David W Robb Email & Phone Number

Asheville, North Carolina

Returned to the serenity of a one-person office and revived the half-century-old moniker to distinguish myself as an independent audio design consultant specializing in systems for live performance. Currently working closely with several leading design firms, making daily use of teleworking practices and online communication with their widespread offices.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Formalized my long-standing relationship with the founders of this company. Joined their growing team to share my personal experience with the foundations and growth of the professional audio industry.

Asheville, North Carolina

Recruited by Dr. Lee Cooper to join an association of teachers, authors, editors, journalists, broadcasters, composers, and librarians. This assemblage of music enthusiasts functions as a pool of factual knowledge and research experience available to people who are pursuing music-related projects.

Asheville, North Carolina

New York City Metropolitan Area

Joined the New York office of Acoustic Distinctions (formerly known as Acoustic Dimensions) to recruit, organize, develop, and manage the AV consulting team of employees and outside contract workers, while providing designs for key performance audio and AV projects, including Apollo Theater Soundstage, New York; Lakeview Amphitheater, Syracuse; SUNY.

Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk, Connecticut

Joined Dr. Christopher Jaffe to provide performance audio and control systems designs for his venerable consulting firm known through the years as Jaffe Acoustics, Jaffe Holden Scarbrough Acoustics, and Jaffe Holden Acoustics. Rose through the ranks while recruiting and managing the audio and AV design group. Provided design criteria, quality standards.

Chapman University, Orange, California

Taught with (and learned from) a staff of highly talented folks representing mixing engineers, touring sound companies, pro sound manufacturers, etc. Hundreds of students graduated from these annual three-day events sponsored by Pro Sound News in cooperation with Synergetic Audio Concepts.

Woodstock, New York

Recruited by Dr. Don Pearson of famed parent company UltraSound. Managed all aspects of East Coast operations. Engaged in the design, fabrication, rental, and operation of specialized audio systems touring with Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, Starship, Lou Reed, Yes, Tracy Chapman, and others.

Woodstock, New York

Entertainment technology expert, specializing in design and fabrication of custom electronics and loudspeaker systems; tour production management; FOH and broadcast mixing; and recording services for: Wildweeds, Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Paul Winter Consort, Fabulous Rhinestones, Little Feat, Blue Oyster Cult, Crack the Sky.

Bearsville, New York

Recruited and financed by entertainment industry mogul Albert Grossman. Managed, designed, fabricated, staffed, and operated a unique sound reinforcement system that toured with discerning clients, including: Todd Rundgren, Utopia, Jerry Garcia Band, Grateful Dead, Orleans, and others.

Performing and recording musician playing trumpet in bands, orchestras, and jazz groups; and bass guitar in several rock bands.

Education record

Education record