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Dan Walsh

White Plains,NY

Summary

Award-winning NYC Re-recording Mixer and Sound Designer with a career-long passion for collaborating with directors and creative teams to bring their unique visions to fruition. Expert in designing immersive soundscapes and managing all aspects of audio post-production across diverse media platforms. Strong work ethic and highly motivated with a proven track record of ensuring client satisfaction and project excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Engineer / Re-Recording Mixer /Recording Engineer

DanWalshSound.com
New York, NY
04.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of running a fully remote Audio Post Production Studio
  • Owner / Business Operations Administration / Technical Studio Management / Senior Audio Engineer
  • Recordist, Sound Designer & Mixer in all aspects of audio post, across all media platforms.
  • Engineered high-quality audio recording and mixing for diverse projects across TV, film, radio and podcasts.
  • Operated and maintained advanced audio equipment, ensuring optimal performance during sessions.
  • Developed innovative mixing techniques to enhance audio clarity and depth in recordings.
  • Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
  • Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.

Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer

Comedy Central / Paramount / Viacom
New York, NY
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Promotional recording and mixing for Comedy Central and Paramount Shows for Broadcast / Radio daily.
  • Designed soundscapes for various projects, enhancing viewer engagement and emotional impact.
  • Collaborated with producers to create audio elements that align with project vision.
  • Utilized Pro Tools and other software to edit and mix audio tracks efficiently.

Senior Audio Engineer / Re-Recording Mixer

Hyperbolic Audio LLC
New York, NY
09.2014 - 03.2019

Senior Engineer and Technical Head of Studio Operations.

Technical Execution and Audio Production

  • Operated and maintained 4 recording and mixing rooms.
  • Managed junior engineers' plus all recording sessions, ensuring optimal sound quality and client satisfaction.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Oversaw the calibration and repair of sensitive analog gear and keep the digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools.
  • Problem Solving: Was the "go-to" for troubleshooting when a complex technical issue threatens to derail a high-cost session.
  • Recording & Tracking: Determined the best microphone placement and selection to capture the specific character of vocals or instruments, managing signal flow through high-end preamps, compressors, and mixing consoles.
  • Mixing: Balanced dozens (sometimes hundreds) of tracks, using equalization, dynamics processing, and spatial effects to create a cohesive, professional sound.
  • Budgeting & Timelines: Managed project budgets and schedules, ensuring that a 12-hour session doesn't go over time and that resources are used effectively.

Creative Direction

  • Translating Vision: Consulted with artists and producers to understand their creative goals and translate "vague" descriptions (like "make it sound warmer") into specific technical choices.
  • Session Management: Lead recording sessions, keeping the vibe in the room positive and ensuring the client / artist feels comfortable enough to deliver their best performance.
  • Creative Input: While I respect the producer's role, I was often asked for creative suggestions on vocal production, arrangement, or sound design.

Leadership and Mentorship

  • Mentoring Juniors: Trained and guided assistant engineers and interns, overseeing their work and helping them develop their technical ears.
  • Workflow Optimization: Designed and implement advanced audio systems and studio workflows to make sessions more efficient.
  • Quality Control: Acted as the final authority on audio fidelity, ensuring every project leaving the studio meets a high professional bar.

Audio Engineer

Penny Lane Studios
New York, NY
07.2007 - 06.2014
  • Engineered high-quality audio recordings and mixing for Advertising clients (i.e. Verizon, Subway, Toyota)
  • Collaborated with artists to achieve desired sound quality and artistic vision.
  • Mentored junior engineers on industry best practices and technical skills in sound engineering.
  • Implemented workflow improvements that streamlined recording processes and reduced session times.

Audio Engineer

Tonic Digital
New York, NY
05.2001 - 07.2007
  • 2007 NY Emmy Award Winner
  • Engineered high-quality audio recording and mixing for diverse projects across music, film, and radio.

Skills

  • Recording, Sound Design and Mixing proficiency, 51 & Stereo
  • 25 Years of ProTools Experience
  • Sound engineering
  • Voice recording
  • Post-production audio
  • Client relations
  • Managing sound quality
  • Foley and sound effects
  • Equipment setup
  • Microphone usage
  • In-studio recording
  • Surround sound mixing

Accomplishments

2007 New York Emmy for Mixer / Sound Designer

Timeline

Audio Engineer / Re-Recording Mixer /Recording Engineer

DanWalshSound.com
04.2020 - Current

Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer

Comedy Central / Paramount / Viacom
03.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Audio Engineer / Re-Recording Mixer

Hyperbolic Audio LLC
09.2014 - 03.2019

Audio Engineer

Penny Lane Studios
07.2007 - 06.2014

Audio Engineer

Tonic Digital
05.2001 - 07.2007
Dan Walsh