Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Live audio engineering often goes unnoticed despite being a crucial element in the entertainment industry. It requires a balance of skill and precision to ensure each live performance is delivered as intended, enhancing the experience for the audience.
This meticulous craft is where Francesco Albera excels — a skilled audio engineer whose journey began with a simple need: to record his own music at home. What started as a necessity evolved into a fervent passion. From his home studio in Italy, Francesco’s curiosity and dedication grew, leading him to Los Angeles in 2022.
Here, he honed his skills at the Musicians Institute and quickly transitioned into the professional realm. He has worked on various live events, including performances at Hollywood’s Bourbon Room and large outdoor festivals. It is within these dynamic and challenging settings that Francesco’s expertise has been evident.
Francesco’s journey into live audio engineering began out of necessity. As a teenager passionate about songwriting, he lacked the financial means to access professional studios. This led him to save up and buy equipment, as he recalls, “I saved up some money and bought the basic inexpensive audio gear to record myself at home,” laying the foundation for his future in audio engineering.
Transitioning to live sound presented distinct challenges and differences from the studio environment. In a studio, there is the lu.