Hi, I’m Jacob Wright, a live audio and studio recording engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering high-quality sound for local venues, national tours, international festivals, and studio projects. I’m adept at FOH and monitor mixing, multitrack recording, and studio production, and I work confidently with industry-standard gear and digital consoles (Midas, Allen & Heath, Digico, Avid). I’m known for adaptability, technical precision, and strong collaboration with artists, tour management, and production crews. I thrive in diverse environments from intimate clubs to 10,000+ person festival stages, always aiming for a powerful, clean sound that supports performance and audience experience. I’m dedicated to keeping gear reliable, troubleshooting on the fly, and helping bands build their live reputation through consistent sonic quality.

Jacob Wright

Hi, I’m Jacob Wright, a live audio and studio recording engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering high-quality sound for local venues, national tours, international festivals, and studio projects. I’m adept at FOH and monitor mixing, multitrack recording, and studio production, and I work confidently with industry-standard gear and digital consoles (Midas, Allen & Heath, Digico, Avid). I’m known for adaptability, technical precision, and strong collaboration with artists, tour management, and production crews. I thrive in diverse environments from intimate clubs to 10,000+ person festival stages, always aiming for a powerful, clean sound that supports performance and audience experience. I’m dedicated to keeping gear reliable, troubleshooting on the fly, and helping bands build their live reputation through consistent sonic quality.

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Hi, I’m Jacob Wright, a live audio and studio recording engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering high-quality sound for local venues, national tours, international festivals, and studio projects. I’m adept at FOH and monitor mixing, multitrack recording, and studio production, and I work confidently with industry-standard gear and digital consoles (Midas, Allen & Heath, Digico, Avid). I’m known for adaptability, technical precision, and strong collaboration with artists, tour management, and production crews.

I thrive in diverse environments from intimate clubs to 10,000+ person festival stages, always aiming for a powerful, clean sound that supports performance and audience experience. I’m dedicated to keeping gear reliable, troubleshooting on the fly, and helping bands build their live reputation through consistent sonic quality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Live Sound Audio Engineer at Red Clay Strays
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Delivered FOH and monitor mixes for over 100 live shows across major U.S. venues, festivals, and national tours; multitrack capture for post-tour content; collaborated with tour management, production teams, and venue staff; maintained and troubleshot gear; contributed to the band’s live reputation.
Live Audio Engineer at Bluestone
September 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for all live audio mixing and tonal adjustments using in-house consoles; setup and tear-down of audio equipment; point person for touring sound engineers; ensures output meets high venue standards.
Live Audio Engineer and Stage Technician at Shaw House Productions / Kenny Caterer Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Load in/out; setup and tear-down of audio equipment; stage prep and mic/line checks; leads live audio mixing; collaborates with bands/artists to ensure top-quality sound.
Live Audio Engineer at Ace of Cups
May 1, 2019 - Present
Responsible for all live audio mixing, setup/tear-down, and acting as point person for touring sound engineers to ensure standards are met; collaborates with bands and artists.
Live Audio Engineer at Skully’s Music Diner
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2023
Front-of-house sound using in-house consoles; assists with load-ins and stage setup; setup and tear-down of audio equipment; works with a variety of bands to deliver high-quality sound.
Live Audio Engineer at Strongpoint Church
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Conducts preliminary sound checks and handles all audio mixing during services; regularly tests and maintains equipment.
Recording Audio Engineer at Big Deal Recording
August 1, 2017 - Present
Recording, mixing and mastering multiple projects for local artists; extensive knowledge of microphones, patch bays, and signal flows; regulates sound quality during recording sessions.
Live Audio Engineer at Sonny’s Bar and Grille
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Live sound engineering for events; setup and tear-down; liaison with staff and performers to achieve consistent live sound quality.
Live Audio Engineer at Idle-A-While Supper Club and Venue
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2019
Load-in/out; stage prep; mic/line checks; live mixing for various acts.
Live Audio Engineer / Stage Technician at Shaw House Productions / Kenny Caterer Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Load-in/out; setup and tear-down of audio equipment for each event including stage prep and mic/line checks; responsible for all live audio mixing and adapting to venue atmosphere to maintain high standards.
Recording / Audio Engineer at Big Deal Recording
August 1, 2017 - Present
Recording, mixing and mastering multiple projects for local artists; extensive knowledge of microphones, patch bays, signal flows; responsible for regulating sound quality during recording sessions; proficient with Midas M32, Behringer x32, Toft 32, Tascam 388.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at Capital University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts at Capital University Music Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Recording Workshop Advanced Program
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Recording Workshop Advanced Program
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment