Topper

Topper invited me as a young entertainment rigger to consultant on a project that ultimately became my first permanent sound system install job. Probably the main reason I’m where I am in my installation career now. Certainly one of the first persons to spend the time necessary to explain about large speaker systems and such. We’ve worked together on quite a few projects since then and his referrals have kept me busy every since.

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The following information is taken from the Sowden and Associates website:

Christopher “Topper” Sowden

Principal Consultant

College: University of Texas at Arlington

Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1980

Registration: Registered Professional Engineer
1994, HI, PE-8359
1985, TX, 58156

Instruction: Advanced Seminars in Acoustics and Electro-Acoustics

Mr. Sowden has over 25 years of experience in a broad range of electrical and acoustical engineering practice, with special emphasis on building and room acoustics, electro-acoustics, audio/visual systems and noise control. His specific experience includes design of sound reinforcement systems for arenas, sports stadiums, meeting facilities and theatres; design of audio/visual presentation and control systems for professional, educational and training facilities; interior acoustical design of broadcast studios, rehearsal and performance facilities; and design of architectural and mechanical noise and vibration control systems for office buildings, hotels and apartment complexes.

Mr. Sowden has conducted seminars in sound system design and operation, acoustics and noise control for the Audio Engineering Society, National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con), Stadium Managers Association (SMA), Construction Standards Institute (CSI), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Mr. Sowden acted as Chairman of the Sound Reinforcement Papers Session at the 1987 Audio Engineering Society Convention.