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WHAT
THEY'RE SAYING
"David has demonstrated competence and
imagination, particularly in sound amplification systems
design, as well as a keen ear for subtleties of room
acoustics. I am pleased to recommend him..." Ewart A. Wetheril
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David Kennedy is the principal
consultant of David Kennedy Associates. A brief
biographical sketch and resume follows. CONSULTING SERVICES
David's expertise includes the design of
architectural acoustics, custom loudspeaker clusters, sound
reinforcement/playback, video display, network and other low
voltage systems. Representative projects include auditoria,
churches, conference, performing arts and other commercial
facilities. His designs include computer modeling, drawings
and written specifications for A/V systems as well as the
coordination of these services with the architectural and
electro-mechanical requirements of the new system. He
reviews bid submittals and provides installation
supervision, inspection, adjustment, training and operation
of sound systems. His specialty is the design of custom,
state-of-the-art loudspeaker clusters for large assembly
spaces. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
David has personally designed and
supervised the installation of sound reinforcement systems
for hundreds of assembly spaces. He has also provided sound
mixing services for concert tours, "mega" churches and
recording projects. Recent projects include programming,
design, contract documents and administration for Southeast
Christian Church; a multi-million dollar digital A/V systems
project, servicing a 760,000 sq. ft. campus in Louisville.
David’s responsibilities have included design of premium
quality sound, video and control systems for a variety of
assembly spaces. He has provided consulting services to
architects, engineers, churches, manufacturers, owners and
other organizations in need of technical systems design
services. David began his career in the
professional sound industry in 1980 as the owner and lead
designer of Sound Advise; he successfully operated his
business for seven years. With the goal of expand-ing his
professional capability and expertise, he gained invaluable
experience as an A/V systems designer for His Sound of
Fresno and Paoletti Associates of San Francisco. In 1991, he
founded David Kennedy & Associates. David also served as the
Senior Acoustics and A/V Systems Consultant for Michael
Garrison Associates of Fresno, for several years.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Audio
Engineering Society (AES)
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Acoustical
Society of America (ASA)
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National
Sound Contractors (NSCA)
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Synergetic
Audio Concepts - advanced
TECHNICAL PAPERS WRITTEN
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"Loudspeaker Manufacturers Debate Differing Design
Philosophies" Pro Sound News Jan. 1994
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"The Final
Word on Diaphragm Materials" Pro Sound News, Jan. 1994
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"All
Church Sound Systems Are Not Created Equal" Sound &
Video Contractor
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Electronic
Acoustics System study for Southeast Christian Church,
Oct. 1991
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