Jacob Jackson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Professional Sound Technician with a detailed ear, excellent microphone techniques and experience setting up and operating audio equipment. Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering including expert audio mixing and mastering in both live and studio settings. Skilled in Digital Audio Workstations and team collaboration, I significantly improve studio productivity and event sound experiences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
MY BUDDY PRODUCTIONS
07.2020 - Current
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Reduced post-production time with proficient use of industry-standard software and equipment.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Collaborated closely with producers and directors to ensure alignment of creative vision throughout the production process.
- Delivered top-notch audio content by skillfully editing, mixing, and mastering tracks to meet client specifications.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Proactively addressed potential acoustic challenges before they became issues during shows or events.
- Collaborated with event planners to provide tailored audio solutions, ensuring successful events.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workspace, resulting in streamlined workflows and faster setups.
- Safely transported valuable audio equipment between venues while ensuring proper setup upon arrival.
- Reduced setup times significantly by efficiently organizing and managing audio equipment inventory.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances at events, making real-time adjustments as needed for optimal sound quality.
- Managed stage volume levels to achieve an ideal balance between performers and audience members, enhancing the overall experience.
- Improved overall sound quality by carefully selecting appropriate microphones based on the specific needs of each performance.
- Provided clear communication between performers, production team members, and venue staff to ensure smooth event execution.
- Conducted thorough pre-show checks, reducing potential technical problems during performances.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
Audio Engineer
Lifeline Music, LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
- Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Reduced post-production time with proficient use of industry-standard software and equipment.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Collaborated closely with producers and directors to ensure alignment of creative vision throughout the production process.
- Delivered top-notch audio content by skillfully editing, mixing, and mastering tracks to meet client specifications.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Proactively addressed potential acoustic challenges before they became issues during shows or events.
- Collaborated with event planners to provide tailored audio solutions, ensuring successful events.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workspace, resulting in streamlined workflows and faster setups.
- Safely transported valuable audio equipment between venues while ensuring proper setup upon arrival.
- Reduced setup times significantly by efficiently organizing and managing audio equipment inventory.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances at events, making real-time adjustments as needed for optimal sound quality.
- Managed stage volume levels to achieve an ideal balance between performers and audience members, enhancing the overall experience.
- Improved overall sound quality by carefully selecting appropriate microphones based on the specific needs of each performance.
- Provided clear communication between performers, production team members, and venue staff to ensure smooth event execution.
- Conducted thorough pre-show checks, reducing potential technical problems during performances.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High School
Bel Air, MD06.2010
Skills
- Audio Mixing Proficiency
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Signal Flow Understanding
- Managing sound quality
- Audio for Video Production
- Sound Engineering
- Critical Listening Abilities
- Foley and Sound Effects
- Equipment Setup
- Microphone usage
- Multitrack Recording
- Live streaming
- Live Sound Mixing
- Team Collaboration
- Pro Tools
- Audio Routing
- Monitor Engineering
Additional Information
I worked with many artists as well as churches and organizations and have built trusted relationships through my execution of creating quality sound for their sessions and live events. Some clients that I've worked with are William McMillan, Julia McMillan, International Bible Way, Ty Scot Records, South Church, amongst many others.
Timeline
Audio Engineer
MY BUDDY PRODUCTIONS
07.2020 - Current
Audio Engineer
Lifeline Music, LLC
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High School