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David is an audio engineer and performer currently based in Boston, MA. He is from the Rio Grande Valley (TX) and studied in the renowned Recording Arts & Sciences and Voice programs at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD.

As an engineer, David specializes in acoustic recording, working primarily with classical and jazz musicians. He has worked for the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 2019 as well as individuals and other organizations in the Boston area. David is also well-versed in livestream technology: he launched An die Musik Live!’s livestream series and continues to run many of the Harvard Musical Association’s livestreams.

An avid performer, David has garnered appearances as a soloist in oratorios and masses with the Peabody Symphony Orchestra and with the Trinity Church in the City of Boston’s choir and orchestra. David is one of the staff singers at the historic Trinity Church. He has also performed operatic roles as a student and with Opera Alchemy (Baltimore). David was appointed Associate Organist during his 4th season as a staff singer at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church [Baltimore], and was a regular substitute in subsequent seasons.

Aside from professional interests and experiences, David is an avid football (soccer) player and cyclist. While a student, he developed a passion for specialty coffee through part-time jobs at coffee shops and loves to share the experience of well-crafted coffee with his friends and family.

Recording Experience

 

Music.

 

Classical ensembles ranging from solo to orchestra, and everything in between.

Jazz ensembles ranging from small combos and soloists playing standards to 10-piece contemporary jazz orchestras and standard big bands.

Studio and commercial genres ranging from singer-songwriter pop and indie rock to heavy rock.

 

Analog.

 

Consoles including Neve 88RS, API 1608, and SSL G-Series.

Outboard gear including Ampex 2-track tape machines, tube-based compressors and amplifiers, and original EMT plate reverbs.

Experience in audio technology repair, including servicing loudspeakers, soldering cables and PCBs like in DIY headphone amps and microphones.

 

Digital.

 

Consoles including LAWO mc2 56, Yamaha DM2000/1000, and Sony Oxford OXF-R3.

Outboard gear including Lexicon and Bricasti digital reverberation units.

Softwares including Melodyne, iZotope RX repair suite, and various DAWs and video editing suites.