Goal of Position: To setup, record and generally accommodate artists that agree to perform in our studios, either live to air, or in a pre-record situation. Sessions are typically 15-20 minutes of music and interview.
Current Number of Volunteers: Many
Positions Open: No limit
Sample Activities:
- Setup and tear down microphones, amplifiers, cables, stands, etc
- Greeting and briefing performers on studio resources and options
- Mixing, monitoring, and recording live performance and interview segments
- Authoring recorded audio using ProTools editing & Toast burning software
- Obtain a signed release form
- Preparing and uploading recorded contentto our website live performance archive
Timeframe:
- Length of commitment: Ongoing
- Estimated time committment: 2-3 hrs/session
Scheduling:
- At discretion of volunteer
- Schedule of upcoming sessions are posted online for volunteer engineers to "claim" on a first request basis
- Must be flexible within 2 hours of scheduled session (artists schedules are often erratic)
Worksite: KDHX Radio Station, 3504 Magnolia Ave.
Qualifications/Interest Sought (all training will be provided):
- Passion for live music, and a general interest in working with musicians
- Basic audio recording and ProTools editing
- Ability to stay cool under pressure (live performances and wrangling artists can get kinda hairy when the clock is ticking!)
Benefits:
- Gain experience mixing live audio
- Meet and work with local and touring artists, as well as other audio engineers
- Participate in what is a great blessing to our station: the willingness of regional and touring musicians to contribute their talent to our programming, and share their art with our listeners
Staff Contact: Andy Coco / Director of Production / 314-664-3955 x304 /
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If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, the first step is to sign up for our orientation class.
