Professional Live Sound Front of House (FOH) Senior Engineer

About this operator

The Professional Live Sound Senior Engineer manages the Monitor of House (MOH) mix — what performers hear on stage. MOH engineers work closely with musicians and performers to deliver custom monitor mixes through floor wedges and in-ear monitor systems, ensuring each performer hears exactly what they need to deliver their best performance. This role is distinct from FOH (Front of House), which manages what the audience hears. The MOH engineer sits at a monitor console near the stage and is dedicated to performer sound rather than audience sound. Senior MOH engineers have extensive experience with live bands, concert environments, and complex multi-performer monitoring setups. They handle stage monitor mixing, in-ear monitor (IEM) systems, and coordinate with FOH engineers on larger productions.

This is our senior professional tier - capable of serious live events, concerts, conferences, and commercial productions. We do not position this operator as an industry expert or award-grade specialist. For arena tours, festival headline acts, or world-class studio mastering, please engage an independent industry specialist directly.

Skills

Equipment they operate

• Monitor mixing consoles (Yamaha, Midas, Soundcraft)
• Floor wedge monitor speakers
• In-ear monitor (IEM) systems and transmitters
• Personal monitor mixing apps and devices
• Stage signal distribution
• Wireless microphone coordination for monitor needs

Responsibilities

• Monitor mixing for performers at the MOH position
• Managing floor wedge monitor mixes
• Setting up and operating in-ear monitor (IEM) systems
• Coordinating custom mixes for individual performers
• Sound check with performers (30–60 minutes before event — included in booking)
• Working with FOH engineer on large productions
• Ensuring each performer hears what they need

Common use cases

What's included

• 1 × Senior Monitor of House (MOH) Sound Engineer (8+ years experience)
• Professional audio operation for client-provided or rented equipment
• Sound check time (30–60 minutes before event — included in booking duration)
• 8 hours of coverage

Extra charges (quoted on booking)

• Outstation travel, Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
• Overtime, 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
• Meals & refreshments, Client arranges for events over 4 hours

Frequently asked

Things to know

• Standard booking is 8 hours. Overtime is charged at 150% of the hourly rate per additional hour.
• Audio engineer provides labor only — monitor equipment, console, and speakers are rented separately unless specified.
• Venue power supply (230V) must be available at the stage area. Generator rental is available separately if needed.
• Sound check time (30–60 minutes before event) is included in the booking duration.
• For large productions requiring both FOH and MOH, both roles should be booked separately.
• Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
• Meals and refreshments for the audio engineer must be arranged by the client for events exceeding 4 hours.
• Advance booking required — minimum 3 days notice.
• Cancellation within 24 hours of the event forfeits the booking fee.
• Audio engineer will be assigned based on availability.
• Client must ensure all monitor equipment is properly installed and functional before the engineer arrives.
• For support before or after the event, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500