Ted Hunter
Ted Hunter
Greetings. My name is Ted Hunter and I started at Sweetwater back in July 1998. I've been a musician almost as far back as I can remember...I started playing the guitar and piano back in elementary school and picked up the drums (which quickly became my primary instrument) in junior high school. I played in many ensembles as well as several rock bands throughout high school and college (and beyond.) I started off in college as a percussion performance major, but I'd always been interested (and involved, when possible) in the recording process. So I switched my focus to that after my freshman year.
I became a Sweetwater customer as soon as I became aware of them and came to work here right out of college. I've learned so much more since then and continue to to this day...it really is an ongoing education as things change so quickly. I have the privilege of working with some amazing customers with a phenomenal support team behind me. I've enjoyed the years I've been here thus far and look forward to serving my customers every day, and putting my experience and knowledge to work for them.
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 1397
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Education/Certifications:
BA in Music/Sound Recording from Brigham Young University. Certifications on Apogee Symphony systems; Avid HD, Icon and Venue systems; SSL AWS and Matrix consoles; Vivitek projection systems; Focusrite RedNet networked audio systems; API 1608 consoles; and more.
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Where are you from originally?
I was born in Northern California, but I really "grew up" in Pacific Palisades, California
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Technical strengths:
Having been at Sweetwater for as long as I have, I'm very familiar with everything we carry. My background is primarily in recording engineering and drums/percussion, although I started playing both guitar and keyboards before drums.
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Gear you own:
Pro Tools HD system with Avid and Apogee converters. Preamps from Manley, Maag, Focusrite, API, True Systems and others. Outboard gear from Dave Hill Designs, API, Focusrite, Empirical Labs, Dangerous Music, Lindell Audio, Presonus and others. Microphones from Royer, Neumann, Blue, AEA, Shure, Sennheiser, Audix and others. Focal monitors. Tama Starclassic Maple kit, DW SuperSolid Maple snare, Sabian cymbals. Kurzweil, Roland, Yamaha and Moog keyboards and sound modules, and Gibson, Vox, Ampeg, Martin, EVH, PRS and Kala guitars and basses. And an easily-overlooked, but very important, Sterling Modular workstation desk.
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Family info:
One wife, three daughters, a son, and a son in law. And a dog.
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Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):
Aside from music and my family, I enjoy running, the outdoors, the mountains, the ocean, and travel in general. I've also been known to see a movie or two.
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Guilty pleasure of choice:
Some of the music and movies I enjoy would fall into this category. I am probably better off not naming them!
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How would your best friend describe you?
As a good husband and father.
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What did you dream about doing for a living when you were growing up?
At various points in life I wanted to be a surgeon, an architect, and yes, a rock star.
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What in your background prepared you most to help your customers with their audio needs?
Working in recording studios and teaching recording labs in college best helped me prepare, and our ongoing training and using the equipment we sell in my own studio has helped me keep on top of things.
Interview with Ted...
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Once again Sweetwater & Ted Hunter come through. I ask about products I'm shopping for, Ted walks me thought it, I read more & then come back, order ready! I know he & all of you are watching out for me & my order. It makes me crazy I live in NY City & can't get this service & stock you provide. It's almost 20 years going back to my days working with Paul Simon and talking with Nika about ProTools in mid 90s. Another important thing to mention is that Ted & even Nika years ago, would be busy on occasion, their assistants have also come through. That was & is really important to me to know I've been heard & I'll get called back in a timely fashion. Bravo!
Jim from New York, NY
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Ted Hunter! What a great go-to guy for taking care of a customer. I received my pick-up sooner than expected! The best service ever. You should be the benchmark for all online merchandise sources.
Gregg from Marble Falls, TX
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Ted Hunter is a great sales guy. Not pushy, doesn't try to sell me surplus garbage I don't need, and doesn't annoy me with the deal-breaking up-sell pitch. Plus, he gives me candy. Who doesn't love candy!? Srsly! Give him a pat on the back and a hearty 'hello' from me. While you're at it, promote him and have him train the other sales staff to be just like him (just keep him on my account plz).
TJ from Revere, MA
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Not only does Ted Hunter recommend no more, no less, than just the perfect thing I need for the job, it ALWAYS arrives sooner than expected! Ted Hunter is great and truly awesome.
Justin from Corinth, TX
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Ted Hunter has always been amazingly helpful. He is absolutely great to work with and should be treated with the utmost respect! A great guy!
Peter from Brighton, CO
