Kels Brooks
Audio Engineer
Formula 1
I work with audio digital networks and computer systems to manage sound for live events.
I love the chance to travel and meet new people, as well as working in a niche environment - getting to listen to music at work is really fun! I work with lots of different musicians and performers and I still get to geek out about the maths and science behind my job, too!
I usually start my day reviewing the progress we've made on the jobs we're working on. Then I look at the pieces of equipment we need. I have a chat with my team about our goals for the day, and we start building our systems! can be doing anything from setting up networks to cleaning electronics, doing manual repairs, or checking our stock levels.
I completed a Bachelor's of Science (BSc) in Audio Engineering and a Master's of Science (MSc) in Computer Science. The MSc was totally optional, but something I did because I enjoyed it! I gained lots of work experience by working as a freelance Audio Engineer, and shadowing other engineers to learn what they do. I also did some extra qualifications, like Dante, AWS, and Pro Tools qualifications.
I'm hoping to work on even bigger gigs in the future, so I can travel more and work on even more live events! Continuing my training is really important for me, so I spend lots of time on Continued Professional Development (CPD) so I can keep learning and honing my skills.
I'm a big Formula 1 and football fan, so I spend lots of time watching races and matches. I love reading; I'm always trying to get my "to be read" pile smaller so I can buy more books. I love going to music gigs when I'm off the clock, too!
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire!" ~ Jennifer Lee