Audio engineering
The show goes on. Every time.
Silver Thread Media Group is the technical production company that helps promoters, venues, and touring artists run live audio without the dropouts, dead air, and last-minute scrambles that come from an underprepared crew. David McKay provides front-of-house and technical audio production built around redundancy, so nothing gets left to chance on show day.
Trusted across tours, corporate stages, and church production
Motivation
What triggers the need for a technical audio producer?
Most people don't reach out to a technical producer when things are calm. They reach out because someone got fired with three days' notice before a show, because a tour is ending and they need someone who pairs well with the rest of the crew, or because an in-house system has been patched together one too many times and it's finally time to start clean.
Whatever the trigger, the fear underneath is the same: what happens if it fails live, in front of everyone, with no do-over? A dropped mic during a keynote. Audio cutting out during an irreplaceable moment. A technician who doesn't vibe with the team and quietly makes the night worse.
Silver Thread Media Group exists to remove that fear entirely.
What you avoid
Silver Thread helps promoters, venues, and touring artists pull off live events without the technical failures and last-minute scrambles that turn a great show into a disaster story.
- No dead air during a set change
- No audio dropouts during a corporate keynote
- No gear failure with zero backup plan
- No crew member who can't problem-solve on the fly
- No "we'll figure it out" energy on show day
Value proposition
You're not paying an hourly rate. You're paying for peace of mind inside the chaos.
Redundancy built into every rig.
Backup paths and contingency plans are standard, not an upsell.
Real-time problem solving.
Years of live show experience mean most failure points get caught and corrected before they reach the audience.
A calm presence under pressure.
Artists and venue staff consistently describe the same feeling once David's on the board: "He's got it, it's fine."
Proven across formats.
Touring acts, festivals, corporate events, church production systems, and venue residencies.
Who it's for
Who is audio engineering for?
- Promoters and event producers who need the show to run clean, start to finish
- Venues that want a technician who protects their reputation, not just fills a slot
- Touring artists looking for someone who pairs well with an existing crew
- Corporate clients running high-stakes events where the budget for error is zero
- Organizations (churches, nonprofits) tired of patchwork systems that fail every few weeks
Process
How does the booking process work?
Four steps, one signal path — from first call to show day.
- 01
Discovery call.
We talk through the vision — what the event is, what's at stake, and what "good" looks like to you.
- 02
Budget and scope.
We align on what gear, crew, and prep are actually needed — no inflated packages, no guessing.
- 03
Technical walkthrough.
For larger or unfamiliar venues, a pre-production check to catch failure points before show day.
- 04
Show day.
Redundant systems, a calm hand on the board, and a technician who's already thought three steps ahead.
Pricing framework
Three tiers, scoped to the actual event.
Essentials
Single-day, lower-complexity live events
- FOH engineering
- Standard gear
- Day-of support
Custom quote — confirmed on discovery call.
Recommended
Multi-hour or higher-stakes live events
- Redundant systems
- Pre-production walkthrough
- Full FOH coverage
Custom quote — confirmed on discovery call.
Custom / Corporate
Festivals, tours, large corporate activations
- Fully scoped production
- Custom crew builds
- Tailored to budget
Custom quote — confirmed on discovery call.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What if my venue or setup is unfamiliar to Silver Thread Media Group?
A technical walkthrough before the event catches most surprises before they become problems on show day.
What happens if something breaks mid-show?
Every rig is built with backup paths, so failure points are planned for in advance rather than discovered live.
Will this fit my budget?
Pricing is scoped to the actual event. Tiered packages exist for smaller events, and custom quotes are available for festivals, tours, and larger productions.
Does Silver Thread Media Group travel for tours?
Yes — travel radius is confirmed on the discovery call so lodging, per diem, and lead-time logistics are locked in before booking.
Positioning
Silver Thread Media Group is the technical production company that helps artists, event producers, and organizations pull off high-stakes live audio and documentary video projects without the failures, missed shots, and last-minute scrambles that come from an underprepared crew.
Roster
Artists & acts on the roster.
Touring artists and acts trust Silver Thread Media Group behind the board because David has already worked their genre, their scale, and their stage. Here's a sample of the roster:
Book a discovery call- Red Handed Denial
- 100G
- Unprocessed
- Noah Guthrie
- David Luning
- Self Continuum
- Daedric
- Vola
- Edu Bega
- Natewantstobattle
- Cam Steady
- Genwunner
- Eyes Set To Kill
- Lauren Babic
- John 5
- Avi Vinocur
- Four Stroke Baron
- Grant Lee Philips
- Natalie Gelman
- Sambada
- Sabbath Lives
- Swifty
- Studio 54
- JD Simo
- Luther Dickinson
- When Doves Cry
- Sounds of Skynyrd
- Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
- Mark Robinson
- The Wedding Present
- Wesley Stace
- Morgan Wallen Experience
- Supersonic - The Oasis Experience
- Shoplifters United
- Sakoyana
- Starman SF
- Ockham's Razor
- Young Dubliners
- Tom Freund
Gear
What gear Silver Thread works with?
David has hands-on, working experience across the boards and systems most venues and tours actually run:
Audio Hardware
- Yamaha CL5
- Yamaha DM7
- Yamaha TF Series
- Allen & Heath SQ series
- Allen & Heath Avantis
- Allen & Heath dLive
- Behringer X32
- Behringer Wing
- Midas M32
- Presonus StudioLive
- Avid S6
- Soundcraft Vi3000
- Waves LV1
Audio Software
- Reaper
- ProTools
- Presonus Studio One
- Luna
- Mixing Station
Lighting Consoles / Programs
- Chroma-Q Vista
- Chamsys Consoles
- ADJ Consoles
Pricing
What does live audio engineering cost?
Pricing depends on the type of event and length of engagement. Here's a general range:
| Engagement Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Venue Rate | $250–$400/day |
| Tour Rate | $350–$600/day |
| Commercial Rate | $500–$1,250/day |
Custom quotes are available for festivals, multi-day tours, and large corporate activations.
Book now
Your next show doesn't have to be a gamble.
Booking lead time matters — the earlier you reach out, the more prep, redundancy, and peace of mind we can build in before show day.
Book a discovery call