Professional Live Sound Senior Monitor Engineer (MOH)
A senior-level audio engineer with 8+ years of experience, capable of combined FOH and monitor duties, studio recording, and post-production audio mixing.
Positions & specializations
About this operator
The Professional Senior Monitor Engineer is a versatile senior audio professional capable of managing complex audio workflows. This engineer handles both FOH (audience sound) and MOH (monitor sound) duties simultaneously for medium-scale events, or focuses on studio recording and post-production audio mixing. Senior mix engineers are experienced with combined FOH/MOH setups where a single operator manages both what the audience hears and what performers hear — efficient for smaller venue productions. They also bring studio recording experience and post-production capabilities for projects requiring audio capture and editing beyond live events.
This is our senior professional tier - capable of serious live events, concerts, conferences, and commercial productions. We do not position this operator as an industry expert or award-grade specialist. For arena tours, festival headline acts, or world-class studio mastering, please engage an independent industry specialist directly.
Skills
Equipment they operate
- Digital and analog mixing consoles
- FOH and monitor system configuration
- Studio recording equipment
- Post-production audio software (Pro Tools, Logic, etc.)
- Signal processing and audio routing
- Wireless microphone coordination
Responsibilities
- Combined FOH and MOH mixing for live events
- Managing floor wedge and in-ear monitor mixes
- Studio recording session management
- Post-production audio mixing and editing
- Sound check and live event audio management
- Coordinating audio workflows for complex productions
Common use cases
What's included
- 1 × Senior Mix Sound Engineer (8+ years experience)
- Professional audio operation for client-provided or rented equipment
- Sound check time (30–60 minutes before event, included in booking)
- 8 hours of coverage
Extra charges (quoted on booking)
- Outstation travel — Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
- Overtime — 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
Frequently asked
Does the audio engineer bring their own equipment?
Can one engineer handle both FOH and monitor mixing?
What post-production services are available?
How early should the engineer arrive for setup?
What is the standard coverage duration?
What is the minimum rental period?
Do travel charges apply?
Things to know
- Standard booking covers 8 hours. Overtime charged at 150% of hourly rate.
- Audio engineer provides labor only — sound system, studio equipment, and related gear are rented separately unless specified.
- Venue power supply (230V) must be available. Generator rental available separately.
- Sound check time (30–60 min before event) is included in the booking duration.
- For large-scale productions requiring simultaneous dedicated FOH and MOH engineers, book separate operators.
- Post-production timelines and deliverables to be confirmed at booking.
- Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
- Food and refreshments must be arranged by the client for events over 4 hours.
- Advance booking recommended — minimum 3 days notice.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of event forfeits the booking fee.
- For support, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500