Ryan Mercer

Audio Technician

rmercer105@gmail.com · 612-300-4465 · Madison, WI

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Selected Recordings

FOH mixes & multitrack sessions, played back at source resolution.

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About

Summary

Audio technician and Communication Arts student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison specializing in live sound, broadcast audio, and recording. Experienced supporting performances through FOH mixing, live recording, and technical production, with hands-on experience in venue, broadcast, and corporate A/V environments. Expected to graduate Fall 2026.

Skills

What I Know

Audio

Live sound reinforcement, FOH mixing, signal flow & routing, multitrack recording, mixing & mastering

Equipment

Digital consoles, microphone systems, monitor systems, DI boxes, live recording setups

Programs

Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects

Experience

Where I've Worked

May 2026 – Dec 2026

Assistant Technical Director

WSUM Student Radio, Madison, WI

FOH mixing, live recording, and broadcast engineering for weekly in-station artist performances; equipment maintenance and crew training.

May 2026 – Dec 2026

Special Events Attendant

City of Madison Parks Division

Deployed portable PA systems and a mobile LED video wall for outdoor screenings and public events, from setup through teardown.

May 2025 – Aug 2025

Production Intern

EideCom, Minneapolis, MN

Supported load-in/load-out of A/V and staging equipment; organized and inventoried gear for a company-wide relocation.

Education

School

B.S., Communication Arts — Radio, Television, Film

University of Wisconsin–Madison · Expected Fall 2026