Rich Topham Jr. is a leader in bringing “sound education” to many throughout the years. With experience in just about all aspects of sound and recording in productions and post-productions, Rich Topham Jr. has worked with many major films, televisions series, sitcoms, commercials and industrial videos. Rich Topham Jr. himself has been awarded six Emmy Awards for technical support in sound. Rich is a member of Cinema Audio Society (CAS), Society of Motion Pictures Technicians and Engineers (SMPTE), Audio Engineering Society (AES), National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)and National Technical Investigators’ Association (NATIA).

Rich Topham Jr. says “Education is fundamentally the most important part of the audio business”. Professional Sound Services workshops cover the tools, techniques, and procedures used in the professional sound business. Students gain an appreciation of the aesthetic aspects of sound recording, learn tricks for creating an audio design and explore how to manipulate room tone, dialogue, and effects tracks for a realistic sound presence. Pre-production planning, boom and wireless microphone operation, microphone planting, tape-deck signal setup, and other techniques are also addressed. In addition, students are introduced to the latest recording equipment, inter-format recording for music videos and commercial production, time code and other management tools for post production.

Each month Professional Sound Services holds at least two workshops, either on-site in the NYC store or on-location at various colleges, universities or private businesses. Rich added ” It’s great to be with fellow audio technicians and share with them my personal stories and anecdotes.”

A Sample List of Colleges Rich Topham Jr. has taught at:

Testimonials:

“One of the best workshops I’ve ever been to. Answered so many questions. I’m starting a freelance sound business and this will help during set up.”
-Shelley Smith

“The workshop has given me added confidence to go out on the field as a new filed mixer. Rich is absolutely excellent and knowledgeable.”
-Ed Gutierrez, Sound Mixer / Director/ Producer

“Rich was fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable, very approachable and spoke from experience. He did not have an attitude considering his experience in the industry.”
-Daniel Azarian, Producer/Director

“It was extremely helpful for me since I’m still starting to get a grasp of audio and sound mixing. Rich was great. Well prepared, organized and very inviting.”
-Yanirys Sanchez

“Troubleshooting was excellent. It solved a lot of frequent problems I ran into…”
-Anastosia Hanney, Freelance sound

“The workshop was great to all levels. I took away many helpful tips. It is totally worth the price.”
-Dave Hall, Video Production

If you are interested in having Rich Topham Jr. at your college, university or private business, please contact Rich at 212.586.1033 or rich@pro-sound.com.