Brandon Kappert

QUALIFICATIONS

I have experience with many facets of the entertainment business. Working in both music and television, I have been required to work under tight deadlines, while being accurate and concise with my work. In the television realm I have been a part shooting many styles of programming. Reality, documentary, hidden cam, and live broadcast programs all require specialized knowledge of field audio engineering. My experiences as a location sound mixer have provided me with the insight to effectively manage talent, as well as troubleshoot the problems commonly experienced in each of these respective styles of production.

EDUCATION
2006-2005 Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
2005-2004 Associate of Science in Recording Arts
Full Sail University

EMPLOYMENT
2010-2006 Freelance Field Audio Recorder, Brandon Kappert
• Owner and operator of Sound Devices 552 audio package
• Synchronization of various wireless microphone set ups
• Onsite voice over dubs with portable Pro Tools rig

2010-2007 Credit List
• The Ultimate Fighter (seasons 11-13) Spike
• Top Shot (season 1) History Channel
• Omarosa Ultimate Merger (season 1) TV One
• Top Chef (season 6) Bravo
• Sober House (season 2, Heidi Fleiss home visit) E!
• Paris Hilton’s New BFF (season 2) MTV
• Miss Universe Pageant 2009 & 2010 NBC
• Girls Next Door (Hugh’s Birthday) E!
• Foursome Playboy TV
• Miss U.S.A. Pageant 2009 & 2010 NBC
• What Would You Do? ABC Primetime (Hidden Cam)
• Rehab: Party At The Hard Rock,(2 seasons) Tru TV
• Top GEAR America, NBC/BBC (Pilot)
• Modern Marvels, History Channel
• Forensic Factor, Tru TV
REFERENCES

Victoria Levy
Executive Producer Holly’s World
818-692-5336

Audrey Smith
Field Produce & Post Supervisor
213-268-7385

Fernando Delgado
Stickman Sound, President
702-595-4088

Mark Ott
808 Post and Productions, President
702-241-0510

Carlos Siozon
Staff Camera Operator for EXTRA
917-435-1279

Audio Package

• Sound Devices 552, 5 channel ENG mixer
• Lectrosonic 411a, Wireless receivers (x2)
• Lectrosonic SMQ, Wireless transmitters (x2)
• DPA, Lavaliere microphones (x2)
• Countryman B6 Lavaliere microphones (x2)
• Sennheiser 416, Shotgun microphone
• PSC Elite series Boom pole
• Accompanying accessories