Russ directs all the firm's activities which involve the design of audio recording, broadcast and television studios, as well as home theater and entertainment facilities. As president of RBDG, Inc., Russ enjoys being involved in every project. His past experience in the studio as musician, engineer and owner gives him unusual insight as a consultant into all aspects and phases of facility design. Russ is active in several professional organizations, and currently serves as President of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC).
Russ has over 2,500 design projects to his credit. National Public Radio headquarters, Whitney Houston's personal studio, Sweetwater, NFL Films headquarters and Sony Music are but a few of his more prominent designs. In recognition of his work, the industry has presented him with eight TEC Awards for technical excellence and creativity in acoustics and studio design. Russ is one of the original licensees for performing TEF measurements, licensed through the Jet Propulsion Lab, and is the 2007 recipient of the pretigious TEF Heyser Award.
In addition, Russ has been invited to lecture nationwide on facilities planning, studio and small room acoustics, audio electronics, audio monitoring, and microphone technique. He has published numerous articles on studio acoustics and the application of computer techniques in the design of acoustic and electroacoustic systems.
When time permits, Russ is a cyclist, scuba diver, reader and chef. His favorite vacation - scuba diving with wife Elisa and daughter Danna on a remote island and accompanied by a good book.
Education
Physics and Electrical Engineering, University of Houston in Houston, Texas and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; 1971-1975.
Professional Affiliations
Member of NCAC - National Council of Acoustical Consultants (President), ASA - Acoustical Society of America, AES - Audio Engineering Society of America, SMPTE – Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers, and CEDIA - Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association.