Dave Brow
Dave Brow
Hi, I am Dave Brow, Senior Sales Engineer. I have been with Sweetwater since 2000. I am from Los Angeles originally. I worked as an audio engineer in Hollywood at two major VO studios for 12 years. I also owned my own duplication and location recording business called SoundZone. I play bass as my primary instrument, but I also play guitar, piano/keys, melodica, ukulele, and a little mandolin. One of my specialties is microphones. I have a large personal collection in my home studio and have used many classic models throughout my 30+ years of recording. I enjoy helping my customers find the right solution to their audio needs.
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 1289
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Education/Certifications:
Institute of Audio/Video Engineering - Los Angeles, CA, 1984-85
Sweetwater University - 2000 -
Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?
I had been a customer for many years and really appreciated their service. I decided I wanted to leave LA, and I saw Sweetwater as a great opportunity.
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Technical strengths:
Microphones, recording, editing, and mastering
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Gear you own:
Many microphones, including Blue Bottle with multiple capsules, RODE Classic II 15th anniversary model, Mojave MA-301FET, RODE NTG-3 shotgun, AKG C414 XLII & C451b, RODE NTR, and many more. UA 6176, LA-2A & 4710d, PreSonus Quantum, Eventide 2016, Space & TimeFactor, Focal Solo6 Bes, ADAM ANF10s, Yamaha HS10W sub, PreSonus FaderPort 8, Apple iMac loaded with DAWs, plug-ins, and VIs. Old Dell PC so I can still use Sound Forge and CD Architect. Lots of guitars, keyboards, and more.
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Family info:
Married to my beautiful wife Diane since ’91, and we have two grown children, Terralyn and Quinn. We also have a pet bird, a nanday conure named Brandy (the leg breaker!)
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Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):
I love the NFL! I used to surf when I lived near the beach. I like helping my wife with our vegetable garden each year. Beach Boys and Beatles were my biggest musical influences growing up. Favorite TV shows: Modern Family, Pardon the Interruption, and Chopped.
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Real-life hero:
Buzz Aldrin. I actually got to meet him doing a VO session. He stuck out his hand and introduced himself as Buzz Lightyear! Great guy and a true American hero.
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Guilty pleasure of choice:
My wife’s homemade bagels. They are getting famous here in Ft. Wayne!
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Describe the most dramatic situation in which you provided the Sweetwater Difference for a customer, or the most unusual/creative solution to a customer's problem:
I had a customer in Michigan with a PA speaker that blew the night before a big gig. He wasn’t going to be able to make the round trip in time to get to the gig, so I got a replacement and met him more than halfway to swap them. By the way, he became one of my best friends, and we are in a band together now.
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What's the biggest gig you've ever played?
I have been fortunate to play at many famous venues like the Whisky, The Roxy, the Troubadour, and the El Rey Theatre with Wonderboy and Troy. I think the largest venue, though, was the Malibu Chili Cook-Off with Key Factor in 1991.
Interview with Dave...
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If I could give Sweetwater and Dave Brow higher than a 10 rating, I would. I have always recommended Sweetwater to my voiceover students and colleagues for a number of reasons. You can always find a cheaper price online, but with so much counterfeit product out there, with Sweetwater you are guaranteed to get the real deal, and Sweetwater's product selection lifetime tech support is beyond compare. I am a Sweetwater customer for life!
Nicolas from San Pedro, CA
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Just wanted to tell you I am completely sold on Sweetwater, thanks to Dave Brow. I emailed him first for a product inquiry, he called me back within an hour or two. (impressive) We talked and he was pleasant, knowledgeable, polite and helpful. He was able to help me find just what I needed. (very impressive) Within minutes of talking he completed my order. About 2 days later it showed up on my doorstep. (super impressive) Not only was everything in my order correct, but there was candy too! (awesome!) Needless to say, for all my VO recording/producing needs, I will not shop anywhere else in the future. I've told all my radio, VO and music industry colleagues about the awesome service I've received and told them if they're looking for a place with lots of product selection, great prices and awesome customer service, they should ask for Dave Brow at Sweetwater.
Christy from Portland, OR
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I'd just like to thank you Dave for your fantastic customer service and helpfulness in fulfilling my order on 10/28. I was on a deadline and Dave you helped me so much with choosing the right products! Not only did you listen carefully to my needs, you anticipated the problems I might have and came up with solutions before I had a chance to panic. Thank you Dave, I will always advice my colleagues to go nowhere else for our audio needs. I hope you have a terrific day and thank you again for the best customer service I've experienced in I don't know how long!
Erin from North Hollywood, CA
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I say this each and every time, but I have to keep bragging on lovely Dave!! He’s taken care of my family members and myself with all of our gear needs for YEARS! I always recommend Sweetwater to my musician buddies because of Dave!
David from Yellville, AR
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Dave Brow has been my go-to guy for over a decade and I always recommend him to my VO students.
Jennifer from Bellevue, WA
