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Hi, I’m Johnathan C. Smith, a focused and innovative audio engineer passionate about bridging the gap between technology, music, and art. I’ve had the privilege to work with a variety of musical genres and live events, constantly aiming to deliver the best audio experience possible. Whether managing live concerts or overseeing audio-video recording projects, I love bringing sound to life.
With years of experience in live sound engineering, production management, and audio-video recording, I’ve collaborated with orchestras, festivals, and educational institutions. I enjoy mentoring students and working with talented crews while continuously growing in my craft and pushing the boundaries of music and technology.
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Work Experience
Production Manager FOH Engineer at Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
October 1, 2023 - PresentEngineer all live concerts for the orchestra. Advance all technical needs with performance venues.
Audio Engineer/Stagehand at Jazz at Lincoln Center
April 1, 2021 - PresentRecording Engineer and Front of House Live Sound Engineer.
Recording Live Sound Engineer at Manhattan School of Music
October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025Front of house mixing engineer. Record, edit, mix and master live concerts for radio broadcasts, webcasts, and commercial releases. Manage a small team of Undergraduate & Graduate students to help setup and tear down for events.
Director of Audio Services at Lake George Music Festival
August 1, 2021 - PresentDevelop and coordinate audio recording for the music festival. Record, edit, mix and master live concerts for radio broadcasts, webcasts, and commercial releases.
Audio Video Recording Engineer at New England Conservatory of Music
November 30, 2021 - August 1, 2025Provide recording, broadcast, post-production services of diverse range of music genres for orchestra, soloists, and small ensembles. Responsible for coaching, training, and leading a team of 20 undergraduate and graduate students to produce audio and video recordings for over 200 live concerts and recitals a semester. Setup of live sound systems, and maintain equipment. Design program/create custom interface for self recording systems and sound reinforcements.
Audio Engineer Fellow at New World Symphony
January 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025Recorded, mixed, edited and broadcast a diverse range of music for TV and webcasts. Successfully collaborated with production staff, hall and visiting crews to effectively execute and record external and internal events. Mixed audio for Wallcast® concerts on a 155 immersive speaker system. Worked with Michael Tilson Thomas & conducting fellows for edits and mix. Produced inputs lists and microphone placements to present scope of work to stage crew.
Audio Engineer at Aspen Music Festival and School
August 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025Record, mix, and edited music for archive and broadcast of orchestral and chamber music for up to 32 tracks. Recorded numerous events at the Benedict Music Tent and Harris Hall for radio broadcast, webcast, and commercial release.
Recording Live Sound Engineer at NU Biemen School of Music
August 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Created archival recordings of a wide variety of music including jazz, folk, world music and much more. Set-up and operate sound reinforcement systems.
Lead Audio/Video Engineer Technical Liaison at All Pro Audio Visual
May 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Designed and implemented temporary installations of audio and video equipment for trade shows. Produced video content for marketing brands.
Graduate Assistant at Northern Illinois University Recording Services
May 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Managed, mentored and instructed a team of over 15 undergraduate and graduate students on the basic recording techniques. Broadcasted live concerts over the web using OBS and Wirecast and scheduled over 150 concerts a year. Set-up and operated sound reinforcement systems.
Assistant Audio/Video Engineer at Aphorium Studios
August 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Setup Multiple Cameras and Microphones for capture of live music events. Edited video and audio for broadcast to the internet.
Freelance Live Sound Engineer at The Bassment
August 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025Setup microphones and calibrate speakers for live sound reinforcement. Interacted with musicians for mixing their monitors and the front of house sound.
Recording Services Crew at Northern Illinois University
May 31, 2015 - August 1, 2025Responsible for recording and webcasting live concerts. Maintained backups of all sound files and video files.
Education
Masters Degree at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Bachelor's Degree at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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