Case Study: Ben Findlay achieves intuitive, powerful live sound workflows with Avid Technology VENUE

Top Engineer Hits the Road with Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, and Avid VENUE

Ben Findlay, a respected live sound engineer working with artists like Peter Gabriel and Robert Plant, needed a live console that could bridge his studio background with demanding touring workflows. He chose Avid Technology’s Avid VENUE systems, including the VENUE Profile, because they offered a familiar Pro Tools-like environment, strong recall, and efficient operation for complex shows.

Avid Technology’s VENUE system helped Findlay run high-input productions on major tours, with 96 inputs for Peter Gabriel and 48 for Robert Plant, plus Stage Rack support for Peter’s show. The tight integration with Pro Tools, multitrack recording, Virtual Soundcheck, and plugin support improved troubleshooting, soundcheck flexibility, and creative control, making the system a powerful tool for his live mixing workflow.

Ben Findlay

Ben Findlay

Sound Engineer & Producer