Darren Kirby

Education

Equipment

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About me

Highly experienced Sound Engineer. I have a keen eye for detail and show extensive initiative in the work environment. Easy-going, friendly with an approachable attitude, while maintaining a meticulous and professional manner at all times. Considerable knowledge of wired/wireless networking and audio hardware control software. I hold a valid UK passport and I am available to travel immediately.
Additional skills:
Experienced in operating, configuring and setting-up a diverse range of complex professional equipment, including most modern digital mixing consoles, with the ability to rapidly adapt when faced with unknown hardware. Proficient with show cue software such as Qlab & Show Cue System. Understanding and practise of the different approaches required for events, ranging from lectures, comedy and live music. Logical understanding of signal flow and using test equipment for rapid fault finding. Good knowledge of audio theory ranging from acoustics and electro-acoustics to audio engineering and electronics.

Referees:
Upon request
Additional information:
Several years of multi-track recording experience using both analogue and digital recording systems. Experience making straight to stereo recordings in studio and on locations utilising co-incident, pair, spaced pair, spot and hybrid microphone techniques. A broad practical understanding of computer based audio and MIDI sequencing packages, particularly Logic, Ableton Live, Reason, Cubase & Sonar/Cakewalk.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Sound Technician
Job Titles	Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, Lighting Tech / Operator, Content Producer, Rigger, General Staff, Lighting Designer, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying
Years in industry	1 to 3 years
Work Permits	EU