Sound · Video · Code · Theatre
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Sound
Designer

Dylan Franz

Building the invisible architecture of live performance.

// Services

What I do

  • Sound Design
  • Video & Projection
  • AV Consulting
  • Code & Automation

Sound Design

I work with directors and composers to build sonic worlds that serve the space.

  • System specification & design
  • Original soundscape & score integration
  • QLab programming, scripting & control
  • RF / wireless microphone system design
  • Consoles: Yamaha CL/Rivage, DiGiCo SD

Video & Projection

Video and projection design that integrates with scenic and lighting. From atmospheric texture to narrative content — built to run reliably every night.

  • Projection & video content design
  • QLab programming
  • Video systems design & integration
  • DaVinci / After Effects / Blender content creation
  • Immersive & installation video work

AV Consulting

Technical oversight and audio consulting for large-scale productions. Experience includes install system design work & Lead Audio Consultant credits at the Kennedy Center Opera House and Lincoln Center Koch Theatre with American Ballet Theatre.

  • Lead audio consulting for dance, opera & theatre
  • Network architecture & programming
  • Specification, procurement & vendor liaison
  • Remote support & ongoing retainers

Code & Automation

Bespoke software for live performance - built because the off-the-shelf solution doesn't exist. Deployed on Off-Broadway productions and national tours.

dSuite Show Monitoring & Programming Utilities

A collection of integrated show tools built in C++ for live performance environments. Used across multiple Off-Broadway productions and national tours. Each utility solves a specific gap in the standard audio team workflow.

C++ Dante API RF Mic APIs Yamaha OSC DiGiCo OSC OSC
  • dWave A2 monitoring application. Tracks RF signal strength and mic status in real time, plus instant replay monitoring for missed cues or dropout review.
  • dNet Show network activity monitor. Live visibility into show network traffic - useful for diagnosing dropouts and routing issues mid-show.
  • dPatch Soft-patching utility for emergency mic swaps. Executes backup channel reassignments over the network, integrated directly with Yamaha and DiGiCo desks via OSC.
  • dCom Com channel speech-to-text reader. Allows anyone without a headset to follow live com chatter — useful for directors, stage management, or guests in the booth.
  • dChat Lightweight peer-to-peer chat with OSC and MIDI integration. Show messaging that can trigger and receive cues alongside normal conversation.

dCam

Custom NDI camera application built for live performance use on stage. Handles capture, encoding, and streaming via the NDI SDK with custom video processing algorithms tuned for live stage environments.

Swift NDI SDK Custom Video Processing

My Joy is Heavy

Audience participation website built for the NYTW production. Visitors interact with the site in real time, feeding live content into the show's projection design by video designer David Bengali.

JavaScript Dropbox API Real-time Web
// Full Credits

Production History

Production Role Venue Year
// Contact

Let's make
something

Available for design, production audio, consulting, and custom software work.

dylan.m.franz@gmail.com Download Resume