Mike Atwood
Music Technologist
PROFILE
I consider myself a Music Technologist with a passion for creative problem solving.
SKILLS
- Ableton Programming
- Max/MSP and Max For Live Programming
- Meyer LCS Programming
- BSS Audio-Architect/London/Soundweb Programming
- Media Matrix Programming
- Auto CAD
- Web Design (HTML/CSS)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Associates of Applied Science – Avionics Technology
- Dante Level III Certification
Career Highlights
Audio Consulting for Cirque du Soleil/ Varekai July 2011
Created and installed custom music playback software and trained on the use and maintenance of the playback system.
Presidential Address – October 2002
Designed and supervised the set up of a large-scale sound system in coordination with the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) for a presidential address at Travis Air Force Base, CA. Over 18,000 in attendance. Performed Front of House Mixing duties for presidential speech and various musical performances on multiple stages.
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Career
2022 – Present
Audio Department Supervisor
Supervises a crew of 5 of the best audio technicians on the planet.
2012 – 2022
Playback Engineer
Maintained and operated the music playback system to specifications established by Apple Records and Cirque du Soleil. Maintained custom coded applications.
2004 – 2012
Lead Audio Technician
KA by Cirque du Soleil
Covered all department positions
Maintained communications system including both Digital Matrix and Party-Line.
Redesigned, programmed and maintained BSS Soundweb systems
Redesigned music playback system
Wrote custom software to control music playback and sound effects systems
1996 – 2004
Technical Director/Audio Technician
USAF Band of the Golden West
Supervised 7-Piece Popular Music Ensemble.
Responsible for all operations, procurement and technical matters.
Performed Front of House mixing duties for multiple music ensembles. (50 person Concert, 20 person Jazz and 6 Piece Rock/Country Band)
Supervised all Load-Ins and Load Outs.
Performed maintenance on all equipment.
Managed an in-house recording studio.
Supervised and trained audio technicians.
1995 – 1996
Technical Director/Audio Technician
USAF Tops in Blue
Performed Front of House mixing duties for a worldwide touring production,consisting of 10 musicians and 16 vocalists/dancers.
Supervised Lighting and Staging Directors.
Supervised all Load-ins and Load-Outs of approximately 30,000 lbs of equipment. Responsible for all maintenance and technical matters.
1984 – 1995
Avionics Technician (B-1B Bomber Aircraft)
37th Bomb Squadron – US Air Force
Performed maintenance on various digital and analog avionics systems on B-1B bomber aircraft. Supervised and trained individuals in avionics maintenance.