Reedsburg, WI - Oct 2, 2012 - Sound Devices has named Pat McConnell to be the company's sales manager. McConnell has more than two decades of experience in audio and video, including a strong background in live performance, systems engineering and production.

Prior to joining Sound Devices, he worked as a manufacturer's representative with AudioBiz, a Midwest U.S. representative of pro audio companies. During his 13-year tenure at AudioBiz, he received multiple national awards, including salesperson of the year from Shure.

First starting out as a musician, he spent years performing professionally and taught recording technologies at an accredited Midwest media college. In addition to his performance career, he held several sales management positions in Wisconsin and also owned and operated PostScript Productions, a regional sound company in Madison, WI.