Carl Shelley
Audio engineer with hands-on experience in studio environments from the age of 15. Freelancing in London since the age of 17
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Audio engineer with hands-on experience in studio environments from the age of 15. Freelancing in London since the age of 17
Experience
Assistant Mixing Engineer - Sean D/Signature Studios
(2026-01)
- Receiving files from producers/artists
- Session prep - importing files into template and routing
- Editing out pops and clicks
- Creating and organising deliverables - clean/instrumental/acapella/mixed stems
- Sending off revisions/completed packages for feedback/delivery
Freelance Recording & Mixing Engineer - Self-Employed / Based at Signature Studios - London
(2023-07)
- Utilises Pro Tools for recording, editing, and mixing
- Schedules sessions and prepared rooms
- Ensures smooth, creative sessions by setting up synths, vocal microphones, and outboard gear
- Created a reliable recording template so standard effects can be achieved quickly in sessions eg. filtering the beat, delay throws
- Stayed proactive in the studio — ensuring artists had everything they need in and out of the booth
- Being responsible for lots more than audio in my studio - keeping spaces tidy, taking bins out, surfaces dusted, and dishes clean
Assistant Engineer - Brickworks Studios - Market Harborough
(2021-05 - 2023-07)
- Assisted senior engineer Martin Whiteman on a huge range of sessions, including voiceovers
- Set up microphones, and managed headphone mixes for players during sessions
- Occasionally operated Reaper for tracking to allow engineers to focus on directing performances. Being able to work in multiple DAWs has made me very adaptable
- Gained hands-on experience with patch bays, signal flow, and session management
- Live sound experience with monitors when the studio put on events for local bands and artists
Lifeguard - Everyone Active - Market Harborough
(2022-07 - 2023-07)
- Earned an NPLQ Qualification and was trained in first aid
- Kept the pool and changing areas clean and safe
- Worked in a large team
Skateboard Coach - Adrenaline Alley - Corby
(2018-08 - 2025-05)
- Coached children learning to skateboard, 1-1 as well as in groups of up to 30
- Lots of parallels to working in music - getting the best out of someone, and building trust so you can guide them when needed
- Skateboarding is something I remain passionate about, but I left coaching to focus on music in London, and avoid the long back and forth travelling on weekends
Education
A Levels - Robert Smyth Academy (2021-09 - 2023-07) Market Harborough
GCSEs - Welland Park Academy (2017-08 - 2021-07) Market Harborough
