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David Chipman

Stockport

Summary

Experienced and adaptable Sound Engineer, Broadcast Technician, and AV/IT Specialist with over 10 years in radio, live events, technical support, and media production. Highly skilled in live sound setup, PA operation, rigging, system fault-finding, and repair. Equally confident behind a mixing desk or solving complex technical issues on-site. Calm under pressure, fast to adapt, and always ready to jump in wherever needed. Currently refocusing career toward live event and sound work.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

IT & AV Technician

St Andrews Primary School
Manchester
01.2015 - 07.2025
  • Maintain AV systems across classrooms and performance areas
  • Support network infrastructure and specialist audio systems
  • Train staff on use of AV and IT equipment

Live Sound & Events Technician (Freelance)

Silk & Dee Radio
01.2013 - 07.2025
  • Provide technical setup and sound support for community events and festivals
  • Recent work includes full setup and soundcheck for a charity music event where equipment had been left uninstalled by the hire company - successfully rigged PA, ran sound for bands and live acts, and hosted stage
  • Operate and troubleshoot various sound desks and speaker systems
  • Collaborate with presenters, performers, and organisers to deliver smooth events

Presenter, Producer & Tech Support

Silk & Dee Radio
01.2006 - 07.2025
  • Hosted and produced live/recorded shows using Miriad, Zetta, Enco, and Darp
  • Supported studio and broadcast system operations
  • Co-produced a Sony Radio Award-nominated show

Senior Broadcast Editor (Remote)

INRIX
01.2005 - 07.2025
  • Manage UK-wide remote team delivering live audio travel bulletins to clients like BBC and Global Radio
  • Edit, record and quality-check audio content
  • Act as tech lead for fault resolution and delivery issues

Hi-Fi / Home Cinema Technician

Richer Sounds
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Diagnosed and repaired audio and home cinema systems
  • Provided customer support via phone and email

Education

BSc (Hons) - Professional Broadcast Techniques

University of Salford

HND - Professional Sound & Video Technology

University of Salford

ND - Music Technology

City College Manchester

GCSEs -

Reddish Vale Technology College

Skills

  • Live PA setup
  • Backline rigging
  • Stage management
  • Sound desk operation
  • Band soundchecks
  • Live show mixing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Soldering
  • AV equipment repair
  • On-site fault finding
  • Emergency fixes
  • Stage hosting
  • Front-of-house coordination
  • Studio/gallery operations
  • Camera setup
  • Lighting
  • Vision mixing
  • Waveform monitoring
  • Vectorscope monitoring
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast production
  • MIDI integration
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • OBS Studio
  • Network setup
  • VOIP
  • SRT
  • HEVC
  • Smart AV installations
  • MS Office Suite
  • Advanced Excel
  • MS Teams
  • Full UK driving licence

Custom

  • Audio editing, podcast production, streaming
  • Cycling, DIY, car/bike maintenance
  • Photography, video editing

Timeline

IT & AV Technician

St Andrews Primary School
01.2015 - 07.2025

Live Sound & Events Technician (Freelance)

Silk & Dee Radio
01.2013 - 07.2025

Presenter, Producer & Tech Support

Silk & Dee Radio
01.2006 - 07.2025

Senior Broadcast Editor (Remote)

INRIX
01.2005 - 07.2025

Hi-Fi / Home Cinema Technician

Richer Sounds
01.2000 - 01.2006

HND - Professional Sound & Video Technology

University of Salford

ND - Music Technology

City College Manchester

BSc (Hons) - Professional Broadcast Techniques

University of Salford

GCSEs -

Reddish Vale Technology College

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