Audio Engineer
Request a quote with no obligation
Creative Audio Engineer with 20 years experience. Areas of expertise include audio recording, live mixing, multitracking and mastering. Talented at quickly setting up equipment and utilizing special software to mix and edit tracks, including Cubase Pro and Nuendo. Tech-savvy and hardworking with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
2009 - Present: Key skills and competencies
Mix engineer in live broadcast environment - (Over 4000 hours) Studio & OB.
Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
Mastered audio for broadcast according to EBU R128 Standard. Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
Extensive knowledge of DAW's Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase Pro. Extensive DSP knowledge of Waves, UAD and SSL Plugins. Commissioned sound recording systems for studio and live productions using Madi and Dante Network Protocols.
Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment. Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments. Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
Performed high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production in Film production-based professional studio.
Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones. Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Recorded film productions using state of the art DSLR cameras.
2009 -Present - Key skills and competencies;
Maintenance of Audio Gear.
Studio bookings and arrangements according to clients needs. Multitrack audio recordings Using Logic Pro, Cubase Pro and Nuendo (Steinberg).
Recording of Sound for film productions.
Foley and ADR recording.
Field recordings (location sound operator).
Voice over recordings.
Dialog Editing.
Livestream audio mixing - using Digico Consoles & Cubase Pro.
2008 - 2009 - Key skills and competencies;
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences. Delivered in-depth information on product features so customers could make educated decisions before purchase.
STAR SOUND AV - BLOEMFONTEIN 2002 - 2007
Audio mixing of various live music productions.
Audio assistant for live television broadcasts (M-Net SuperSport). Audio visual productions for corporate functions.
Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues. Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing and editing.
Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
Fichardt Park High School Grade 12
Advanced Diploma Sound Engineering - Damelin College
Dante Certificate Level 1 & 2.
