Dave Rat is an entrepreneur, sound engineer, and sound system designer with over four decades in the audio industry. As the founder and president of Rat Sound Systems, he has established one of the leading providers of live sound for major events and world-class artists, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. Rat Sound Systems is the audio backbone for festivals such as Coachella, Stagecoach, and Warped Tour.

Dave has designed renowned loudspeaker systems like the MicroWedge, SuperSub, and RatTrap, which have been used worldwide by top artists and venues. Through the Sound Tools division of Rat Sound, he brings innovative audio tools to the industry with a global dealer network.

Beyond his technical achievements, Dave is dedicated to sharing his knowledge, producing hundreds of educational videos on his YouTube channel, which has garnered over 10 million views, and authoring numerous articles. He currently focuses on new product development, noise mitigation consulting, and fostering growth and stability at Rat Sound.