances and polished audio-visual experiences.

Skills

Audio

Experience Level

Audio

Expert

Work Experience

Production Assistant at Duderstadt Center

August 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted managers with productions and maintenance in the audio and video studios for the 2024-2025 academic year; afterwards, offered a post-grad fellowship to continue production work in the studios.

Lab Instructor for PAT 331/332 Production Courses at University of Michigan

June 1, 2024 - Present

Worked as Professor Chris Vrenna’s assistant in junior-level audio production courses; taught four two-hour labs per week, training PAT students on professional recording and mixing practices.

Live Sound Technician at Kerrytown Concert House

May 1, 2023 - Present

A audiovisual technician responsible for recording and livestreaming audio and video for world-class jazz and classical musicians; also runs live sound at Ann Arbor’s Blind Pig for local independent musician performances.

Audio Technician at Muse Audio

May 1, 2023 - Present

Repair and restore stereo receivers, amplifiers, and speakers; developed proficiency in electronics and maintaining audio equipment.