I am an audio engineer, musician, and educator with hands-on experience in live sound, musical theater, studio recording, broadcast mixing, and location sound. I work confidently with both analog and digital consoles, Pro Tools, production audio equipment, and professional audio workflows.

Austin B. Choate

I am an audio engineer, musician, and educator with hands-on experience in live sound, musical theater, studio recording, broadcast mixing, and location sound. I work confidently with both analog and digital consoles, Pro Tools, production audio equipment, and professional audio workflows.

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I am an audio engineer, musician, and educator with hands-on experience in live sound, musical theater, studio recording, broadcast mixing, and location sound. I work confidently with both analog and digital consoles, Pro Tools, production audio equipment, and professional audio workflows.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Broadcast Mix Engineer at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
August 1, 2026 - Present
Currently provides broadcast mixing services for church programming and live events.
Front of House Engineer at Brazos Community Orchestra
December 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Provided front-of-house sound engineering for orchestra performances.
Production Sound Technician at McFarland Productions
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Captured production dialogue and ambient audio for video projects in Texas and Oklahoma using an ENG microphone kit and external recording equipment.
Recording Engineer and Pro Tools Engineer at MediaTech Institute
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Provided recording and Pro Tools engineering services through Audio Knuckle Busters, LLC, supporting audio education and production activities.
General AVL Labor / Audio Engineer at Select Media Resources
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Provided audiovisual labor, equipment operation, setup, and strike support for live events.
Production Sound Technician at Big O Concepts
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Recorded dialogue and ambient audio to external recording devices and video cameras as a boom operator, field recordist, and sound mixer using an ENG microphone kit.
Broadcast Mix Engineer at Grace Bible Church
May 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Mixed broadcast audio for church services, managing live audio sources and delivering clear, balanced program mixes.
General AVL Labor / Audio Engineer at Jordan Kahn Music Company
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Provided audiovisual labor throughout the United States, including setup, operation, and striking of audio, video, projection, and lighting systems for concerts, keynote addresses, galas, and weddings. Equipment included Shure QLXD microphones, Sennheiser EW IEM G4 systems, JBL and Martin Audio speakers, Midas M32C and Yamaha DM7 consoles, 8K DLP projectors, and Boar 4 lighting consoles.
Online Instructor, Live Sound Systems at MediaTech Institute
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026
Lectured students on live sound fundamentals and hypothetical live sound environments. Designed laboratory exercises using X32 Edit software to teach console scene creation, organization, and user-friendly workflow, preparing students for professional live sound work.
General AVL Labor / Audio Engineer at Sundance Square
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Set, operated, and struck audiovisual equipment for public performances and events.
Monitor Engineer at Sundance Square
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Operated monitor systems and provided performer mixes for live events.
Front of House Engineer at Sundance Square
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Operated front-of-house audio systems for live events and public performances.
General AVL Labor / Audio Engineer at Premier Pro Labor
October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Set, operated, and struck audiovisual equipment for concerts, keynote addresses, galas, and weddings across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Broadcast Mix Engineer at Awaken Church, formerly Calvary Church
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Provided broadcast mixing services for church programming and live events.
Recording Engineer and Pro Tools Engineer at Harbor House Studio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Performed independent recording engineering and Pro Tools engineering work for studio sessions and post-production audio processing.
Monitor Engineer at Bethesda Community Church
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed monitor mixes for live church performances and events during multiple engagements.
Front of House Engineer at North Point Church
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Mixed front-of-house audio for church services and live events.
Recording Engineer and Pro Tools Engineer at Luminous Sound
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Provided recording engineering and Pro Tools engineering services through Audio Knuckle Busters, LLC, supporting studio recording and audio production workflows.
Production Assistant, Recording Musician, and Pro Tools Engineer at Flesh and Bone – Soul Rep Theatre Company
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Supported theatrical production, contributed as a recording musician, and assisted with Pro Tools engineering and recorded audio workflows.
Front of House Engineer at Weatherford College
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Managed front-of-house sound for college performances and live events, including console operation, audio balancing, and event support.
Recording Engineer and Pro Tools Engineer at Weatherford College
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Provided independent recording engineering and Pro Tools engineering services, including studio recording, audio editing, session organization, and production support.
Production Assistant, Recording Musician, and Pro Tools Engineer at My Red Hand, My Black Hand – Soul Rep Theatre Company
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Supported theater production activities, performed as a recording musician, and provided Pro Tools engineering assistance.
Recording Engineer and Pro Tools Engineer at Off The Tracks Studio
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Delivered independent recording engineering and Pro Tools services for studio sessions, including tracking, editing, session preparation, and audio processing.

Education

Audio Engineering Associate of Applied Science at Weatherford College
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services