Ben’s journey has been punctuated by extraordinary experiences, notably a six-year tenure providing the low-end for rock legend Iggy Pop. "That was an incredible experience. To get that call to play with my favourite-ever musical icon changed my life in so many ways." This stint did not only hone his skills as a musician but also engrained in him a deep understanding of live sound dynamics, and ultimately to an equally distinguished career in live sound engineering.
As a Front of House engineer, he has helped shape the sonic landscapes for some of today’s, and tomorrow's, superstars. Working with indie sensations Wet Leg represents one of the crowning achievements of an already decorated career. He was with them "from when they were a small band playing club shows to their becoming a household name."
When it comes to gear, Ellis is refreshingly simple in his approach. Forgoing brand-elitism in favour of equipment that gives him an instinctive and instant positive reaction; "I'm always looking for the thing that makes you go, 'oooh yeahhhh!' when you hear it." This search has led him to Aston and specifically the Spirit, Origin, and Stealth microphones, the former LDCs becoming indispensable tools in his arsenal, often used as a stereo pair.