I'm Chuck Hillwig, an experienced A1 & A2 Audio Engineer with over 15 years in music and audio production. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy-nominated and award-winning producers, engineers, and performers across live music venues, theatres, and private lessons. I’m an AES member, ASCAP member, and IATSE Local 8 member, and I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound for every performance. I founded Analog D Music and have served as an adjunct professor, blending hands-on production with mentorship and education. I thrive on collaboration, system design, and sharing knowledge to help artists and technicians achieve excellent sonic results.

Chuck Hillwig

I'm Chuck Hillwig, an experienced A1 & A2 Audio Engineer with over 15 years in music and audio production. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy-nominated and award-winning producers, engineers, and performers across live music venues, theatres, and private lessons. I’m an AES member, ASCAP member, and IATSE Local 8 member, and I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound for every performance. I founded Analog D Music and have served as an adjunct professor, blending hands-on production with mentorship and education. I thrive on collaboration, system design, and sharing knowledge to help artists and technicians achieve excellent sonic results.

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I’m Chuck Hillwig, an experienced A1 & A2 Audio Engineer with over 15 years in music and audio production. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy-nominated and award-winning producers, engineers, and performers across live music venues, theatres, and private lessons. I’m an AES member, ASCAP member, and IATSE Local 8 member, and I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound for every performance.

I founded Analog D Music and have served as an adjunct professor, blending hands-on production with mentorship and education. I thrive on collaboration, system design, and sharing knowledge to help artists and technicians achieve excellent sonic results.

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Work Experience

Live Sound Engineer at Live Nation, Theatre of Living Arts (T.L.A.)
August 1, 2017 - Present
Mix FOH and monitors for national touring acts; oversee load-in/load-out; operate Soundcraft VI1; supervise visiting audio techs and overall event audio production.
Sound Supervisor at Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Philadelphia Theatre Company)
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
F.O.H. A1 mixing for in-house theatre, stage monitors, assisted listening systems, lobby and backstage audio; video feed; board programming; speaker system design/placement; communicate with sound designers and stage managers; maintain audio inventory.
Lead Technician (Audio Visual) at PSAV
April 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Setup, operation, and breakdown of event AV systems in corporate hotel environments; client interaction; oversee part-time staff; advise on gear acquisition and system design; integrate audio, video, projection, power, IT, and rigging.
Audio Engineer at Feinstein’s/54 Below
August 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Mix FOH and monitors; route live mix to Pro Tools for recording and to video; stage plot creation; programmed/saved mix layouts on an Avid SC48 with Waves plugins.
Keyboard Technician at Voyages, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Implemented system designs for Billy Joel Productions including large MIDI networks, computer networks, keyboard/synthesizer/sampler systems; setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance for live performances at major venues.
Founder at ANALOG D MUSIC
January 1, 2001 - Present
Audio engineering and production, FOH/Monitors, live internet broadcasting, studio work, music production, and education services.
Assistant Audio Engineer & Studio Manager at Sonic Adventures Studio
January 1, 2009 - April 1, 2016
Assisted engineering, implemented software/hardware upgrades, managed file archiving, recall sheets, mic placement, rough mixes, exporting files, and session invoicing; session setup/breakdown and admin tasks.
Adjunct Professor - Digital Media Arts at Touro College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2013
Drafted/presented lectures on audio engineering, acoustics, mixing, MIDI, audio electronics, music business; developed lesson plans and course strategy; provided support and development.
Adjunct Professor at The Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Taught courses in audio post production and intro to audio; used Pro Tools, Logic Pro; drafted lesson plans and provided course development support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Synthesis at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Jazz Performance at University of the Arts, Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

AES Member
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
ASCAP Member
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
IATSE Local 8 Member
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment