From mixing sound for Tegan and Sara, Janelle Mon\u00e1e, and Ella Mai to engineering shows at Madison Square Garden and the Apollo, Amanda Davis has made her mark as one of the most sought-after live sound engineers in the industry. Her work has taken her everywhere\u2014even the backyard of Shonda Rhimes\u2014but her impact goes beyond the stage. Through her Berklee Online course, \u200b\u200bLive Event Sound Engineering and Concert Mixing 201<\/em><\/a> and through community outreach, Davis is shaping the next generation of engineers. In this Q&A, she shares candid insights into her career, from high-stakes performances to her philosophy on mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amanda Davis:<\/strong> Do I want to sleep or hang out?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Amanda Davis:<\/strong> How much work I\u2019ve gotta do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Amanda Davis:<\/strong> The airport in New Orleans, in front of a Starbucks, using their wi-fi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Amanda Davis:<\/strong> My faith is really a big part of my life in general, so I pray. And I truly believe in the transfer of energy, so while I\u2019m praying, I touch my faders, and just ask that everyone that\u2019s a part of the show is on one accord and that we are protected. And that everybody that came to see the show has a great time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s the hardest decision you face while on tour?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What determines which option wins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
With you traveling so much, and touring with artists, where is the most unique place you’ve done a Live Class from?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Do you have any rituals you do before a show?<\/strong><\/h2>\n