Hi, I’m Richard Cloutier, a music technology professional with hands-on experience in live broadcast audio, studio production, and sound design. I’ve directed audio for Montana PBS’s Ag Live, managed signal chains, and troubleshooted Dante networks to ensure clean, reliable sound for high-stakes broadcasts. I earned a BA in Music Technology from Montana State University and have interned at Jereco Studios and Hammock Cave Studios, gaining proficiency in FOH setup, live mixing, miking, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with artists to realize their sonic visions and learning new tools to push the boundaries of sound.

Richard Cloutier

Hi, I’m Richard Cloutier, a music technology professional with hands-on experience in live broadcast audio, studio production, and sound design. I’ve directed audio for Montana PBS’s Ag Live, managed signal chains, and troubleshooted Dante networks to ensure clean, reliable sound for high-stakes broadcasts. I earned a BA in Music Technology from Montana State University and have interned at Jereco Studios and Hammock Cave Studios, gaining proficiency in FOH setup, live mixing, miking, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with artists to realize their sonic visions and learning new tools to push the boundaries of sound.

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Hi, I’m Richard Cloutier, a music technology professional with hands-on experience in live broadcast audio, studio production, and sound design. I’ve directed audio for Montana PBS’s Ag Live, managed signal chains, and troubleshooted Dante networks to ensure clean, reliable sound for high-stakes broadcasts.

I earned a BA in Music Technology from Montana State University and have interned at Jereco Studios and Hammock Cave Studios, gaining proficiency in FOH setup, live mixing, miking, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with artists to realize their sonic visions and learning new tools to push the boundaries of sound.

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English
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Work Experience

A1 / Audio Director for Ag Live at Montana PBS
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Miked talent, ran sound check, mixed/mastered for live TV, equipment tech, designed signal chains for each show, helped troubleshoot issues with the Dante network as well as hardware issues inside the soundstage. Full responsibility for all audio during the largest live broadcast in the state.
Intern at Jereco Studios Inc.
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Worked on the Music in the Mountains concert series in Big Sky, MT. Helped with setup/teardown of the stage, configured FOH equipment, configured lighting equipment, aided the featured artists with equipment and soundcheck, ran the FOH board and mixed for some opening acts.
Assistant Producer at Hammock Cave Studios
May 1, 2024 - Present
Aids during recording sessions. Includes miking instruments, recording artists, mixing/mastering, aiding artists in achieving their vision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at Montana State University
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Physics (Incomplete) at Boston University
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services