For more than 30 years, Dave has explored the worlds of sight, sound and science to deliver exceptional experiences. He’s worked with artists including Lee Ritenour, David Grusin, Chick Corea, GRP Records, Chaka Khan, The Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in a variety of acoustic environments such as Avery Fisher Hall in New York, Detroit Symphony Hall, San Diego Symphony Hall, Tokyo’s Gotanda Kani Hoken Hall, and the Shanghai Opera House.
As a consultant, Dave has covered the entire design cycle, from conceptual and schematic design, through design development and systems assembly, field installation, integration, and loudspeaker systems tuning.
His knowledge and experience deliver a unique combination of technical expertise with an intimate understanding of the needs of the end user. Well-versed in the design of audio and video systems, control systems, and integrated network infrastructure, Dave regularly collaborates with clients in the entertainment, broadcast, and presentation industries in all corners of the globe.
Dave and his team are consistently innovating around the architecture, implementation, and deployment of audio and video systems and continually pushing the envelope of digital signal processing and networked distribution and control. They frequently integrate show control systems with automated audio, lighting, and video for theatrical and corporate multimedia presentations.
Dave has also led the development and implementation of networked systems for distributing full-bandwidth audio in real-time to and from multiple locations across campus-sized venues. In addition, he has developed and administered systems operation training programs for managing educational resources provided by equipment vendors, and provided specialized training classes for theme park operations and maintenance personnel.
Dave studied Chemistry and Music at UC San Diego.