Experienced, FOH engineer with excellent ear

Professionalism.

The best sound quality that your PA system is capable of producing.

An intimate, richly-detailed mix that's punchy without being too loud.

Excellent PA system troubleshooting skills.

My name is Joel Parker (aka "dB Parker"). I provide FOH engineer & PA system consulting/design services throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul greater metro & surrounding areas. I'm an experienced FOH engineer, PA system designer, and former PA company owner. I've been mixing live sound & designing PA systems since the mid-70s.

I spent nearly 20 years in the industry as a full-time FOH engineer & PA system designer/owner. I also hold a degree in electronics, and I taught a two-year electronics program at college. I have extensive experience with designing PA systems. I also have experience as a band leader & crew manager.

During the 80s/early 90s, I was known around the Twin Cities area for my self-designed, 5-way active front-loaded stereo Bag End PA - which was regarded by many in the industry as being the best-sounding club-sized PA system in the tri-state area.

Along with my excellent ear & technical abilities, I am noted for my maturity & professionalism.

Hire me to mix your next gig, and I will provide the best sound that your PA system is capable of delivering.

Here's a sample of my live mixing - recorded directly from the house console at various clubs in the Mpls/St. Paul metro area - with no post-processing:

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I provide my ear, technical ability, headphones, a Korg MR1 high-resolution digital audio recorder, and break music player (if one is not available). You provide the PA, outboard audio gear, mics & stands, cabling, etc.