Dom Powers

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: MOTU Traveller

I can use: Motu Traveller

About me

• Deep appreciation for a wide range of music and a passion for sound technology.
• Hard Working with an aptitude and interest to learn new and more traditional techniques.
• Logical and able to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Effective team player
• Hearing sensitivity and a good ear for balance
• Self-motivated with a high personal integrity
• Creative
• Enthusiastic, friendly and diplomatic.
• Proficient in use of studio equipment and software
• Computer literate – Apple Mac and Microsoft.
Additional skills:
• Measure a room acoustically,
• Measure a range of instruments acoustically,
• Work out how and when to use different forms of microphones,
• Use different studio equipment and audio software packages including Cubase and Pro Tools,
• Balance the levels in a recording session, utilising effects and compression available through a variety of software, plug-ins and virtual instruments,
• Be aware of safety in the studio; look after the instruments and technical equipment,
• Identify the different sounds of a wide range of instruments,
• Record music composition and put on a performance,
• Work as a team and also to work independently using my own initiative and creative skills,
• Use Foley and how to record sounds for a moving image.

• Maintenance of all lighting and associated stagecraft apparatus,
• Managing a troupe of actors in show time and in dress rehearsal, including pre-performance meetings,
• Lighting design and implementation. Problem-solving and liaising with director in dress and tech and on the day of performance,
• Health and safety for all aspects of work on and around the stage.
Referees:
Glenn Martin: removed
Mark Magill: removed
Additional information:
An Interest in a wide range of Music and Sound Technology:
My passion for music appreciation and knowledge is diverse encompassing a wide range of genres including Jazz, Rock, Punk, Folk, Kraut-rock, pop, early Indie, Neo Classical and Big band.
A natural ability, sense of rhythm and almost pitch perfect hearing has meant I enjoy playing several self-taught instruments, including bass guitar, drums, Melodica and keyboards.
I not only compose and play my own music but I’m also a passionate lyricist drawing on my life experiences and observations.
I attend a diverse range of gigs and spend time recording my own music using traditional tape machines as well as software packages.

I enjoy walking and long-distance cycling.

Skills

Job Titles	Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying
Years in industry	1 to 3 years