Carson McClain
Carson McClain
My name is Carson McClain, and I’m happy to be your Sweetwater Sales Engineer. Since the age of five, I’ve been OBSESSED with music and the instruments used to create each genre out there.
Since then, I’ve opened for national touring bands, national touring electronic musicians, and DJs. I’ve even been a club promoter, computer consultant, VJ, and video editor.
My tastes in music range from classical and electronic genres to Western swing, rock, hip-hop, classic metal, ’80s, and synth pop. As a songwriter, producer, and composer at heart, there really is not a genre out there that I won’t listen to or make.
I am currently working on composing projects, heavy electronic, sampling with outboard hardware like the MPC, and sound design with synths. I love outboard hardware!
If you have questions about audio interfaces, converters, speakers, headphones, or which mic is the best for you, then I am your man.
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 1302
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Education/Certifications:
Apple Specialist. Apogee Certification. Logic Gold Certification. Gibson Acoustic Expert training, Moog Expert Training, and Genelec Digital certification. College courses in audio, sound reinforcement, and video, which led to employment in those fields.
Hundreds of hours of product training on gear we carry at Sweetwater -
What was your occupation before coming to Sweetwater?
Head video editor, multimedia producer, Apple specialist, Mac computer consultant, live sound engineer, club promoter, DJ, musician, and singer.
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Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?
I was ready for that “next level” of music professional. Sweetwater has given me the opportunity to work with a vast range of customers and has increased my knowledge tenfold. Not only has this helped me in my personal life, but knowing that I’m helping bands, DJs, churches, and hobbyists achieve their goals is very rewarding.
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Technical strengths:
Computer recording, live performance with computers and instruments, songwriting, composing, drum machines, synthesizers (analog, virtual, and digital), home studio production, digital converters, analog summing, microphone/preamp selection, high-end outboard processing, and live sound
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Instruments you play:
Vocals, keyboards, bass, guitar, drum machines,samplers, computer composition.
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Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):
I love restoring and modifying cars and trucks. I love Thai, Lebanese, Indian, and Vietnamese food. I make yearly trips to Traverse City in northern Michigan. I enjoy unique bourbon, scotch, beer, and wine, especially when traveling to new places. I’m into mid-century modern homes and furniture, and I actually grew up on a farm as a kid and raised goats, cows, and chicken.
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What in your background prepared you most to help your customers with their audio needs?
Live performance with laptops since they first started being used on stages (2000, 2001).
Working in a consulting environment with graphic designers, video editors, recording engineers, and business clients. Club promotion and DJ experience as well as band performance. I’ve opened for national touring bands and national touring electronic musicians for most of my live career. -
What do you enjoy most about being part of the Sweetwater team?
The transformation from young musician to music industry professional is really the best for me. When I arrived at Sweetwater, I had a decent amount of knowledge. With the veteran status I’ve earned, I’m able to better help my customers with their gear, and in some cases, I help make their dreams a reality.
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Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?
Moog Music, Richard Devine, MGMT, Of Montreal, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charlie Clouser, Merle Haggard, Alessandro Cortini, Chris Vrenna, Clint Mansell, Brian Reitzell, Mindless Self Indulgence, KMFDM, 16 Volt, Combichrist, Metropolis Records, Capitol Records, Tom Jones, Warp Records, Angelspit, Elektron, Make Noise, Psyclon Nine, Com Truise
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Are you interested in working at Sweetwater?
Ask me about it!
Interview with Carson...
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Carson has been my sales rep for over 10 years. He’s always very knowledgeable, he takes the time to understand my needs, prompt in response, follows up, and provides great recommendations, and every time I am satisfied with my purchases. It’s always a pleasure doing business with him.
Blair from Petaluma, CA
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Carson is always very detailed and specific with recommendations. he is patient with me on the phone and asks enough questions to steer me to equipment I am ultimately very pleased with. The customer service at Sweetwater has been excellent for me.
JC from Louisville, KY
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Carson McClain and sweetwater have always provided me with excellent service! No doubt, whenever I need to purchase additional sound equipment, I will contact Carson. Regarding this most recent transaction, returning one item in exchange for another could not have been made more easy, and Carson's patience in dealing with my many questions going back & forth with numerous emails, was extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!
Phil from Springfield, IL
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Excellent customer service, excellent product, excellent staff! I love that I can always reach a live person with questions. I always get individual treatment.
Kathy from Wilmington, NC
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Absolutely amazed by the personal service on our order! It is obvious customer satisfaction is a priority. Your company would be the first place we would look for music related items. Great prices, great service and BTW, even the little touch of adding some candy made my kids very pleased! Thank you!
David from Renton, WA
