Hi, I'm Itamar Ben Zakay, a musician, producer, and sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, studio mixing, and mastering. I specialize in Pro Tools and work across studios and stages worldwide, collaborating with artists and productions from New York to Tel Aviv and beyond.

Itamar Ben Zakay

Hi, I'm Itamar Ben Zakay, a musician, producer, and sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, studio mixing, and mastering. I specialize in Pro Tools and work across studios and stages worldwide, collaborating with artists and productions from New York to Tel Aviv and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Itamar Ben Zakay, a musician, producer, and sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, studio mixing, and mastering.

I specialize in Pro Tools and work across studios and stages worldwide, collaborating with artists and productions from New York to Tel Aviv and beyond.

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Work Experience

FOH Live Sound Engineer at The Cameri Theater
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for all sound settings and equipment for major shows and performances. Collaborated with engineers team, stage workers, lighting, prop and set designers. Programmed music cues and sound effects in Ableton Live; created SMPTE time code for lighting boards to ensure optimal sync. Monitors and wedges setup, microphone selection and backline planning, stage plot preparation, and on-site tuning under tight deadlines.
FOH Live Sound Engineer at Miri Ben Ari (Grammy-winning hip-hop violinist)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Provided front-of-house sound engineering for live performances and tours, including high-profile shows at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall; managed sound quality and synchronization with live music cues for ongoing engagements.
FOH Live Sound Engineer at Various events & tours
January 1, 2010 - Present
Head sound engineer for over 1500 live shows and theater productions in the last decade; responsibilities included system setup, calibration, PA tuning, mic configuration, monitor mixing, and coordination with lighting and stage teams across multiple venues and festivals worldwide.

Education

Music and composition studies at Musicians Institute
September 1, 1994 - September 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other