Re: Dream job?

[Raymond]

"Greg Benson" wrote
>G'day...
>I'm seeking some advice. I recently graduated from a program studying
>music/audio technology

Good move, so did I, about 5 years ago.

>I have also studied electronics and >computers extensively.

Did you get a degree in that to? It would help you get a better job much
faster.

>I've also had the privilege of
>traveling to a few different countries over the years.
>My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would combine
>my loves of audio, technology, and travel?

Buyer or sales for sure.

>Am I a dreamer? I hope I'm not the only one...

You'll have to ask yourself that, have you set your goals to what you can do?

[2mb]

Become a well known mix engineer. A lot of people like Massenberg and some
other very famous mix engineers travel quite a bit. Of course you need the
requisite string of chart climbing mixes to get there.

DSP software development is also very hot these days, but might not be much
easier to get into. Don't get scared off by the job requirements though.
Some places are happy just to find a programmer who is competent, industry
sector specific experience is usually pie in the sky for employers.

You could also get an apprenticeship for live sound reinforcement somewhere.
If you end up on tour with David Bowie or something, that would be real
cool. I have a buddy that does that sort of thing for a living, and is
mixing live sound for some big names. If you want me to get you in touch
with him...I could pass on your email. He may be able to help you,
especially since you are fresh out of classes.



"Greg Benson" > wrote in message
news:cUXwb.500276$9l5.403868@pd7tw2no...
>
> G'day...
> I'm seeking some advice. I recently graduated from a program studying
> music/audio technology. I have also studied electronics and computers
> extensively. With some luck and savings, I've also had the privilege of
> traveling to a few different countries over the years.
> My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would
combine
> my loves of audio, technology, and travel?
> Am I a dreamer? I hope I'm not the only one...
> g
>
>

[dickydoo]

Start off as a roadie.
"2mb" > wrote in message
link.net...
> Become a well known mix engineer. A lot of people like Massenberg and some
> other very famous mix engineers travel quite a bit. Of course you need
the
> requisite string of chart climbing mixes to get there.
>
> DSP software development is also very hot these days, but might not be
much
> easier to get into. Don't get scared off by the job requirements though.
> Some places are happy just to find a programmer who is competent, industry
> sector specific experience is usually pie in the sky for employers.
>
> You could also get an apprenticeship for live sound reinforcement
somewhere.
> If you end up on tour with David Bowie or something, that would be real
> cool. I have a buddy that does that sort of thing for a living, and is
> mixing live sound for some big names. If you want me to get you in touch
> with him...I could pass on your email. He may be able to help you,
> especially since you are fresh out of classes.
>
>
>
> "Greg Benson" > wrote in message
> news:cUXwb.500276$9l5.403868@pd7tw2no...
> >
> > G'day...
> > I'm seeking some advice. I recently graduated from a program studying
> > music/audio technology. I have also studied electronics and computers
> > extensively. With some luck and savings, I've also had the privilege of
> > traveling to a few different countries over the years.
> > My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would
> combine
> > my loves of audio, technology, and travel?
> > Am I a dreamer? I hope I'm not the only one...
> > g
> >
> >
>
>

[Fletcher]

"Greg Benson" > wrote in message
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>
>My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would combine
> my loves of audio, technology, and travel?

You just described a system tech with a sound reinforcement company... you
usually have to start as a 'shop monkey'... but in a few years you'll be
living on the road... traveling!! in busses... seeing the world!! one venue
at a time. Working with audio!! ... and a myriad of cousins who were hired
by the singer to "mix" their band... and all kinds of wonderful technology!!
.... that you'll get to fix on the buss or on a road case in the back stage
area.

On the bright side... the days are rarely over 15 hours and you do get your
per diem in cash.

Have fun.
--
Fletcher
Mercenary Audio
TEL: 508-543-0069
FAX: 508-543-9670
http://www.mercenary.com
"this is not a problem"

[Mike Rivers]

In article <cUXwb.500276$9l5.403868@pd7tw2no> writes:

> I recently graduated from a program studying
> music/audio technology. I have also studied electronics and computers
> extensively. With some luck and savings, I've also had the privilege of
> traveling to a few different countries over the years.
> My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would combine
> my loves of audio, technology, and travel?

How much practical experience do you have? If none, I'd suggest a few
years work in a recording studio doing whatever jobs they have, and
then look to a large company such as SSL, to be a field support
engineer. The travel part is the kicker. Only a company that sells
products that brings them half a million bucks a pop can afford to pay
someone to travel for technical support.

I tried to do something like that for smaller companies like Mackie,
TASCAM, and Alesis, and they weren't interested. Too many small-dollar
customers who have problems that are really the result of lack of some
basic understanding of how things work. And these customers are quick
to blow a design decision that doesn't make sense to them into a
"serious flaw" on the Internet. You don't get that with SSL customers.



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[Charles Thomas]

I'll take a job as Britney's massage therapist.

I'm sorry. What was the question again?

CT

[Raymond]

>In article <cUXwb.500276$9l5.403868@pd7tw2no> writes:
>
>> I recently graduated from a program studying
>> music/audio technology. I have also studied electronics and computers
>> extensively. With some luck and savings, I've also had the privilege of
>> traveling to a few different countries over the years.
>> My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would combine
>> my loves of audio, technology, and travel?

As every one has stated the SR road is one way to go but I'll tell you... I
went that way for a over 2 years, it was fun but I realy hated it! I got stuck
in a truck with some real strange people some times and pulled a lot of 24 hour
days (and nights) did drugs, drank my self silly and just wanted to get out of
it so bad I stoped calling my hook ups for work! Now I got a reg job and am
saving and buying for a small studio in my area.
I admit I miss it a little but I'm so glad I got out of it. I realy didn't make
that much cash (exccept for the guys who owned the company) and I put more
miles on my car than I dreamed I ever would in a few years.

[Johnston West]

"Fletcher" > wrote in message news>

"Greg Benson" > wrote in message
> >
> >My query is this: does anyone know of any jobs or fields that would combine
> > my loves of audio, technology, and travel?
>
> You just described a system tech with a sound reinforcement company... you
> usually have to start as a 'shop monkey'... but in a few years you'll be
> living on the road... traveling!! in busses... seeing the world!! .......

Or you could just do like that old bumper sticker said ...... "Join
the Army. Travel to exotic locations, meet interesting people, and
Kill Them!"

Which isn't too far from the truth with Roadie work.... ;)

[Greg Benson]

"2mb" > wrote in message
link.net...
> DSP software development is also very hot these days, but might not be
much
> easier to get into. Don't get scared off by the job requirements though.
> Some places are happy just to find a programmer who is competent, industry
> sector specific experience is usually pie in the sky for employers.

Good to know. I've been thinking about this route anyway. I'm not worried
about the requirements, I've been programming for a long time. Electrical
eng. degree to boot.
But... do you think that software developers get to travel very much?
Hell is sitting in front of the same computer screen , day after day, nine
to five...

> You could also get an apprenticeship for live sound reinforcement
somewhere.
> If you end up on tour with David Bowie or something, that would be real
> cool. I have a buddy that does that sort of thing for a living, and is
> mixing live sound for some big names. If you want me to get you in touch
> with him...I could pass on your email. He may be able to help you,
> especially since you are fresh out of classes.

That's very kind of you, thank you.
What region would your friend be in? I'm western Canada right now...

Cheers,
greg

[Greg Benson]

> How much practical experience do you have? If none, I'd suggest a few
> years work in a recording studio doing whatever jobs they have, and
> then look to a large company such as SSL, to be a field support
> engineer. The travel part is the kicker. Only a company that sells
> products that brings them half a million bucks a pop can afford to pay
> someone to travel for technical support.

What other large companies like SSL are out there, who would need this kind
of person?
I don't have much experience yet. I have about a year's experience working
in an R&D electronics lab, not directly related to audio though.
I'm in Canada as well, and I don't know how easy it is these days for me to
work in the US. That's where I'd like to go for this work anyway.

Happy Thanksgiving,
greg

[Mike Rivers]

In article <b_rxb.509826$9l5.41336@pd7tw2no> writes:

> What other large companies like SSL are out there, who would need this kind
> of person?

You don't like SSL? How about Dolby? Maybe Euphonix, though that's a
pretty small company and you might have to wait for someone to retire
before there's an opening. If you're really reckless, you might want
to become an independent rep for several lines of auido products. But
only a very few of those guys make a decent living, though they travel
a lot.


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you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring
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[dickydoo]

You can also run the stage lighting from a computer.
"Greg Benson" > wrote in message
news:Dkrxb.506942$pl3.159979@pd7tw3no...
> "2mb" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> > DSP software development is also very hot these days, but might not be
> much
> > easier to get into. Don't get scared off by the job requirements though.
> > Some places are happy just to find a programmer who is competent,
industry
> > sector specific experience is usually pie in the sky for employers.
>
> Good to know. I've been thinking about this route anyway. I'm not
worried
> about the requirements, I've been programming for a long time. Electrical
> eng. degree to boot.
> But... do you think that software developers get to travel very much?
> Hell is sitting in front of the same computer screen , day after day, nine
> to five...
>
> > You could also get an apprenticeship for live sound reinforcement
> somewhere.
> > If you end up on tour with David Bowie or something, that would be real
> > cool. I have a buddy that does that sort of thing for a living, and is
> > mixing live sound for some big names. If you want me to get you in touch
> > with him...I could pass on your email. He may be able to help you,
> > especially since you are fresh out of classes.
>
> That's very kind of you, thank you.
> What region would your friend be in? I'm western Canada right now...
>
> Cheers,
> greg
>
>

[Mike E.]

<snip>
> Hell is sitting in front of the same computer screen , day after day,
> nine to five...

As I have experienced the wonderful American economy and corperate
structure, being a programmer is diffcult. Software companies don't know
what they want, and they usually don't know how to get there. They jump on
fads and dump all their money into them. Then, when countless millions of
other people surpass you while you're wasting your time with a company
going nowhere, you'll lose your job... and you might be so lucky to get
work as a data entry clerk, like me. My life is Hell in the exact sense
that you have implied it. Before you know it, insanity will be called
"going software," instead of "going postal."

> <snip>