The Right Stuff: The Keys To Success In The Role Of An A1
Sometimes it's a challenge to find qualified technicians that actually know the job of an A1 tech in professional audio.
By Craig Leerman • September 5, 2018As a regional production company owner, I regularly hire freelancers to fill certain roles, and sometimes it’s a challenge to find qualified technicians that actually know the job of an A1 tech in professional audio.
Some candidates that have proven disappointing are graduates of tech schools that didn’t seem to prepare those students for what’s actually required in the real world, while simultaneously filling their heads with the idea that they’re indeed very qualified. Others who have fallen short have actually worked in this business for many years and still can’t manage to competently set up a simple rig, or even an intercom for that matter.
With that in mind, it’s my position that anyone claiming to be an A1 audio tech must have the following skillset...
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