Henry Manitius
Henry Manitius' portfolio includes examples of services for a variety of clients, complemented by his expertise.
With multiple awards, nominations and certifications he is ready to exceed your expectations.
He began his career in the music industry at a young age where he made a notable contribution to radio.
In television, as well as film, he has fulfilled multiple roles requiring a comprehensive skill set.
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Henry has managed on-site audio for broadcast television, live events, theatre & streaming. His core responsibilities included designing sound systems, operating mixing consoles, managing equipment setups & troubleshooting audio issues in real-time. Ensuring clear balanced & high quality sound delivery for both the audience, performers & talent.
Additional responsibilities he has performed include:
Pre-Production Planning & System Design
• System Design & Specs: Reviewing show requirements, selecting the appropriate gear & tuning the sound system to the venue's acoustics.
• Schedule Coordination: Working alongside technical directors to ensure ample time for load-in rigging & sound checks.
• Team Management: Leading the audio crew by coordinating tasks with assistant audio engineers & stagehands.
• Acoustic Venue Analysis: Evaluating the room's shape, architectural materials, & natural reflections to “tune the room.”
• System Architecture: Interpreting technical needs to create signal flow plans, input/output (I/O) lists & microphone placement maps.
• Microphone Management: Fitting presenters or performers with lavaliere & headset microphones, hiding cables cleanly, and swapping out dead batteries.
• RF Coordination: Managing wireless microphone frequencies & antenna distribution to ensure signals do not drop out or interfere with other devices.
• Logistics Coordination: Working with the Technical Director or Production Manager to ensure the schedule provides adequate time for equipment load-in, rigging & calibration.
Live Event Execution, Production & Show Operations
• Mixing: Operating the main mixing console to blend microphones, music, & effects into a seamless, balanced mix.
• Real-Time Troubleshooting: Immediately diagnosing & fixing audio dropouts, equipment failures, or feedback during the live show.
• Department Coordination: Communicating clearly with stage managers, lighting crews, video operators, artists, and speakers.
• Front of House (FOH): Operating the primary digital or analog audio console to blend live microphones, instruments, background music & video playback feeds.
• Crew Leadership: Delegating tasks to technicians, monitor engineers & audio assistants.
• Cue Execution & Playback: Tracks the show rundown in real-time, triggering instant sound replays and automated presets on audio cues from the stage manager.
• Real-time Troubleshooting: Monitoring audio signals constantly to instantly diagnose and correct feedback, interference, or component failures.
Post-Production Operations & Maintenance
• System Strike & Loud-Out Management: Overseeing the safe teardown, organization & load-out of all audio gear.
• Equipment Maintenance: Evaluating broken components post-show, stripping down and repairing damaged hardware for future deployment.
• Production Debrief: Meeting with technical directors and production staff to review the execution & resolve any long-term system changes.
• Gear Maintenance: Cleaning, repairing, and testing equipment in the shop between events.
• System Upgrades: Redesigning and improving existing sound systems based on event feedback.
Music
Henry’s career also spans into the recording studio with expertise in translating artists,’ bands’ and producers' creative visions into professional, high-quality recordings. Skilled in operating studio equipment including mixing consoles and DAWs, strategically setting up and placing microphones, capturing pristine audio during tracking sessions, and executing precise editing and mixing to deliver polished, industry-standard results.
Preparation & Setup
• Equipment Calibration: Testing mixing consoles, preamplifiers, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and outboard hardware before the artist arrives.
• Microphone Selection: Choosing specific microphones (e.g., dynamic, condenser, ribbon) based on the unique tonal qualities of the instruments or vocalists.
• Mic Placement: Positioning microphones precisely within the studio space to capture clean audio while minimizing unwanted room reflections or bleed.
Tracking
• Signal Flow Management: Routing audio signals efficiently through consoles, patch bays, and software interfaces.
• Gain Staging: Adjusting input levels to ensure the recorded signal is loud and clear without causing digital clipping or distortion.
• Monitor Mix Creation: Setting up dedicated headphone mixes so musicians can clearly hear themselves and their backing tracks while performing.
• Session Navigation: Operating the DAW to smoothly drop in fixes, punch in overdubbed parts, and record multiple takes.
Audio Editing & Post-Production
• Track Cleanup: Removing background noises, clicks, pops, and dead air from the recorded tracks.
• Comping: Compiling the best parts of multiple performance takes into a single, flawless master track.
• Time and Pitch Correction: Aligning timing mismatches between instruments and subtly tuning vocal tracks where necessary.
• File Management: Organizing, labeling, and securely backing up complex multi-track audio sessions for future use.
Collaboration & Session Flow
• Creative Translation: Converting a producer's or artist's abstract descriptive terms (e.g., "make it sound warmer" or "give it more punch.”)
• Technical Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnosing and fixing unexpected equipment failures, broken cables, or software crashes mid-session to protect the creative momentum.
• Client Comfort: Maintaining a stress-free, encouraging, and highly professional environment so performers can deliver their best work.
