Travis Crofton Email & Phone Number

Pendleton, Indiana, United States

A1, A2, LED Wall Tech, Stage Tech, •Run productions at various locations across the country for major companies/corporations.•Duties include loading/unloading trucks, audio setup, calibration, RF coordination, micing talent, FOH/monitor mixing, playback, and recording.•Maintain an extremely high level of production quality, professionalism, tidiness, and attention to detail.

Freelance live audio engineer, usually serving the role as (but not limited to) A1/FOH audio. Operating both in-house systems as well as constructing and running portable/temporary PA and lighting systems.• Clients include Purdue University, Purdue University Athletics (Football and basketball), art festivals, live music venues, etc.• Often set up my own (personally owned) PA system for events

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Studio dB120 is a professional home recording studio owned and operated by Travis Crofton. The studio is equipped with industry standard production programs (such as Pro Tools, Wavelab Pro, Reason, etc), high end outboard gear, and a vast collection of microphones. Responsible for microphone placement, patching, tracking, producing, editing, mixing, mastering, and studio maintenance. • Book bands, organize schedules, and responsible for accounting.• Research and design of the… Show more Studio dB120 is a professional home recording studio owned and operated by Travis Crofton. The studio is equipped with industry standard production programs (such as Pro Tools, Wavelab Pro, Reason, etc), high end outboard gear, and a vast collection of microphones. Responsible for microphone placement, patching, tracking, producing, editing, mixing, mastering, and studio maintenance. • Book bands, organize schedules, and responsible for accounting.• Research and design of the studio. Also constructed studio’s acoustics. • Construction and maintenance of elaborate guitar amp rigs and guitars. Show less

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

Live audio engineer, lighting designer, and video engineer at various venues across the Steel Stacks campus.

Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States

Lead technician for national and international music/entertainment groups•Audio: A1, FOH audio, monitors, audio for streaming, and recording.•Lighting: Programmed and ran the lighting board and fixtures, including traditional, LED, and moving lights.•Acted as a system tech for shows with their own engineers; settings up the stage and PA system, training them on the mixer, and performing as an A2•Responsible for managing crews of loaders and stage hands.•Performed video… Show more Lead technician for national and international music/entertainment groups•Audio: A1, FOH audio, monitors, audio for streaming, and recording.•Lighting: Programmed and ran the lighting board and fixtures, including traditional, LED, and moving lights.•Acted as a system tech for shows with their own engineers; settings up the stage and PA system, training them on the mixer, and performing as an A2•Responsible for managing crews of loaders and stage hands.•Performed video, streaming, projection/graphics, MC, and IT duties.•Researched, installed, and programmed a new audio mixer system in 2022. Show less

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

*In addition to previous responsibilities, added duties included technical coordination for audio advancements.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Audio Engineer, Theatre Tech for The Hall of Music Productions at Purdue University, which serves as the university’s professional in-house production company, which produces over 1100 events annually, both on and off campus.• Audio engineer for productions ranging from student productions, to lectures by world renowned speakers, to national and international musical artists, to sporting events with tens of thousands in attendance. Experience on both digital and analog systems.•… Show more Audio Engineer, Theatre Tech for The Hall of Music Productions at Purdue University, which serves as the university’s professional in-house production company, which produces over 1100 events annually, both on and off campus.• Audio engineer for productions ranging from student productions, to lectures by world renowned speakers, to national and international musical artists, to sporting events with tens of thousands in attendance. Experience on both digital and analog systems.• Live audio: FOH audio engineer, monitor engineer, and system technician for Purdue facilities/venues and other live audio systems; from small temporary PAs to +60,000 capacity sporting arenas. • Recording engineer: Tracking, editing, mixing, producing, and mastering. Projects included work for TV/Radio spots, concert productions, and live events.• Sound design: Creation of soundscapes, effects, voice over, etc material for productions.• Teaching: Continually gave instruction to students assisting in productions and who were under my supervision. Also helped teach several audio workshops for Purdue student's and community members.• System repair: Responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile as well as in house systems. • LD: Lighting Designer and operator for live events• Interpersonal Skills: Responsible for establishing/maintaining contact with clients on site. Maintained a high level of satisfaction with all involved parties, including artists, promoters, staff, and patrons. Show less

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Audio Engineer: Responsible for tracking, editing, producing, and mixing bands (regional and national).• System Tech: Maintained facilities and equipment.• Client Relations: Direct interaction with artists and responsible for helping achieve their goals/vision. Also responsible for setting up schedules with clients and handling payments from them.

Laguna, New Mexico, United States

*In addition to the tasks and responsibilities of previous (Assistant Tech) position*• Head audio engineer and LD of a third (new) venue, Thunder Road Steakhouse• Helped with hiring, scheduling, coordination, and training of a new/second assistant audio engineer.• Technical Advancement: Contacted and conducted all technical coordination with artists and their management for two of the casino's venues. Was also responsible for going over and having artist sign their entertainment… Show more *In addition to the tasks and responsibilities of previous (Assistant Tech) position*• Head audio engineer and LD of a third (new) venue, Thunder Road Steakhouse• Helped with hiring, scheduling, coordination, and training of a new/second assistant audio engineer.• Technical Advancement: Contacted and conducted all technical coordination with artists and their management for two of the casino's venues. Was also responsible for going over and having artist sign their entertainment contracts and paying the artists after their performances. • Helped with the technical conversion of KXX Nightclub to the newly renovated Envy Nightclub. This included programming the new multi-million dollar light, video, immersive LED system in ENVY club, which required integrating multiple systems together. •With the assistant audio engineer, designed and setup (weekly) a full "nightclub" lighting rig and PA system in a ballroom so entertainment could continue while the nightclub renovation was constructed. Show less

Laguna, New Mexico, United States

• Audio engineer at Legends Theater (2,800 indoor theater) and KXX Nightclub, as well as all pop-up/temporary PAs around the casino.• Live sound: FOH and monitor engineer for local, regional, and national acts.• Lighting Designer: Responsible for designing and running lights and video on multi-million dollar system in KXX Nightclub. Lighting design ranged from live band to fully immersive DJ club settings.• System Tech: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of audio and… Show more • Audio engineer at Legends Theater (2,800 indoor theater) and KXX Nightclub, as well as all pop-up/temporary PAs around the casino.• Live sound: FOH and monitor engineer for local, regional, and national acts.• Lighting Designer: Responsible for designing and running lights and video on multi-million dollar system in KXX Nightclub. Lighting design ranged from live band to fully immersive DJ club settings.• System Tech: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of audio and lighting systems across the casino's venues.• Artist Relations: Responsible for contact, interaction, relations, and pay for all artists at KXX Nightclub. Show less

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Doug Geist has been my main mentor. I first attended classes at his recording studio through the University of New Mexico. I would go on to setup, attend, and help in various sessions at the studio, including a voice over course through a local college. He helped set me on course for my high (trade school) education and helped me start my courier in the live audio industry.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Freelance audio engineer at a variety of different bars and venues around the city of Albuquerque, NM.

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Audio Engineering, Honors Graduate

-Earned the status of "Honors Graduate"

Audio Engineering / Political Science

*Dean's List / Honor Roll

High School Diploma