Joseph Flack
Bristol,Somerset
Summary
An experienced and diligent audio specialist with 20 years experience working in many of aspects of the audio industry. Proficient in equipment operation, audio editing and delivery to broadcast standards with excellent time management for meeting tight deadlines. A wide range of knowledge of analogue and digital audio solutions while keeping up to date with the latest developments and fast ability to learn new methods.
With a calm, professional approach being a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills I always strive to deliver the highest quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Audio Tutor and Technician
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Bristol, Somerset
11.2022 - Current
- Studio Manager: Managing Christchurch Studios, Arranging, setting up and running recording sessions for commercial clients, building management, maintaining all equipment and problem solving.
- Tutor: Running training sessions for acting students in audio drama, ADR, audio narration and film audio post production. Training technical students in equipment use, project management, audio recording and reproduction techniques, Post Production for audio and film projects.
- Academic administration.
- Budget management.
- Risk assessments in line with current H&S rules for visiting clients and student projects (often film shoots).
Freelance Audio Engineer, Producer, Technician
Self Employed
Bristol, Somerset
01.2010 - Current
- Studio Recording Engineer and Producer working with musicians, actors and creators on a wide variety of projects from music, theatre, radio, film to audio drama, audiobooks and advertising.
- Post production and delivery for all of the above.
- Sound Design and Foley Art.
- Audio production for Theatre and other live applications in the UK and abroad.
- Equipment maintenance (audio desks, microphones and other equipment).
- Live Sound Engineer.
- Location Sound Recording for Film and TV.
- Technical adviser and manager for a variety of clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Stage Management and Technical Management
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Bristol 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
- Audio Recording, Audio Production, Audio Reproduction and Delivery
- Proficient with Audio software (Pro Tools, Logic Pro and others)
- Proficient with Audio hardware and digital integration (mixing desks, outboard, microphones, speaker systems, remote set ups and patching)
- Problem solving
- Leading teams
- AV troubleshooting
- AV equipment operation
- Maintenance and repairs (Soldering, diagnosis and termination)
- Electrical safety
- Mixing and dubbing
- High-value project management
- Field recording
- Specialist Audio Knowledge
Timeline
Audio Tutor and Technician
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Stage Management and Technical Management
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Freelance Audio Engineer, Producer, Technician
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current