David has over 35 years of experience working in the music industry, particularly designing, installing and operating sound systems for live events and concerts. He is fully fluent with digital and analog technology, having worked as production and tour manager including running crews and tour logistics. He has toured the world with a variety of artists as T.M., FOH and Monitor Engineer, doing venues ranging from clubs to concert halls and largescale festivals.
As house and staff engineer for PA companies and music venues, he has worked with touring engineers, making shows run smoothly for musicians from all around the world.
David has experience engineering for live and studio recording, television and radio broadcast, Mobile Recording Trucks, and concert CD Production.
His company Rosoundesign operates as a corporate events production company doing high-end bespoke system design and installation including product launches and openings.
Music has always been part of everything David does, and after so many years in the music business he still has a great love for the job, with music remaining a driving force in his life.
David speaks both English and French, and a little Spanish.
Major Credits
De La Soul – FOH & Monitor Engineer 2018 – Present
Brand New Heavies – FOH & Monitor Engineer 2016 – Present
The Undertones – FOH Engineer 2016 – 18
London Jazz Café – House Engineer 2013 – Present
Larry Graham and Graham Central Station – FOH Engineer 2010 – 2014 Production and Engineering for the GCS tours in Europe and South America
Ledisi – FOH/Production Manager – ‘Pieces of Me’ European Tour 2011
Matt Bianco – FOH Worldwide 2008 – 2014
Howard Jones – Monitors European Tour 2008 – 2011
Tindersticks – FOH Engineer Worldwide 2001 – 2006
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Monitors UK Tours 2000 – 2007
Steve Martland – FOH 2003/2006
Les Ballets Africains – The National Dance Company of Guinea, West Africa. FOH and System Design Worldwide 1996 – 2000
Baaba Maal – Monitors European Tours 1999 & 2001
Trilok Gurtu – Front of House and TM European Summer Tour June/July 1998
Skan PA Hire (1995-2010)
Systems and Engineering Front of house and Monitors for many concerts and tours including:
- D’Angelo, James Brown, Guru, Coolio
- Classical outdoor firework and laser concerts: System design and operation in Stately Home and Castle grounds around the UK.
- Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Manchester Camerata
- Corporate Events – System design and engineering including The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Visit in Portsmouth Naval Base, Marks, and Spencer’s events, London Fashion Week, Festival Of The Sea.
1983-1990 FOH and TM for:
- That Petrol Emotion, Robyn Hitchcock, The Pogues, My Bloody Valentine et al…