Our Services
Systems & Rig Design
A great performance starts with a great system. Whether you're running a simple two-piece setup or a full band with in-ears, playback, and MIDI control, the foundation of everything is a well-designed, well-built rig. At Optum Audio, we don't just rack up gear — we engineer complete performance systems from the ground up, with every signal path, power circuit, and connector chosen and placed with intention.
We start with a thorough consultation to understand your performance context: what you're playing, where you're playing it, how your band works on stage, and what your technical requirements are today and where they're headed. From there we develop a complete system architecture — signal flow, I/O requirements, control strategy, power design, and physical layout — before a single piece of gear is purchased or a single rack screw is turned. The result is a system that is clean, portable, and built to perform reliably night after night.
Every rig we build is fully integrated and documented. You'll know exactly what everything does, where every signal goes, and how to troubleshoot it on the road. And when your show grows — new songs, new gear, new venues — we're here to help your system grow with it.
Our Systems & Rig Design services include:
- System architecture consulting and gear selection
- Signal flow and I/O design (analog, digital, USB, optical)
- Full rack integration and assembly
- Custom fabrication: connector panels, patch panels, power distribution
- Cable design, dressing, and management
- Power conditioning and custom DC power systems
- Cooling and thermal management
- End-to-end testing and verification
- Full system documentation
- Expansion, upgrades, and redundancy improvements
Ready to talk about your rig?
Every system we build starts with a conversation. Tell us about your band, your show, and your goals — and let's explore what we can build together.
Optum Audio is headquartered in Maryland and serves the greater Washington DC area with consulting and software services available nationally.