Specialist in professional audio-over-IP systems and network architecture
Audio over networks was always an itch I had to scratch. From disastrous experiments in 1997 with 10Base-T on coax, through CobraNet, EtherSound, Hypermac, and a brief dalliance with AVB - I've lived through every generation of audio networking. Led Dante's live debut at City Salute (2008), the world's first deployment watched by over 2 million BBC2 viewers, then founded Audinate's European operations to establish Dante as the industry standard, advising over 100 manufacturers. Now a strong advocate for IPv6, MQTT spine-leaf architectures with underlay and overlay networks - vendor-neutral, secure, and scalable approaches that work not just for audio, but for modern data networks everywhere.
Audio over networks was always an itch I had to scratch. It started with disastrous experiments in 1997 using 10BASE-T on coax - a learning experience that taught me what not to do. From there, I explored every generation of audio networking as it emerged: CobraNet's early promise, EtherSound's deterministic approach, HyperMAC's innovations, and a brief dalliance with AVB's standards-based vision.
This journey culminated in 2008 when I led Dante's live debut at City Salute - the world's first deployment, broadcast to over 2 million BBC2 viewers. What followed was a decade of establishing Dante as the industry standard, founding Audinate's European operations, and advising over 100 manufacturers on implementations ranging from intimate venues to massive stadium tours.
Today, I'm a strong advocate for the next evolution: IPv6, MQTT, spine/leaf architectures with underlay and overlay networks. These approaches move beyond proprietary protocols toward vendor-neutral, secure, and scalable techniques - not just for audio, but for general data networks. The lessons learned from two decades of audio networking inform modern infrastructure design across all industries.
Founded and led Audinate's European operations, establishing the company as the de facto standard in professional audio networking. Advised design teams at over 100 manufacturers including leading names in professional AV equipment manufacturing. Provided technical leadership for some of the world's largest and most complex audio-visual systems.
Led digital mixing, control, and signal distribution systems for one of Europe's largest live sound production companies. Integrated cutting-edge audio technologies into high-pressure, failure-intolerant environments for major international events. Pioneered the use of Dante networking technology in live sound production.
Strong advocate for the next generation of network architecture: IPv6-native deployments, MQTT for efficient device communication, and spine-leaf topologies with underlay and overlay networks. These approaches move beyond proprietary audio networking toward vendor-neutral, secure, and infinitely scalable techniques that work not just for audio, but for general data networks.
Worked as sound engineer and producer for recording projects with major clients including BBC, EBU, Sony BMG, and EMI. Specialized in classical and jazz recordings, producing content for radio broadcasts and feature film incidental music.
The beginning of a lifelong pursuit: first experiments with audio over networks using 10BASE-T on coax. While these early attempts were admittedly disastrous, they sparked an enduring fascination with networked audio that would shape a career. Learned invaluable lessons about what doesn't work - the foundation for later successes with CobraNet, EtherSound, HyperMAC, and eventually Dante.
Studied horn performance and conducting at one of the world's leading music conservatoires. Performed on numerous world premieres as an orchestral player and appeared as soloist with various orchestras. This foundational training in music and acoustics provided a deep understanding of audio systems from both artistic and technical perspectives.
Industry-standard documentation, configuration guides, and technical presentations
Insights on audio networking, infrastructure design, and industry developments
Publications, presentations, and contributions to the professional audio community