Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Adam Calaitzis is an audio director (AD), music producer, audio assist(AA), and audio engineer with more than thirty years of experience in the Australian creative industry; his continuous engagement with studio management, operations, and project management brings with it a tremendous depth of knowledge and fluency. Adam honed his teamwork skills in the complex and demanding world of commercial radio. Since the late eighties he has operated one of Melbourne’s finest boutique music studios, Toyland Recording Studio, where he manages a small team. He has remained active as a freelance audio director in broadcast, sports, and entertainment. In addition to being a fine technician, Adam has an articulate and amiable manner that makes him an asset to any team, and his significant long-term client and collaborator loyalty speaks of the respect, care, attention to detail and continuity, and the passion and creativity he brings to every project. Outstanding understanding of audio (digital and analogue mixing), and proficient using Nuendo, Pro Tools and other Digital Audio Editing Software and Hardware. Experienced in post-production and audio operations. Proficient in audio best practice, and production facilities management across control rooms, studios, post-production suites, voice over booths, OB Van and other recording and production scenarios. Highly skilled in on-air audio operations, post-production, correct mixing techniques, sweetening of content, sound design, sound editing, Experience in managing sound designers and editors to ensure correct audio procedures are adhered to, and meeting producer requirements. An excellent industry reputation and a track record of delivering error-free audio produced to the highest standards and required specifications. An ability to problem-solve and work within a high-pressure environment, achieving outcomes within set timeframes. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team and with internal and external stakeholders.
(OB Audio Technician for NEP) @ venues including the MCG, SCG, Marvel Stadium, AAMI Park, John Cain and Rod Laver Arena, GMHBA Stadium Geelong, GIO Stadium Canberra, Blundstone/Ninja Arena Hobart, Adelaide Oval, WIN Entertainment Centre Wollongong, Combank Arena Paramatta, Hard Rock Stadium Miami, USA, and others. Rig/derig, wired and wireless microphones/IFB for boundary/on-ground/bar-table hosts, commentators, pre-records, players' rooms, players' mics, ref mics, running the line, press conferences, and interviews. 2022-2026 AFL Football for Ch7 and FOX 2022-2026 NBL Basketball ESPN 2025 -2026 The NBL Andrew Gaze MVP awards at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, Crown Casino 2023-2026 BBL/WBBL Big Bash League Cricket for Ch7 and FOX 2023-2024 Australian Open Tennis, Today Show AO special for Ch9 2023-2026 NRL & Super Rugby for Ch9/Stan/FOX 2023 Dreamtime at the G, AFL7 2024 Big Freeze, AFL7 2025-26 Anzac Day and Anzac Day Eve AFL MCG hosting for FOX 2023 Bledisloe Cup, MCG for Nine/Stan 2023 Boomers vs World basketball at Rod Laver for Ch9 2024 WT20 Cricket at Blundstone Area, Hobart, for Ch7 2024 A-League Soccer for Paramount 2023–2026 Netball for Fox 2024 AFL Grand Final Parade 2025-26 AFL Gather Round Adelaide 2025 A2 at the FIFA Club World Cup for HBS. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour Rugby for SKY TV (UK) & Ch9 Stan 2025 NBAxNBL - NEW ORLEANS PELICANS Rod Laver 2026 NBL Hoopsfest RAC Arena Perth Studio Technician @ Andrews Hub, South Melbourne NBL 2022-2026, including wired and wireless microphones/IFB for commentators and hosts for NBL games and 'The Crossover' and 'The Switch' shows 2023 - Big Bash League Cricket season, downstream commentators 2024-2026 The Good Friday Appeal 2024-2025 Tipping Point game show for EndemolShine 2025-26 The House of Wellness for STRAT 2025 AD for The Grade Cricketer, BBL Commentary on 7+
(OB Audio Assist for CT) Sunrise AFL Grand Final Including wired and wireless microphones/IFB for hosts and guest interviews Sunrise Grand Final Special, MCG, for CH7, September 2022, 2023, 2024 (OB Audio Assist for CT) State Memorial Service for Ron Barassi broadcast Wireless IFB for hosts and guests MCG, November 2023 (OB Audio Assist for CT) Hex Fight Series 28 MMA at Festival Hall, Melbourne Including wired and wireless microphones/IFB for hosts, refs and fighter interviews. November 2023 (OB Audio Assist for CT) NBL press conference at John Cain Arena, 2024 (OB Audio Assist for CT) RMIT graduation event at Marvel Stadium, December 2024, 2025 (OB Audio Assist for CT) AFL Kids Call on Seven+ at the MCG, 2025
Audio Technician for Channel 9’s *Today Show* – Melbourne Cup Day Special 2024 Audio Technician for Channel 9 roving interview cameras – Melbourne Cup Day 2024 Audio Technician for A-League Soccer – Network 10 / Paramount, 2025–2026 Audio Technician for AFLW – 2024–2025 Season Audio Technician for OFC Pro League Soccer 2026 on FIFA+
AFLW Audio Technician at Victoria Park, Melbourne, 2024-2025 AFLW Audio Technician at Windy Hill, Melbourne, 2025 AFLW Audio Technician at IKON Park & Kinetic Stadium, 2024-2025 Greyhound Racing Audio Director at Sandown Park, November 2024
Audio Assistant/Technician (AA) with wired and wireless microphones and IFB for host talent. Microphone placement and talent engagement for ceremonies such as 'Welcome to Country' and 'Anzac Day'. Locations include Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium.