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Triumph Expressions
In February of 2008, I decided it was time to be official and register my company. That's when Design Wave Audio was born. We had a good year and began growing a reputation for top-notch audio. Just one year later, in February 2009, Design Wave merged with Triumph Expressions, seeing it as an unsurpassable opportunity to grow. I am currently part owner and Vice President of the company.
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Clair Global
Growing up in Lancaster, PA may be seen as a drag to some, but I see it as a great opportunity. I love where I come from and enjoy living here very much. One of the huge perks is having the largest audio company in the world right in my backyard. After applying for a job at Clair in the summer of 2009, I began working there as a shop technician and have really enjoyed the experience and the knowledge that can be found there.
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Calvary Church
Oh, Calvary. This is pretty much where it all began for me. I started working here when I was in 7th grade. I ran sound for our junior and senior high Sunday morning meetings on Grundorf speakers and a Mackie VLZ 24-4 mixing console. I am still employed by the church and run sound on Sunday mornings and for our college group meeting on Tuesdays.
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Audio Engineering
This is it for me. The cream of the crop. The icing on the cake. However you want to express it, this is what I know I want to do for the rest of my life. For me, live sound is one of those things where I wake up in the morning and say, "Alright, I get to go to work!". Now there are days where I am not so cheerful and don't feel quite this excited, but at the end of the day, I still look back and say, "Oh yeah, that's why I love what I do."
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Information Technology
Although audio is my main career focus, I also enjoy working on computer systems and maintaining voice and data networks. I have done a few VoIP and large scale network installations, as well as maintaining servers and consulting others on computer systems. There's just something about infrastructure that I like, seeing all those wires and just thinking about the potential of what can be done with systems like these.
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Systems Integration
Along with live and studio audio, I also do systems integration and consultation. Designing audio, video, and lighting systems for churches, clubs, and venues of any size are welcome by me. Seeing an idea through from concept to completion is a big task that can only be done with skillful planning and careful execution.
About Me
From humble beginnings running sound at his Church on a Mackie VLZ-24.4, Ben has come a long way in establishing himself as a professional audio engineer and continues to improve his skills on a daily basis. Ben shows a true passion for live audio and has a hard work ethic to back that up. He believes that the day you stop learning is the day you stop living. He believes you should continually be giving your best effort, that every show should be a hit, and to drop the ball is simply unacceptable.
Ben is currently located in Lancaster, PA, where he is involved in Church audio, co-owns a mid-sized audio company, and freelances for local companies and bands.
Get In Touch
I am always looking for new challenges and to meet new people. If you would like to contact me for any reason at all, please fill out the contact form below and I'll return your email as soon as I can. I look forward to hearing from you!