Natasha Chelgat- Live sound engineer
About
Live sound is more than just flipping faders and manipulating sound waves- it's about crafting an immersive experience and bringing communities together.
Natasha is a dedicated live sound engineer with three years of experience mixing for emerging artists and bands. She enjoys working with local bands, hearing their music performances develop and being a part of their journey.
She has worked with various mixing consoles, including MIDAS, Allen & Heath, and Behringer. Through her degree at ACM, she has gained expertise in capturing live recording's using digital audio networking systems such as Dante, as well as post-production mixing in Pro-Tools.
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Although her current specialism lies with rock and indie bands, Natasha is committed to diversifying and tailoring her audio processing and miking techniques to suite a broader range of genres.​
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Her passion for live sound stems from her musical background as a Cornet player, which give's her a unique approach to mixing and production.
More about Natasha's ACM Experience
Natasha’s degree in live sound engineering involved working on collaborative projects with other creatives in the industry, such as producers and singer-songwriters. In these projects, she took responsibility for all live audio-related aspects, including monitor mixing and FOH mixing.
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Natasha's accomplishments included facilitating live streams for the ACM Studio Lounge at Metropolis in London and The Electric Theatre in Guildford.
Recent work (2023-)
Streaming engineer -KINOKO CURSE performing Creep by Radio Head and Hysteria by Muse, with session musicians live steamed on Youtube.
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"Natasha was a pleasure to work with. She was professional and overcame the challenges that we faced whilst filming our livestream. She would be a great asset to any project she is a part of in the future."​
Jacob Newton ( KINOKO CURSE drummer)
Recording (live) and Mix engineer - Black light performing their original song 'Wouldn't Sigh'.
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"She is a hard working individual, who not only specialises in live and studio engineering but also excels in leading and managing creative project's"
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Hassan Zaigham (band manager)
​FOH engineer- Gojira cover band performance, masterclass session.
CV
Professional summary
​​​​​​Natasha is a passionate and skilled live sound engineer with three years of experience in FOH mixing, live recording, and audio networking. Proficient in PA system operation, equipment troubleshooting, and audio mixing, with a keen ear for detail. She has a clear commitment to delivering high-quality sound and is dedicated to meeting the creative vision of performances and ensuring clear, balanced, and dynamic audio that captivates audiences.
Skills
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FOH & monitor mixing
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Live recording & streaming
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Digital audio networking (Dante)
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AV network systems & NDI setup
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Pro Tools & post-production mixing
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Sound system setup & troubleshooting
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Creating stage plans, channel lists & risk assessments
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Leadership & team collaboration
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Time management
Education
​2022-2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Academy of contemporary music (ACM).
2020-2022
A-levels
Physics, Music technology, Business and EPQ.
Cedars Upper school.
Career experience
Theatre technician: 09/2023 - present
Grove theatre
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Worked closely with bands and musical theatre performers demonstrating communication and soft skills.​
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Operated and troubleshot wireless microphones, resolving interference issues relating to radio frequencies to ensure clear and reliable performance.​
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Simultaneous queuing of music tracks on QLab and reading of scripts, ensuring smooth transitions during live performances.
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Addressed and resolved stage monitor routing issues, ensuring high-quality sound for performers.
Additional Qualifications
Dante Certification Level 1. 2023- (in progress)
Contact me!
I'm excited for new opportunities, whether live, studio or technical crew work.