Charles Medina
Perth Amboy,NJ
Skills
- Proficient in Pro Tools Ultimate, Logic Pro x, GarageBand, Studio one and FL Studios
- Experienced with large format analog, digital and hybrid consoles including Amek 9099, SSL 9000J, AWS 900, Control 24, Avid D-Command-24, SSL Matrix, Eurorack UBB1002
- Well versed in editing, comping, and pocketing vocal takes using Autotune and Meloydne
- Musician of fifteen years (Guitar, Bass) knowledge of music theory and composition
- Soldering, stripping, and repairing audio wires
- Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Apple iLife (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
- Bilingual and fluent in Spanish
- Extraordinary attention to detail, task oriented and great team player
- High stress tolerance, willingness to learn and adaptable
Education
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts, May 2024
Coursework included: Advanced Session Recording, Advanced Audio Workstations, Vocal Production, Mixing techniques, Audio Postproduction, Principles of Electronics
Academic Experience
Advanced Session Recording, Assistant Engineer/Producer/Musician
- Involved in pre-production and set up for sessions, including microphone placement for drums, acoustic guitars, vocals, re-amping and cue mixes.
- Composed and wrote guitar melodies to an original song as a collaboration with group members from class.
- Mixed and edited the final mix on Pro Tools and Amek 9098i
Vocal Production, Vocal Engineer
- Involved with pre production with vocalists, conducted vocal sessions, microphone selections and signal processing and mixing for vocals and voice-overs
- Edited , pocketed and comped vocal takes
- Used Autotune and Melodyne to tune vocals
Session Recording, Assistant Engineer
- Studied recording techniques and practiced studio signal flow via Patch bay .
- Monitored preamp and incoming levels into Pro Tools and ensured Pro Tools session operated smoothly.
Other Experience
United States Navy
Air Traffic Controller 04/2018 - 08/2022
- Assisted with flight plans accounting for aircraft performance, aircraft loading, e-route wind, turbulence forecasts and airport conditions.
- Alerted airport response personnel to crisis situations and handled incoming medical and other emergency landings.
United States Navy
Petty Officer Third Class 08/2017 - 08/2022
- Trained and supervised personnel in daily operations.
- Tested, repaired, and updated equipment systems and components to meet current and expected demands.