Benjamin Poff

Biography

Benjamin Poff discovered his passion for audio engineering running live sound for a band as they toured the Midwest. During his time with the band, Ben began his recording studies attending The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe Ohio. He later obtained a B.B.A. in Music Business from Trevecca Nazarene University, continuing his education at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) where he earned an M.F.A. in Recording Arts and Technologies. During his time at MTSU he conducted research with engineer Ernest Chilakis on the influence of technical mixing decisions and the resulting impact on the perceived quality of a mix.

Benjamin has had numerous opportunities to work with an extensive catalog of musicians and songwriters. HIs recording credits include The Slips, Kim McLean, and The Peasall Sisters. Outside the studio, his career is focused on operating live sound reinforcement for various corporate events and concerts, including singer/songwriter Jeffery Steele and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Benjamin’s credits include participation in the production of a PBS program on the end of the NASA Space Shuttle Program, and a recording of a live performance of Dear Jerry Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia (Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Peter Frampton) for release on BluRay. He currently teaches courses in audio engineering technology for Belmont University.