Rob Howe

Whitfield, QLD, Australia
 📞 0449 123 734 | ✉️ rob@robhowemusic.com | 🌐 robhowemusic.com

Professional Profile

Experienced Head of Audio and live sound engineer with over a decade in professional audio, spanning concerts, festivals, theatre, and corporate AV. Skilled at delivering pristine mixes under pressure, integrating complex digital audio networks (AVB, Dante), and managing large-scale PA and wireless systems. Known for a calm, detail-oriented approach, strong leadership, and the ability to translate creative vision into reliable, world-class sound.

Core Skills

• FOH & Monitor Engineering – Avid VENUE S6L, S3L-X, SC48, MIDAS Pro Series, DigiCo SD12

• Audio Networking – Dante, AVB, MADI, Waves SoundGrid

• Wireless & RF Management – Shure Axient, WSM/Wireless Workbench

• System Design & Tuning – Direct Out, Lake, SMAART, ArrayCalc

• Recording & Broadcast – Pro Tools, Logic, LiveProfessor, streaming integration

• Leadership & Training – Team management, crew coordination, technical mentoring

Professional Experience

Freelance Live Sound Engineer

2016 - Present

• FOH and monitor engineer for touring bands and local festivals across Australia.

• Managed wireless systems and RF coordination for multi-mic corporate gigs.

• Built and tuned custom PA systems and studio monitors for critical listening.

• Operated mixing consoles and playback systems for live theatre productions.

• Integrated video, lighting, and audio workflows for multidisciplinary events.

• Delivered high-quality sound reinforcement for conferences, awards nights, and civic ceremonies.

Head of Audio - Cairns Performing Arts Centre

2021 – 2024

• Lead audio operations for theatre, civic events, concerts, and corporate conferences.

• Designed and maintained AVB/Dante/MADI hybrid networks across venues.

• Managed and trained a team of junior techs, ensuring consistent technical standards.

• Mixed FOH and monitors for artists across diverse genres, from classical ensembles to touring rock acts.

• Collaborated with producers and directors to ensure seamless integration of sound with staging and visuals.

Education

MEng (Hons) Civil & Structural Engineering
 University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK)