Audio Engineer

Fremont Street Experience - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Las Vegas, NV

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Audio Engineer position at Fremont Street Experience is a full-time role that involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced outdoor entertainment venue. This venue spans four city blocks and features the world's largest digital display, hosting over 3000 live shows annually, including performances by local bands, DJs, and national touring acts. The Audio Engineer will be responsible for setting up and providing a professional audio mix using a large format audio system, ensuring high-quality sound for all performances. This includes working with various audio equipment such as digital audio consoles, wedge monitors, in-ear monitors (IEM), microphones, and external signal processing equipment. The role requires a thorough understanding of audio signal flow and the ability to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during performances. The starting hourly rate for this position is $27.50, and all candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided, and high-touch areas will be sanitized frequently to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up Allen & Heath SQ7 digital console before shows.
• Review patch of all I/O required for the show.
• Set up wireless microphones for performances.
• Ensure stagehand has proper input patch, monitor mixes, and monitor locations.
• Ensure correct microphone placement for optimal sound.
• Recall Master Show file for the current act before the show starts.
• Perform proper line check to ensure sound quality.
• Adjust individual monitor mixes including EQ as needed.
• Provide Matrix feed for distribution through delay clusters flanking each stage during the show.
• Adjust group and main DSP during performances.
• Adjust overall sound pressure levels within acceptable limits.
• Actively mix each act for the duration of their show.
• Make monitor adjustments per performers' requests throughout the show.
• Maintain approved sound levels throughout the show.
• Troubleshoot and report any audio issues that may occur to security during the show.
• Stay in radio contact with the team throughout the event.
• Disconnect all I/O patching and neatly store all drive lines and cables post-show.
• Power down the console and strike all FOH items after the show.
• Place all FOH items under stage or in stage storage area after the show.
• Assist stagehand in closing the stage after the event.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience mixing on large format concert level audio systems.
• Complete understanding of signal flow from stage to consoles to processing to line array and subs.
• Complete understanding of digital audio console operation.
• Complete understanding of sub mix routing.
• Operational understanding of RF systems (Microphones and IEM).
• Ability to mix FOH and monitors simultaneously.
• Pleasant team-oriented demeanor.

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits.
• Personal Protective Equipment provided for safety.