We have produced live music in Washington, DC and beyond.
Live music is where our published track record is deepest. From multi-artist concert series in Washington, DC to award ceremonies and festival stages, we handle front-of-house mixing, lighting, video, and the multi-camera capture that turns a show into content that keeps working for you.
What usually goes wrong
- A mix that sounds great on stage and thin in the crowd
- Lighting that looks impressive in the room but dull on camera
- No professional recording of a show you worked hard to stage
- Artist content that never gets edited or released
What you get with Mela
- Front-of-house mix engineering for the whole performance
- Stage lighting design and programmed cues
- LED and video systems for large rooms and outdoor stages
- Multi-camera and multi-track capture of every set
- Post-show mixing and mastering, and edited performance videos
How it works
- 01
Discovery call
We learn your goals, audience, date, and venue, and tell you honestly what the event needs.
- 02
Site survey & design
We build a stage plot and input list with each act, plan monitors and power, and design lighting and video around the artists.
- 03
Run-of-show & rehearsal
Every cue is written down and tested before doors open, so show day has no first-time surprises.
- 04
Show day
An in-house crew runs audio, video, lighting, and streaming as one team with one point of contact.
- 05
Delivery
Finished files, recordings, and galleries delivered in the formats you actually need.
Services included in this solution
Live Music Mixing and Mastering
Front-of-house and live recording mix engineering.
Event Audio Systems
Line-array PA, wireless mics, and mix engineering for any event.
Event Lighting Systems
Stage, architectural, and mood lighting design.
Event Video Systems
LED walls, projection, and IMAG for general sessions.
Event Videography
Multi-camera video coverage of live events — corporate and personal.
Live Broadcast and Streaming
Broadcast-quality multi-platform live streaming.
Frequently asked questions
Do you record and release live performances?
Yes. We capture multi-track audio and multi-camera video, then edit, mix, and master performances for release. Our catalog includes a full Washington, DC live series.
Can you handle multi-artist festival days?
Yes. We plan changeovers, stage plots, and monitor mixes so multi-act days stay on schedule.
Can you stream the concert live?
Yes. We can send a switched multi-camera feed to your channels while recording the show.
Ready to plan your next event?
Tell us what you're producing and we'll put together a custom quote — services, equipment, and crew, all in one place.