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Live Sound Engineer

Hello there!

I’m Joost Baaij, Live Sound Engineer 🎡🎀🎹🎷🎸πŸ₯ located in Amsterdam.

With a passion that’s as loud as the gigs I work on, I’ve been part of monumental events like Zomergasten at Muziekgebouw and the iconic 76th edition of the Holland Festival. Specializing in systems design and psychoacoustics, I bring unparalleled sound quality that can elevate any event.

  • Freelance Audio Engineer for Hire
  • Expert in Dante, AES, and Digital Audio Networks
  • Skilled in Systems Design & Psychoacoustics
  • Experienced in Open Source Software & Linux Environments
  • Specialized in Festival and Large Venue Sound Engineering
  • Proficient in Acoustic Modeling and Simulation
  • Comprehensive Signal Flow Management
  • Adaptable to Analog & Digital Synth Artists
  • Certified IAB Live Audio Engineer

In the past, I’ve been full-stack internet developer πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» and owner of a Ruby on Rails studio. πŸ’Ž

Past gigs

View from the console

17 September 2023

Surinaams Klassiek: A Night of Melodic Fusion

This night, I had the distinct pleasure of managing the sound for the introduction of “Surinaams Klassiek” on Foyer Deck 1 at Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam.

View from my mixing position of the Wijdegat Concert 2023

9 September 2023

Wijdegat Concert: an Afternoon to Remember

Today, I had the privilege of being both the systems engineer and the front-of-house engineer for the Wijdegat Concert. And let me tell you, it was an experience like no other.

Richard Bona (foto Yassine Toumi)

2 September 2023

Richard Bona and the Metropole Orchestra

Last night, the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan het IJ was graced by the extraordinary talents of Richard Bona and the Metropole Orchestra. This performance was a long-anticipated one, originally slated for January 2022 but postponed due to the pandemic.

HvA Impact Xperience hero graphic

29 August 2023

Opening of the HvA Academic Year

On August 29th, I was part of the stage hand team for the Impact Xperience event at Muziekgebouw aan het IJ in Amsterdam. This event marked the festive opening of the new academic year organized by HvA.

Kamagurka op de set van Zomergasten

20 August 2023

Vpro Zomergasten: Kamagurka

Summer in the Netherlands isn’t just about sun and holidays; it also heralds the return of the acclaimed television series Zomergasten.

Opening of Holland Festival 2023 in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Amsterdam. Copyright Ada Nieuwendijk

10 June 2023

Holland Festival 2023

I was part of the setup for the Holland Festival 2023, marking its remarkable 76th edition.

Symfonieorkest de Philharmonie

4 June 2023

Symfonieorkest de Philharmonie

Worked as a humble stage hand at Muziekgebouw for the Italiaans drama event, performed by the renowned Symfonieorkest De Philharmonie.