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Work History
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Exercise, Meditation
Languages
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Aaron Melgar

Lennox,CA

Summary

Creative Sound Technician with strengths in recording, editing and mixing. Offering diverse background with expertise in Live Sound and Studio Recording. Articulate communicator with strong organization skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Technician

Century Community Charter School
03.2018 - Current
  • Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming.
  • Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
  • Operated, maintained and repaired PA control, stage monitoring, amplification and instrument and vocal reinforcement to support highest overall sound quality.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.

Audio Engineer Intern

All Welcome Records
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.

Live Sound Engineer

Seahorse Sound Studios
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • 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.
  • Set up and broke down sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds at each event.
  • Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Maintained working knowledge of flying and stacking speaker systems and digital and analog mixing systems.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.

Education

Associate of Science - Recording Arts Technology

Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Equipment Diagnostics
  • Equipment Testing
  • Project Management
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Milestone Planning
  • Audio Mixers
  • Troubleshooting
  • Power Distribution
  • In-Studio Recording
  • Voice Recording
  • Sound Editing
  • Pro Tools Expertise
  • Control Console Operation
  • Mixing Sound Input
  • Clerical Support
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor

Exercise, Meditation

Meditation and Exercise has been a useful skill that allows me to handle high pressure environments to be able to navigate amy situation in the calmest and most professional manner

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Audio Engineer Intern

All Welcome Records
03.2020 - 07.2023

Live Sound Engineer

Seahorse Sound Studios
08.2018 - 05.2019

Audio Technician

Century Community Charter School
03.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Recording Arts Technology

Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood

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