Technician 8000949

Head Sound Operator – FOH Engineer – Technical Director
Languages: English, Afrikaans

RALTON
Date of Birth: June 2, 1990

Technical Skills
Digital Consoles: Digico SD7/SD10, Yamaha CL5, M7CL, DM2000, Allen & Heath dLive, Soundcraft Vi7000
Audio Software: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reason
Lighting: Martin Light Jockey, Mac2000, Congo, Hog 1000
Systems: Dante, QLab, AV & LED screen setup

Education
2008 National Senior Certificate (Matric), Randfontein High School, South Africa
2009 Studied toward Diploma in Sound Engineering, SAE College Cape Town (1st Year Completed)

Experience
May 2023-2025 currently, Head Sound Operator, Celebrity Cruises: Operate and maintain all onboard theatre sound systems, mix production and guest shows, handle cast installs, and support lighting and rigging departments; equipment used: Yamaha DM2000, Allen & Heath dLive, QLab, Dante.
2021 – 2023 Sound Technician (Freelance), Tanduka Productions: Responsible for full sound setup, mixing, and site visits; equipment: Digico SD7/SD10, Yamaha CL5, Soundcraft Vi7000.
2021 – 2023 Head Sound Technician (Freelance), MGG Productions: Led sound for live shows at SunBet Arena using Soundcraft Vi7000 and JBL Vertec system.
2021 – 2023 Sound Technician & AV (Freelance), Show Equip: Managed sound and AV setups for small to large-scale gigs; equipment: Yamaha 01v, Soundcraft, Yamaha CL5, RCF.
Jun 2014 – Apr 2019 Technical Director, R & R Media Solutions: Directed technical operations for events including sound, lighting, and staging departments.
Dec 2013 – Mar 2020 Cabin Crew Member, South African Airways: Ensured customer safety and service on international and domestic flights in business and economy class.
Jul 2012 – Oct 2012 Stage Staff / Sound Technician, Royal Caribbean: Assisted with stage operations and maintained venue sound systems.
Dec 2011 – Mar 2012 Ab Initio Cabin Crew Member (Learner), South African Airways: Trained and certified in onboard procedures, Airbus A-319 operations, and first aid.
Sep 2010 – Present Manager, Prestige AV: Managed events, mixed performances, supervised staff, maintained equipment; venue capacity ~3000; equipment: Yamaha M7CL, Martin Mac2000.
Sep 2010 Supervisor, Swissport Cargo: Ensured staff productivity, managed safety and schedules.
Feb 2009 – Sep 2010 Sound Engineer, Hellfire Productions: FOH sound, lighting, and monitor setup for major outdoor events; bands: Bob Marley & the Wailers, Rocking the Daisies, Earthdance.
Nov 2009 – Dec 2010 Sound Engineer, Pro-Sound Johannesburg: Mixed major theatre productions including Cats, Beauty and the Beast, FIFA World Cup ceremonies; equipment: Midas Pro6, Yamaha M7, Congo, Hog 1000.
2004 – 2008 Junior Sound Engineer / Senior Multi-track Engineer, JCC Media Production: Recorded and mixed live audio, post-production, and worked with gospel artist Benjamin Dube