Joe Fustolo is definitely someone at EAW you should know. This professional audio industry veteran was recently tapped to head up the EAW Application Support Group (ASG), our multifaceted team offering a wide range of specialized technical services to the EAW customer base.

What does your work with EAW entail?
Joe: As the manager of ASG, I handle loudspeaker designs for a lot of medium- and large-scale venues, worldwide. I also aid in teaching of our customers about how to best utilize our products to suit their needs. Another important part of the job is insuring that ASG maintains its very high standards in working with our clients to provide the best technical support in the industry.

What's your favorite aspect of working with EAW?

Joe: The people of EAW, and the best engineering team in professional audio, bar none.

Tell us about your previous audio-related experiences.

Joe: Well, let's see. Here's the list: recording engineer, monitor and FOH engineer, stage hand, technical director for the Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, MA, rigger, theatrical rigging installer, sound system sales/designer/installer...

What's your favorite thing to do outside of work?

Joe: Spend time with my family and kids.

Any hobbies?

Joe: Archery, hunting, target shooting, riding my motorcycle.

Best rock n' roll band ever?

Joe: Hmm.... that's a tough one, there are so many to choose from. How about this, or this, or this? Uh... just kidding! But "The Hoff" is something else, no? Just exactly what that something is, we can't be sure...

What's the best live show you've heard/seen, and why?

Joe: The most recent was Iron Maiden. It was truly amazing to see what the KF760/761 Series can do for a show of that nature.

What's your favorite EAW product?

Joe: The MQH1344e, due its sonic clarity, horsepower, and low-frequency pattern control. Truly one of the best loudspeakers ever, ahead of its time.

What's the most common audio/system question asked of you?

Joe: How does it sound? How can I make it sound better?

What's the most overlooked yet beneficial aspect of EAW?

Joe: We have the widest range of application specific loudspeakers in the industry, and the capabilities of designing any loudspeaker to fit any need required.

Last question. Why did the audio engineer cross the road?

Joe: Because the lighting guys wanted him to count to 3...