AES Los Angeles 2014 Presenter or Author
Michael Parker
Primary Affiliation: Parker Audio Inc. - Los Angeles, CA, USA
?The following is a summary of my professional experience as a Sound Engineer and Mixer from the last 30 years;
I started my audio career in 1981 after graduating from Sound Master Institute of Record Engineer. After mixing in various live music venues, I landed my first major tour with Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam in 1985 and went on to tour with the following artist until 1999:
Smokey Robinson, Pointer Sister, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Earth Wind and Fire, Tracey Chapman, M.C. Hammer, Diana Ross, Kayne West, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, L.L. Cool J, Natalie Cole, 50 Cent and Prince.
I began my television career in 2000 mixing on the following variety and award shows;
American Idol, The Voice, The Talk, The Queen Latifah Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, Country Music Awards, American Country Music Awards, American Country Awards, Video Music Awards, ESPY, MTV and BET.
I’ve receive 8 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sound Mixing throughout my career.
Session List
Oct 10:
LS6: Understanding the Mystery of Mixing for In-Ear Monitors (Panelist)