USA - Allen & Heath USA has announced the appointment of mixing engineer and experienced touring professional Jake Hartsfield as its new live sound and touring manager. Hartsfield, known for his work with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Rector, and Vulfpeck, brings expertise and a passion for audio that will significantly strengthen Allen & Heath’s commitment to live sound users.
Hartsfield's predecessor in the role, Mike Bangs, has been promoted to senior manager of live sound and touring - a new position with focus on high-level market development for touring customers and oversight of Allen & Heath training curricula.
In their new roles, Hartsfield and Bangs will both be instrumental in the expansion and delivery of Allen & Heath University, the company’s comprehensive in-person and online training programme. Drawing on his extensive experience as a front-of-house engineer and tour manager, Hartsfield will lead sessions across the United States, providing users with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to effectively operate Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive and versatile Avantis series digital mixing consoles.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Jake to the Allen & Heath USA team,” said Tom Der, director of market development at Allen & Heath USA. “His hands-on experience in both studio mixing and the demanding world of live touring makes him the perfect person to connect with our user base and provide the high-level support and training they expect from Allen & Heath."
"Everyone on this team is very proud of Mike Bangs and all he has contributed to the development of Allen & Heath in the touring world," said Rob Impala, VP of Pro Audio for American Music and Sound. "This is a very well-deserved promotion, and we look forward to seeing how much more he can grow in this expanded role.”
