Dave Rat

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Dave Rat is the founder of Rat Sound Systems Inc., a sound system designer, and live sound engineer for many well known artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, The Offspring, and Blink 182.

Dave Rat writes articles for various professional sound magazines and been asked to speak at sound conventions and events such as AES. He has designed speakers and sound equipment such as the Rat MicroWedge, which is manufactured by EAW and is now a familiar monitor wedge on many worldwide tours.

Dave Rat wrote a column for Live Sound International magazine entitled, "Rat Tales" in the November 2006 issue and another in the May 2007 issue.[1]

On May 22, 2006 Dave Rat started a blog entitled "Roadies In The Midst" on the Rat Sound Systems Inc. website chronicling his experiences as Front of House sound engineer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their current Stadium Arcadium tour. He has acted as their FOH engineer for the past 16 years. The tour ended in August 2007, however, Dave continues to post entries discussing the adjustment back to normal life.