Speakers

Brian McDonald is a member of the Research and Development team for Yamaha Corporation. He focuses on the development of professional audio, business solution, and content creation products. As part of the Yamaha Spatial Audio team, a group combining the strength of Yamaha, NEXO, and Steinberg, Brian works with his global colleagues to bring electronic acoustic and immersive solutions to the market.

Prior to joining Yamaha, Brian worked as theatrical sound designer. His work has been heard on and off-Broadway and in professional regional theaters across the United States. In addition to sound design, Brian has been a consultant for content creation including several podcasts and distance learning platforms. As an AV professional, Brian has worked in nearly every corner of production. From mixing shows to boom operator, voice over artist, and sound effect maker, his breadth of experience is diverse.