Marcus X Pardo
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Innovative Mix Engineer with 9 years of professional mix and post production audio experience. Expert in Pro Tools. Extensive background in immersive mixing, music production and creative sound design. Producing creative soundscapes through various mix techniques tailored for music and understanding how to lead various teams to also execute a cohesive direction for various projects. Understanding audio technological specs to best deliver a client's vision to consumer ears, whether though new audio technologies like Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio or Stereo mixing. Detail oriented, friendly and calm under pressure with a professional demeanor
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mix Engineer
Conduit Post LLC
Glendale, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Increased audio team's mix output productivity by 40% on average throughout the year to deliver to ViaCom/CBS standards and Spec
- Lead audio teams through Pro Tools mixing for various broadcast applications by exemplifying what teams/individuals could do to be more efficient and productive.
- Communicated efficiently with production teams to keep mixing and mastering schedule in order
Audio Mastering Engineer
Convo Ent.
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Overseeing studio recordings and mixes and delivering on promise to surpass industry standing master recordings.
- Deep understanding of plugin processing, compression, equalization and limiting to deliver high quality final master recordings for various medium including digital streaming platforms.
- Performed Dolby Atmos Music Mixing and mastering
Supervising Sound Editor:Design Editorial and Mix
Post Imperial Productions, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
06.2011 - 10.2020
- 7 years of engineering Surround Audio Soundscapes that met various surround sound deliverable specs. Dolby Atmos, Dolby 5.1, DTS: X and Stereo final mixes.
- Over 7 years of full scope Sound Mixing, Dialogue, Effects and Music editorial.
- Worked closely with video editors to synchronize audio and prep audio to be ready for mix .
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Film Production
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2016
Skills
- Pro Tools Expert
- Understanding of all Audio Signal flow
- Extensive background with vocal production for artist development
- Effective problem solver when it comes to audio troubleshooting
- Collaboration through strong communication with producers and artists
- Strict attention to detail
- Placing high value on time and efficiency
Accomplishments
2-time MPSE Golden Reel Awards Nominee as Supervising Sound Editor (2014 & 2016)
Timeline
Mix Engineer
Conduit Post LLC
10.2020 - Current
Audio Mastering Engineer
Convo Ent.
11.2019 - Current
Supervising Sound Editor:Design Editorial and Mix
Post Imperial Productions, LLC
06.2011 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Film Production
California State University - Los Angeles