caleb kuennen

freelance recording and audio engineer

About

Freelance Audio Engineer with a diverse background in Studio Recording, Mobile Recording, Post-Production, FOH Mixing, Live Sound Tech, Load-In/Load-Out, Playing Multiple Instruments, Songwriting, and Intermediate Music Theory. Caleb is the sole proprietor of Stay Anchored Audio, a home-based recording studio located in Nevada, Iowa. Stay Anchored Audio focuses on artist development; tapping into the potential of each artist, and growing and developing artists to evolve in their craft.

Country

united states

City

des moines

Industry

music

Skill

audio engineering, sound, pro tools, recording, music production, live sound, studio recording, sound editing, drums, audio post production, music, songwriting, audio processing, singing, audio editing, professional audio, sound reinforcement, digital audio, musicians, foh, audio recording

Experience

freelance recording and audio engineer

stay anchored audio

stagehand

iatse local 67

2018-3 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

sound technician

cle, inc.

2016-2 - 2016-2 · 1 mo

I did short-term/temporary freelance work for CLE on two events where I was an AV tech and helped with strike and load out.

prn av technician

markey's rental and staging

2018-8 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

volunteer foh mixer and sound technician

harvest vineyard church

2015-4 - 2015-9 · 6 mos

FOH Mixing - To oversee all audio aspects of the service including but not limited to: Power up/down of sound system, mix front of house mix, mix preacher mic, mix musician IEM monitor mixes.

volunteer foh mixer and sound technician

heartland assembly

2014-9 - 2014-11 · 3 mos

volunteer foh mixer and sound technician

crossroad baptist church

2012-7 - 2014-7 · 2 yrs 1 mo

foh mixer and sound technician

the talent factory

2012-11 - 2013-7 · 9 mos

I ran sound for a variety show and prepared and played Karoke tracks, as well as many other miscellaneous tasks.

singer and songwriter

cable the man

2016-8 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

audio and production coordinator

lutheran church of hope ankeny

2017-10 - 2018-7 · 10 mos

facilities caretaker and apprentice engineer

alexander recording kompany

2013-7 - 2013-9 · 3 mos

I assisted the Head Engineer in set up and tear down of sessions as well as sitting in on sessions, and taking care of and organizing the studio facilities.

Education

nevada high school

2006-1 - 2009-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

nevada high school

2009-1 - 2013-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

As electives I took Band, Chorus, CAD/CAM, Metals Manufacturing, and other electives. Activities and Societies: Band, Chorus, Key Club, FCA, and Speech-Improv.