Michael Misakian
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Highly experienced and knowledgeable audio engineer driven to advance career by utilizing expertise and education in the field. Deep passion for audio mixing and goal to excel in own career while helping others share their gifts to the fullest extent possible.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Lake Avenue Church
2016.10 - Current
- Jack of all trades, primarily alternating between mixing the broadcast audio feed and Front of House audio but also maintaining and operating video equipment
- Optimized broadcast audio for streaming by adopting LUFS metering to achieve ideal loudness for streaming platforms
- Coordinating with outside groups whose events are hosted by the church and function as the house engineer to ensure the success of their events
- Provide leadership to a team consisting of 22 staff and volunteers, emphasizing direct communication between team members to ensure the service or event is successful
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Engineer/Producer
Red Room Recorders
2015.08 - 2019.01
- Worked with artists to maintain a comfortable work environment and help them achieve their desired sound
- Selected and placed microphones to get the desired sound for the genre of music and from the sound source
- Used expertise and time management skills to meet the deadline of each project
Freelance Audio Engineer
Seacoast Grace Church
2015.05 - 2016.09
- Mixed the broadcast audio feed for Seacoast's main campus using the Allen & Heath GLD successfully balancing sources to aid in creating an excellent online viewing/listening experience
- Provided Front of House mixing expertise at Seacoast's Seal Beach campus, working with musicians and other team members to ensure successful events
Freelance/Volunteer Audio Mixer
Lake Avenue Church
2012.06 - 2016.09
- Worked/volunteered as an A2, assisting in running cables, positioning microphones, and setting up floor wedges
- Learned valuable trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
- Started mixing Front of House audio and Broadcast audio in 2013, leaning on experience as an A2 and education
Education
Advanced Supplemental Course in Live Sound -
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06.2016
AAS Degree in Recording Technology - Recording Technology
Citrus College
Glendora06.2015
Certificate in Recording Arts - Recording Technology
Citrus College
Glendora12.2013
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA06.2011
High School Diploma -
Maranatha High School
Pasadena, CA06.2008
Skills
- Skilled using Pro Tools and Logic, and am familiar with the operations of other DAWs as well.
- Proficient at mixing for live sound reinforcement as well as broadcast and recorded music.
- Fast learner; able to quickly learn about and utilize new technology
- Able to think quickly to trouble shoot problems and quickly determine a solution
- Work well with other members of a team to ensure a successful event
- Able to articulate well and communicate clearly
- Excellent microphone selection and placement
- Excellent computer skills, primarily with MacOS, with sufficient knowledge of PC-based systems and applications.
- Trained in broadcast video direction, camera switching, video editing and camera operation.
Activities
I was active in Scouting for most of my childhood, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009.
References
- Steven Scheidler, Former Production Manager at Lake Avenue Church, (626) 676-9116
- Kenzo Perkins, Former Audio/Visual Manager at Lake Avenue Church, (626) 800-8026
- Malek Palie, Audio Engineer, (626) 695-0259
Timeline
Production Manager
Lake Avenue Church
2016.10 - Current
Engineer/Producer
Red Room Recorders
2015.08 - 2019.01
Freelance Audio Engineer
Seacoast Grace Church
2015.05 - 2016.09
Freelance/Volunteer Audio Mixer
Lake Avenue Church
2012.06 - 2016.09
Advanced Supplemental Course in Live Sound -
Citrus College
AAS Degree in Recording Technology - Recording Technology
Citrus College
Certificate in Recording Arts - Recording Technology
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
High School Diploma -
Maranatha High School
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