I'm essentially now fully retired except to providing backup service to previous contract accounts.John Schmidt Audio/Video Systems Design provided the following services:Design & checkout, commissioning, setup, maintenance of audio/video systems.Troubleshoot and correct audio/video problems.Training/instruction on operation of A/V systems and equipmentLocation audio recording.Audio media transfer, restoration.I am now retired as the contract Chief Engineer… Show more I'm essentially now fully retired except to providing backup service to previous contract accounts.John Schmidt Audio/Video Systems Design provided the following services:Design & checkout, commissioning, setup, maintenance of audio/video systems.Troubleshoot and correct audio/video problems.Training/instruction on operation of A/V systems and equipmentLocation audio recording.Audio media transfer, restoration.I am now retired as the contract Chief Engineer of WPPB, 88.3 and WRLI, 91.3, both in Southampton, NY.I have over 50 years experience in all aspects of audio/video systems, including analog, digital and IP based systems. These systems have ranged from small personal facilities, to radio stations, recording studios and major television network facilities. I have, at various times, specified, designed and documented facilities, ordered the equipment and supplies to construct and maintain them, built them, commissioned them for operation, maintained them, trained the operators to use the equipment, and used some of the facilities for my own projects.I also have extensive experience troubleshooting and either repairing or supervising the repair of all kinds of audio/video and broadcasting equipment and systems ranging from small portable equipment to large FM broadcast transmitters. This work has ranged from routine commissioning and fault isolation to emergency fault isolation and repair of critical broadcast systemsIn this day and age of "throw away and replace" maintenance, I have often specialized in solving problems in interfacing different pieces of equipment.I also own equipment and software to capture field audio recordings of acoustic music and edit it for publication (CD's, audio files, etc.) and to digitize various analog formats (tape, cassette, phonograph records, some video formats) including moderate levels of restoration. I have several long term customers, and have been capturing digital field recordings for 20 years now. Show less

Designed, supervised construction and operation of radio and television network audio/video systems and equipment. Participated in the design of many major facilities.Some of the significant projects:Was responsible for audio systems design of TV2 (1980, Good Morning America, World News, Nightline, etc.) TV6 (1991, and again about 2004, many programs) TV5 (Master Control AFV Switcher, about 1993) TV7 (first digital large audio console, 1995, many programs, particularly sports)… Show more Designed, supervised construction and operation of radio and television network audio/video systems and equipment. Participated in the design of many major facilities.Some of the significant projects:Was responsible for audio systems design of TV2 (1980, Good Morning America, World News, Nightline, etc.) TV6 (1991, and again about 2004, many programs) TV5 (Master Control AFV Switcher, about 1993) TV7 (first digital large audio console, 1995, many programs, particularly sports) TV24 rebuild (1997, for The View). Further upgrades of TV24 in 2004 and 2012 (also for The View) TV17 (1998, One Life to Live) TV7/TV1 (2010, the Katie Show)Designed four audio sweetening facilities, 1979, 1990-1992 and 2003.Designed, supervised installation and cutover of new master plant video reference/timecode system for entire New York television plant. (2006-11)Responsible for converting television network to stereo including modifications to affiliate interfaces (1980's), WABC master control switcher upgrade to stereo (1988)Designed and installed new central facilities for the ABC Radio Network, including playout automation system and homegrown traffic system (1982-5)Installation of loudness metering and controllers to meet FCC requirements (2009-2013)Design of "network strings" network output equipment feeding affiliates (1988) Show less

(Most of the time as a volunteer) designed, built and maintained college radio station facility: Studios, carrier-current and FM transmitters, OB equipment. Consulted with architect on design of new studios, supervised contractors and later student volunteers for construction and equipping studios. Filed for and obtained FCC FM license, and later power increase. Designed and built studios and FM transmitter plants. Trained students to get FCC licenses and operate studio/transmitter… Show more (Most of the time as a volunteer) designed, built and maintained college radio station facility: Studios, carrier-current and FM transmitters, OB equipment. Consulted with architect on design of new studios, supervised contractors and later student volunteers for construction and equipping studios. Filed for and obtained FCC FM license, and later power increase. Designed and built studios and FM transmitter plants. Trained students to get FCC licenses and operate studio/transmitter facilities. Show less

Specified and purchased A/V and electronics equipment for the university. Obtained FM FCC broadcast license and was Technical Director for the campus radio station, WALI/WBAU. Supervised electronics maintenance shop. Supervised interconnect telephone system. Supervised construction of Olmstead Theater as owner's representative. Specified and supervised A/V and lighting systems for new theater. Supervised and oversaw updating of 13KV Primary power distribution on campus. Oversaw and did… Show more Specified and purchased A/V and electronics equipment for the university. Obtained FM FCC broadcast license and was Technical Director for the campus radio station, WALI/WBAU. Supervised electronics maintenance shop. Supervised interconnect telephone system. Supervised construction of Olmstead Theater as owner's representative. Specified and supervised A/V and lighting systems for new theater. Supervised and oversaw updating of 13KV Primary power distribution on campus. Oversaw and did emergency maintenance of numerous electrical and electronic systems ranging to variable speed pump controls and boiler flame control system in central heating plant. Show less

Designed, installed and maintained radio studio and transmitter facilities. Served as assistant Chief Engineer of WLIR, Garden City from 1970 until 1977. Served as Chief Engineer of WBAI, NYC in 1977.

Worked on Lunar Module program, significantly involved in design of Lunar Module power distribution system, among other responsibilities.