EPISODE SYNOPSIS:

In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with Mike Fortunato, longtime music for television A2. In sharing his vast experience working in musical production, Mike explains what his role entails and it’s importance for any live event. Mike also shares some of the numerous events and places he’s worked on including some of his favorites. He also reminds the listener that “you’re only as good as your last job.”

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

• Mike’s background and experience in production
• Difference between A1 and A2 in production
• Some of Mike’s favorite events and experiences

BIO: 

Mike has worked with almost every musical headliner both on broadcast shows and live award shows. If you’ve seen a band perform on TV, chances are Mike was responsible for getting their sound off the stage and into your house.  When it comes to audio, he has done it all.  Beginning as a rock guitar player, to broadcast audio engineer, to first call music A2, he’s worked on some of the biggest stages and musical shows in the world.  Chances are if you’re watching a musical performance on television Mike was on that stage hours before laying in and taking care of all the mics, testing the audio.