Modeled in Fusion 360 / Rendered in KeyShot
Led all phases of design including CAD modeling, form refinement, housing ergonomics, and CMF to create a durable, and future facing solution that merges audio fidelity with field tested functionality.
Collaborated with external mechanical, audio, and electrical engineering teams to develop the custom PCB boards and connectors.
Collaborated with Allen & Heath to develop the Pearl companion app and digital experience.
Led EVT, DVT, and PVT phases through full DFM analysis including software integration, engineering lab testing, ID lock, real world user testing, and prototype validation.
Managed design and development of packaging with internal teams and vendor partner.
A modular belt-pack DSP system built to match any sound signature
The Spark:
Imagine customizing your sound signature mid tour without changing your headphones, just like switching presets on a mixing board.
The Challenge:
We needed to build a system that could deliver studio grade DSP in a belt pack, all while simplifying the user experience and fitting into existing tour workflows.
The Journey:
I designed the housing, UI interface, and CMF spec to make the unit intuitive and durable, modular, and capable of being integrated directly into transmitter packs in the future.
The Impact:
Pearl wasn’t just a new device, it was a new layer of control. For the first time, sound engineers could load in their mix philosophy as a part of the gear, not just the stage.
On the Road with Mötley Crüe
Once we entered the DVT phase we began user testing with a handful of bands to in order to validate the hardware. This was Pearls first road trip with Mötley Crüe.
