I am a highly skilled audio engineer with over three years of experience in live sound, audio mixing, and system setup. I thrive in high-pressure environments where troubleshooting and delivering exceptional audio quality are essential. My passion for innovation and precision drives me to continuously refine my skills. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working on live events, festivals, corporate conferences, and broadcasts. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create tailored AV solutions and am dedicated to ensuring flawless sound delivery, making every event a success.

Cathal O’Donovan

I am a highly skilled audio engineer with over three years of experience in live sound, audio mixing, and system setup. I thrive in high-pressure environments where troubleshooting and delivering exceptional audio quality are essential. My passion for innovation and precision drives me to continuously refine my skills. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working on live events, festivals, corporate conferences, and broadcasts. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create tailored AV solutions and am dedicated to ensuring flawless sound delivery, making every event a success.

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I am a highly skilled audio engineer with over three years of experience in live sound, audio mixing, and system setup. I thrive in high-pressure environments where troubleshooting and delivering exceptional audio quality are essential. My passion for innovation and precision drives me to continuously refine my skills.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working on live events, festivals, corporate conferences, and broadcasts. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create tailored AV solutions and am dedicated to ensuring flawless sound delivery, making every event a success.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Beginner

Work Experience

Audio Technician at AVC
May 1, 2023 - Present
Operate and maintain audio systems for live events, conferences, and broadcasts. Troubleshoot and repair cabling and equipment to ensure flawless sound delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored AV solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions. Diagnose and resolve technical issues in real-time while maintaining and calibrating professional-grade audio equipment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Soundtrax AV Company, Cork
November 1, 2021 - Present
Design and implement advanced AV setups for corporate events, conferences, and entertainment productions. Specialize in live audio mixing to ensure clarity and quality for audiences and broadcast feeds. Set up and operate complex audio infrastructures, including PA systems and large-scale conference streams with integrated picture-in-picture visual elements.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa, Cork
October 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Managed all live sound operations during the annual Cork Jazz Festival, maintaining sound quality and stage cleanliness over multiple nighttime performances. Ensured consistent audio quality in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa, Cork
October 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Managed all live sound operations during the annual Cork Jazz Festival, maintaining sound quality and stage cleanliness over multiple nighttime performances. Ensured consistent audio quality in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Resident Audio Engineer at Fred Zeppelin’s Rock Bar, Cork
May 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Managed live sound operations for a busy live music venue. Maintained equipment and mixed performances across diverse music genres. Consistently ensured high-quality audio delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Crane Lane Theatre, Cork City
May 1, 2021 - Present
Regularly oversee live sound for concerts and special events. Provide on-demand technical support and manage live mixing for performers.
Event Manager at Everyman Palace, Cork City
May 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Co-founded the annual ‘UnCorked’ music showcase in Cork City. Managed marketing, promotion, and engagement strategies. Liaised with venue and artists to maximize participation and ensured smooth event operation onsite.
Audio Technician at AVC
May 1, 2023 - Present
Operate and maintain audio systems for live events, conferences, and broadcasts. Troubleshoot and repair cabling and equipment to ensure flawless sound delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams delivering tailored AV solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions. Diagnose and resolve technical issues in real-time, demonstrating adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Developed expertise in maintenance and calibration of professional-grade audio equipment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Soundtrax AV Company, Cork
November 1, 2021 - Present
Design and implement advanced AV setups for corporate events, conferences, and entertainment productions. Specialize in live audio mixing for clarity and quality in audience and broadcast feeds. Setup and operate complex audio infrastructure including PA systems and large-scale conference streams with integrated picture-in-picture visual elements.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa, Cork
October 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Manage all live sound operations for a live music venue during the annual Cork Jazz Festival. Maintain sound quality and stage cleanliness over multiple performances through the night. Ensure audio quality consistency in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa, Cork
October 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Manage all live sound operations for a live music venue during the annual Cork Jazz Festival. Maintain sound quality and stage cleanliness over multiple performances through the night. Ensure audio quality consistency in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Resident Audio Engineer at Fred Zeppelin’s Rock Bar, Cork
May 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Manage all live sound operations for a bustling live music venue. Maintain equipment and mix performances across diverse genres. Ensure audio quality consistency in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Crane Lane Theatre, Cork City
May 1, 2021 - Present
Regularly oversee live sound for concerts and special events. Provide on-demand technical support and manage live mixing for acts.
Event Manager at Everyman Palace, Cork City
May 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Co-founded the annually run 'UnCorked' music showcase in Cork City. Managed marketing and promotion of the event, devising strategies to best reach the desired demographic. Liaised with the venue and artists to boost engagement. Worked onsite during the event to ensure smooth operations.
Audio Technician at AVC
May 1, 2023 - Present
Operated and maintained audio systems for live events, conferences, and broadcasts. Troubleshot and repaired cabling and equipment to ensure flawless sound delivery. Collaborated regularly with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored AV solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in real-time, demonstrating adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Gained expertise in the maintenance and calibration of professional-grade audio equipment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Soundtrax AV Company
November 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and implemented advanced AV setups for corporate events, conferences, and entertainment productions. Specialized in live audio mixing, ensuring clarity and quality for audiences and broadcast feeds. Set up and operated complex audio infrastructure, including PA systems and large-scale conference streams with integrated visual elements such as picture-in-picture displays.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa
October 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Managed all live sound operations for a live music venue during the annual Cork Jazz Festival. Maintained quality of sound and cleanliness of stage over multiple performances through the night. Ensured audio quality consistency in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Festival Audio Engineer at Bar Barbarossa
October 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Managed all live sound operations for a live music venue during the annual Cork Jazz Festival. Maintained quality of sound and cleanliness of stage over multiple performances through the night. Ensured audio quality consistency in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Resident Audio Engineer at Fred Zeppelin’s Rock Bar
May 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Managed all live sound operations for a bustling live music venue. Maintained equipment and mixed performances across diverse genres. Ensured audio quality consistency in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Crane Lane Theatre
May 1, 2021 - Present
Regularly oversaw live sound for concerts and special events. Provided on-demand technical support and managed live mixing for acts.
Event Manager at Everyman Palace
May 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Co-founded the annually run ‘UnCorked’ music showcase in Cork City. Managed marketing and promotion of the event, devising strategies to best reach the desired demographic. Liaised with the venue and artists involved to boost engagement. Worked onsite during the event to ensure smooth operation.

Education

Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production at QQI
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production at unknown
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025

Qualifications

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Music Management and Sound Production
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality