Bruce Asher

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 2 x the box PAM12 ECO MkII (140w passive monitor), 4 x the box CL 108 MkII (220w midtop), 2 x the box CL 115 MkII (220w active sub), Allen & Heath Qu-SB digital mixer, 5GHz router, the box MA120 MkII (120w active monitor), Various electric and acoustic guitars, stage piano, backline amplifiers, Various mics and DIs, Zoom H5 digital recorder, Presonus interface

I can use: Various Electric And Acoustic Guitars, Stage Piano, Backline Amplifiers, Various Mics And Dis, Zoom H5 Digital Recorder, Presonus Interface, 4 X The Box Cl 108 Mkii (220W Midtop), 2 X The Box Cl 115 Mkii (220W Active Sub), 2 X The Box Pam12 Eco Mkii (140W Passive Monitor), The Box Ma120 Mkii (120W Active Monitor), Allen & Heath Qu-Sb Digital Mixer, 5Ghz Router

About me

I'm a technician with years of experience in audio engineering, digital media and IT management, predominantly in theatre, live music and education environments.

My passion lies in all things live performance, with a bias in sound (ABTT Silver Award, Dante L3, AVIXA AV Technologist); my hobbyist live mixing / reinforcement for my semi-professional wedding band keep my practical (and musical) skills sharp.

I've been part of full-time technical teams for several years now, and am seeking further opportunities to develop my skills and ways of working in theatre and events. A friendly and willing addition to any team, I'm that client-focused, get-the-job-done all-rounder you're looking for.

In my spare time I fiddle with guitar electronics, offer graphic design services, and provide memorable customer service as a barman in my wife's pub. I also own the coveted full UK driving licence and my own vehicle.

Additional skills:
TECHNICAL THEATRE
• Producing and receiving house technical experience - qualified first aider; certifications in IOSH, manual handling, fire marshalling, working at height, etc.
• Sound and cue software bias (QLab / SCS), with experience in: lighting rigging, focusing, plotting, operating (Eos/zerOS); stage management; AV and comms engineering; counterweight flying

AUDIO / DIGITAL MEDIA
• Small- to mid-scale sound engineering and reinforcement, live mixing (digital/analogue desks),
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition and many other DAWs; experienced in recording, digital audiomanipulation
• Digital media expertise – Dante L3 certified, Shure Integrated Systems L2
• Considerable experience in raster graphic design, video editing / muxing, public-facing materials for print and web media. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere; experience with Design / Production CSs
• Semi-professional multi-instrumentalist – music theory knowledge, electronics fault-finding and repair

IT
• Network and web management and maintenance (ITILv3 Service Management certified)
• Years of support experience; certified excellence in customer service
• Working knowledge of scripting languages; experienced in various WCMSs, ADUC, backend management apps

OTHER
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle; van experience

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Sound Technician
Job Titles	Sound Mixer / Recordist, Theatre Technician, Electrician, Lighting Designer, IT, Lighting Tech / Operator, Sound Assistant, Sound Designer, Sound Editor, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Supervisor, Production Coordinator, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer, Video Editor
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	ABTT (UK), BECTU (UK)
Work Permits	EU
Musical Skills	Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Drums/Percussion, Guitar, Hammond Organ, Organ, Percussion, Piano/Keyboards