Wayne Hyde
Technical Manager, Sales & Marketing Support at Custom AV Distribution- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Christophe POITEVIN
Wayne is a very smart and professional with very strong knowledges and real investment in client service quality. I'm glade to collaborate with him in the distribution of my products.
Paul Laville
Tireless energy, infinite knowledge. That's Wayne in a nutshell. What he doesn't know about audio technology frankly isn't worth knowing. I've been acquainted with Wayne for more years than I can remember, both as his supplier and an associate/colleague, and I'll add that as well as being the industry's primary font of all knowledge, he's also one of the nicest blokes you're ever likely to meet in a lifetime. Genuinely. I wish Wayne every success and encourage everyone in the world to connect with him. You won't regret it.
Christophe POITEVIN
Wayne is a very smart and professional with very strong knowledges and real investment in client service quality. I'm glade to collaborate with him in the distribution of my products.
Paul Laville
Tireless energy, infinite knowledge. That's Wayne in a nutshell. What he doesn't know about audio technology frankly isn't worth knowing. I've been acquainted with Wayne for more years than I can remember, both as his supplier and an associate/colleague, and I'll add that as well as being the industry's primary font of all knowledge, he's also one of the nicest blokes you're ever likely to meet in a lifetime. Genuinely. I wish Wayne every success and encourage everyone in the world to connect with him. You won't regret it.
Christophe POITEVIN
Wayne is a very smart and professional with very strong knowledges and real investment in client service quality. I'm glade to collaborate with him in the distribution of my products.
Paul Laville
Tireless energy, infinite knowledge. That's Wayne in a nutshell. What he doesn't know about audio technology frankly isn't worth knowing. I've been acquainted with Wayne for more years than I can remember, both as his supplier and an associate/colleague, and I'll add that as well as being the industry's primary font of all knowledge, he's also one of the nicest blokes you're ever likely to meet in a lifetime. Genuinely. I wish Wayne every success and encourage everyone in the world to connect with him. You won't regret it.
Christophe POITEVIN
Wayne is a very smart and professional with very strong knowledges and real investment in client service quality. I'm glade to collaborate with him in the distribution of my products.
Paul Laville
Tireless energy, infinite knowledge. That's Wayne in a nutshell. What he doesn't know about audio technology frankly isn't worth knowing. I've been acquainted with Wayne for more years than I can remember, both as his supplier and an associate/colleague, and I'll add that as well as being the industry's primary font of all knowledge, he's also one of the nicest blokes you're ever likely to meet in a lifetime. Genuinely. I wish Wayne every success and encourage everyone in the world to connect with him. You won't regret it.
Credentials
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Dolby ATMOS Training Course - DARDT - CP+DMA Configuration & Commissioning
Dolby LaboratoriesFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CEDIA Accredited Presenter
CEDIA EMEADec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CEDIA Outreach Instructor
CEDIA EMEADec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Dante Certification Level 1 - Exam
AudinateOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
d&b audiotechnik line array workshop
d&b audiotechnikJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
d&b audiotechnik remote network workshop
d&b audiotechnikJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Dirac Live audio calibration for Arcam products
Arcam LimitedApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Biamp Tesira Forte training course
Biamp SystemsFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ClearOne Technical Specialist
ClearOneFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Polycom - Installed Audio Products Pre-Sales Technical Training IVBOT105
PolycomFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Polycom - Installed Audio Sales Overview and Positioning IVBOS104
PolycomFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Polycom Fundamentals Series FSIT201
PolycomFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Audio Conferencing Product Specialist
ClearOneFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Biamp Nexia Level 1 - DSP programming
Biamp SystemsJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
d&b audiotechnik electroacoustics - seminar studying the fundamentals for achieving intelligible sound for every seat in the house
d&b audiotechnikJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
d&b audiotechnik product workshop - understanding loudspeaker design principles and good deployment of the d&b product range
d&b audiotechnikJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
101 Fundamentals
Control4Nov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
D&M Denon Home Cinema Technical & Sales Training
Denon UKAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Lighting Specifier Course
Crestron ElectronicsAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
XiP Training
CAME BPT UK LtdNov, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Dynaudio Product Specialist Training
Dynaudio A/SOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
DMCD Digital Media Certified Designer
Crestron ElectronicsJan, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Product Training For Audio Cable Specialists
THE CHORD COMPANY LIMITEDOct, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
BADA Demcraft; Standards For Demonstrating Audio
ClarityAllianceAug, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Introductory Dealer Training For Setup, Installation & Sales Of Merdian AV
Meridian Audio LtdSep, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Delivering The Ultimate Performance Master Class
Arcam LimitedAug, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
How To Sell & Specify AMX Products
RGB Communications LtdApr, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Sales & Technical Services Training
Cyrus AudioFeb, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Middle Atlantic 'Integrating The Rack'
RGB Communications LtdApr, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Custom AV Distribution
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Manager, Sales & Marketing Support
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Jan 2017 - Present
Providing technical product support and training to our UK dealer network. Also as CAVD marketing assistant, blogger, copywriter and occasional contributor to HiFiCritic magazine. Providing technical product support and training to our UK dealer network. Also as CAVD marketing assistant, blogger, copywriter and occasional contributor to HiFiCritic magazine.
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Hyde Audio Consultants
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Epsom, Surrey, UK
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Owner
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Hyde Audio Consultants deliver a better sound for everyone – for their home life, workspace and free time Wayne Hyde is an audio professional that uniquely fuses vast experience in the pro audio, surround sound and hifi markets. You can book Wayne for the following freelance services: DSP Configuration Commercially installed sound system programming. For AV integrators installing BiAmp Tesira, Polycom SoundStructure, Yamaha MTX and ClearOne Converge Pro audio processors. Sectors include high sensitivity projects such as city offices and mission-critical organisations. Consultancy Providing advice, support and system planning to integrators and end users of residential and commercial AV projects. Also holding customised training workshops for anyone wishing to further their audio education to benefit sales and installation. CineSound Calibration Home cinema sound tailored to perfection. For existing owners who want better results from their system. And for AV integrators who need to deliver the best audio experience to their clients. Currently tuning Dirac, ARC, Trinnov and Audyssey equiped processors. Event Sound Engineering AV system set up and mixing. For P.A. and production companies who supply to the leisure, corporate, and banking sectors. Show less
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London AV Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
West London AV Solutions (London AV Residential Solutions) are a leading central London AV installation firm. With projects ranging from simple media rooms to the most impressive London residences; project standards and quality of delivery are very high. WLAV sought to expand the residential sales team and also increase the commercial side of the business. I joined WLAV in 2015 and… *Increased sales of corporate and commercial projects. This included complex systems for video and audio conferencing, video walls, video switching, wireless collaboration solutions and P.A./microphone packages. *Provided support to the core team in the form of large residential sales quotations, system design, product line selection, margin negotiation, marketing strategy, installation assistance, technical drawings and project management. Show less
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Custom Electronic Design Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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Sales & Marketing Manager
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Mar 2008 - Oct 2014
Custom Electronic Design are a premium residential custom installation company. With a firm background in high-end AV and HiFi solutions, they offer solutions based on excellent and reliable performance. Many projects and existing clients were based in North London which added extra cost and time to engineer visits. CED sought to improve business 'closer to home'. There was also a requirement for an additional showroom space based around HiFi demonstrations. I joined CED in 2008 and… *Increased business in the immediate vicinity (Viginia Water, Egham & Ascot) with targeted marketing activity and managing marketing assistants *Improved business image through the website design, copy, shop signage, leafleting, adverts and social media *Started a customer relationship management scheme and maintained the data and created the newsletters *Increased quality of project delivery through project management, better CAD drawings, schedules and handover documents *Increased profitability through hard negotiating with suppliers, organizing paperwork, analyzing margins, managing engineer time *Designed and selected layout, décor, wiring and product lines of the HiFi and streaming audio showroom Show less
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Sevenoaks Sound and Vision
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shop Floor Sales & Install Engineer
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Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
Hifi and Home Cinema Salesperson and Custom Install Engineer for Sevenoaks Sound & Vision in Chelsea, London. This franchised busy branch of Sevenoaks served a large amount of custom installation work in central London. My experience and confidence with this area of the business grew rapidly since joining the busy team at the shop bringing new skills relating to networking, wireless systems, multi-room planning and implementation, plus liasing with builders, architects and interior designers. My week was typically split between CI calls and serving in the shop, carrying out the same duties that I had with Audio T (below). Show less
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Audio T
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shop Floor Sales & Install Engineer
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Jan 2005 - Aug 2007
Hifi and Home Cinema Salesperson for Audio T, Portsmouth, Hampshire. This branch of Audio T enjoyed a high current of trade and required a wide range of skills. With high standards to maintain for our new and existing customers. My duties included welcoming and aiding the public on the shop floor, processing sales, quotes, repairs and hire purchase sales. There were also banking duties, cashing-up, maintaining shop security and having constant stock awareness. I’ve been active with the re-fitting/wiring of the shop in Summer ’05. Often on home visits to set up systems and give quotes on proposed life-style solutions or custom installations. I’ve attended many training days by manufacturers such as Arcam, Naim, PMC, RGB and BADA Demcraft which i always enjoyed. I’ve achieved consistently very high sales figures in line with a high margin and profitability concentrating on the higher-end products we sell. Show less
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Showsound
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Cricklewood, London
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Self Employed Sound Engineer & Tour Manager
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Jun 1990 - Dec 2004
Self-employed as a Tour Manager (2000-2004) and Sound Engineer (1990-2004) for touring artist such as Andy Fletcher, Feeder, Dodgy, Capdown, Black Box Recorder, 4 Hero and many many others. As a Tour Manager my responsibilities ranged from • booking hotels, flights and all transport arrangements for the musicians and crew • careful budgeting with the record companies, dealing with large sums of money/performance fees in various currencies As a Live Sound Engineer my responsibilities involve • mixing concert sound on various analogue and digital P.A. systems and speaker arrangements in venues from small clubs to sports arenas • having an awareness of safe sound pressure levels for the audience and striving for the best presentation and coverage of the live music mix • adapting well to teamwork and safely constructing large sound systems for public events As well as live sound work, I have also recorded & produced demo CDs for bands in various London studios Show less
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Mean Fiddler Music Group plc
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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Sound Engineer
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1996 - 2004
Standby house sound engineer for most of their venues across London including LA2, Astoria, The Forum, Garage, Mean Fiddler etc. This position provided superb opportunities to work with such a massive range of great bands. Standby house sound engineer for most of their venues across London including LA2, Astoria, The Forum, Garage, Mean Fiddler etc. This position provided superb opportunities to work with such a massive range of great bands.
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City of Westminster College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sound Engineering Teacher
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Sep 2001 - Jul 2002
I held a part-time position complementing my self-employment, teaching and lecturing live and recorded sound, at the City of Westminster College, London where I had studied sound engineering when i was 17! I held a part-time position complementing my self-employment, teaching and lecturing live and recorded sound, at the City of Westminster College, London where I had studied sound engineering when i was 17!
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