It's another edition of PreSonus Fam Friday. This one comes to us from across the pond! Meet Steve O'Brien. Steve had 19 years of experience in MI retail with a particular focus on guitar related products and service and 17 years of experience in various event production roles including guitar technician, sound engineer, stage management and production management. He joined the PreSonus family over in the Ireland office as a Sales Executive. Get to know more about Steve here!
How long have you worked for PreSonus?
6 Months
What's your official job title?
Sales Executive EMEA
What's your favourite thing about your job? Why did you choose to work here?
I've been involved in the MI business for over 20 years. I was looking for a change from Retail and PreSonus had an opening. It seemed like a logical progression and I really wanted to stay in the industry. My favourite thing about PreSonus so far is the family atmosphere across the whole company. I was made to feel at home immediately like I'd known people I'd just met for years.
What was the first 8-track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
Too young (ahem) for 8-Track, the first cassette was Bad by Michael Jackson, CD was The Heart of Saturday Night by Tom Waits and Download was Royal Blood's first Album.
Who's your go-to band or artist when you can't decide on something to listen to?
Songs for the Deaf by QOTSA will never let you down. Still blows me away after all these years.
What's your go-to Karaoke song?
I wouldn't inflict my singing voice on anyone, not even myself in the shower.
Everyone has a side gig, what's yours? OR when you're not at PreSonus, what are you up to?
I've worked as a Backline Tech for about 15 years. I'm not a great musician and discovered I was better at the production side of things years ago. Currently off the road what with starting the new job and the coronavirus situation. Next up, hopefully, is a week on the road with Paul Brady later this year.
What instruments do you play?
I own some guitars
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus products. InfoComm, NAMM, Install somewhere:
This Paul Brady Tour will be using PreSonus StudioLive console and rack mixers as stage boxes. All over AVB network. I'm very much looking forward to seeing it in action.
Got any tips for working with Studio One?
Watch Gregor's videos, I was completely new to it and found them great.
Is cereal soup? Why or why not?
Yes, Cereal counts as breakfast, lunch and dinner, always will.
What's invisible but you wish people could see?
RF interference, I spent a lot of my retail days explaining this to guitarists, would have been much easier if it was visible, like cartoon stink lines or something.
What is something that everyone looks stupid doing?
Playing Electronic drums with headphones on, all the moves and faces with none of the noise.
What's the strangest talent you have?
No matter where I am, I can always find the light switch in a dark room.
Follow Steve on Instagram as @dash_rickwood!
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It's another edition of PreSonus Fam Friday. This one comes to us from across the pond! Meet Steve O'Brien. Steve had 19 years of experience in MI retail with a particular focus on guitar related products and service and 17 years of experience in various event production roles including guitar technician, sound engineer, stage management and production management. He joined the PreSonus family over in the Ireland office as a Sales Executive. Get to know more about Steve here!
