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Hi, I’m Cameron Smith, a mix and recording engineer with 8+ years of experience across albums, singles, podcasts, and post-production projects. I specialize in delivering polished, release-ready mixes across genres and have worked with Grammy-winning artists and indie releases alike.
I’m adept in recording, editing, and sound design, with a strong command of high-end analog gear and modern DAWs. I also bring deep live sound expertise as FOH and monitor engineer on national tours and festivals, including Jazz Fest and tours with Ifé, Robert Glasper, and more. I’m a fast learner with strong music literacy and excellent communication, thriving in high-pressure environments.
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Work Experience
Audio/Stage Technician at Acadiana Center for the Arts
January 1, 2018 - August 17, 2025Served as FOH and monitor engineer for prominent artists including The Bad Plus, Dianne Reeves, and Kevin Bacon. Managed complex audio routing across multiple venues and supported lighting rigging, console operation, and general stage maintenance within the facility.
Freelance Audio Engineer
January 1, 2017 - PresentRecorded and mixed independent albums, singles, and live sessions; provided FOH and monitor engineering for numerous bands, venues, and events including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans African American Museum. Delivered audio post-production for media content and interviewed podcasts. Toured with the Afro-Caribbean electronic band Ifé in Summer 2023 and worked with Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper on shows and festivals, including a private party hosted by Dave Chappelle.
Audio Engineer at ArtiSound Productions
January 1, 2021 - August 17, 2025Recorded and mixed music, NPR features, and multimedia productions. Engineered live-streamed concerts during and after the pandemic and assisted with broadcast production and multicam audio setups.
Audio Engineer / Program Coordinator at Material Institute
June 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025Collaborated within a small team to build nonprofit recording, production, and live audio facilities. Engineered sessions for musical groups, audiobooks, interviews, and live video content. Coordinated programs bringing in artists and participants. Provided live sound for concerts onsite and around the city and maintained high-end audio equipment.
FOH Engineer (Touring) at The Lost Bayou Ramblers
December 1, 2022 - August 17, 2025Served as FOH engineer for Grammy Award–winning Cajun rock band during a national tour, managing live mixes and advanced venue coordination.
Studio Audio Engineer at Arcade Fire
January 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025Supported tracking and engineered post-production phases in a top-tier studio environment during recording sessions in New Orleans.
Monitor Engineer at Tank and the Bangas
January 1, 2024 - PresentMonitor engineer for Grammy-winning band during tours, festivals, and local shows, delivering consistent, artist-focused mixes in high-pressure live settings.
Audio Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentRecorded and mixed dozens of independent albums, singles, and live sessions. Acted as FOH and monitor engineer for various bands, venues, and events in New Orleans, including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans African American Museum. Toured with Afro-Caribbean electronic band Ifé in Summer 2023. Worked with Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper on shows and festivals across the U.S., including a private event hosted by Dave Chappelle.
Post-Production Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentEdited and mixed dialogue, foley, and sound design for podcasts, livestreams, and short films. Synced multi-camera audio for video productions and delivered broadcast-ready mixes under tight deadlines.
Monitor Engineer at Tank and the Bangas (Touring)
January 1, 2024 - PresentMonitor engineer for Grammy-winning band on tour, festivals, and local shows. Managed in-ear mixes under high-pressure live environments.
Audio Technician at Arcade Fire
December 31, 2025 - August 22, 2025Assisted with studio setup, cabling, and maintenance. Supported tracking and engineered in the post-production phase in a top-tier studio environment.
Studio Engineer at Material Institute
December 31, 2025 - August 22, 2025Part of a team building nonprofit recording, production, and live audio facilities. Maintained studio facilities and managed recording sessions with diverse artists. Engineered sessions for musical groups, audiobooks, interviews, and live videos. Coordinated artist participation programs and provided live sound for concerts both onsite and city-wide. Mentored emerging engineers and producers.
Audio Engineer at ArtiSound Productions
December 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025Recorded and mixed music, NPR features, and multimedia productions. Engineered live-streamed concerts during and post-pandemic. Assisted with broadcast production and multicam audio setups. Participated in youth education programs in collaboration with The Roots Of Music.
FOH Engineer (Touring) at Lost Bayou Ramblers
December 31, 2022 - August 22, 2025FOH engineer for Grammy Award–winning Cajun rock band on national tour. Managed live mixes and advanced venue coordination.
Producer / Beatmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - PresentProduced and arranged beats for artists and live performances. Specialized in analog MPC-style sampling blended with modern digital production. Performed original beat sets with the concert series “Couches.”
Audio/Stage Technician at Acadiana Center for the Arts
January 1, 2018 - August 29, 2025Front of house and monitor engineer for artists including The Bad Plus, Dianne Reeves, and Kevin Bacon. Managed complex audio routing across multiple venues, supported lighting rigging, console operation, and general stage maintenance.
Freelance Producer, Audio Engineer & Beatmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentProduced beats and full tracks across hip hop, R&B, experimental, and pop genres. Toured as a beatmaker. Engineered and mixed independent albums, singles, and live sessions. FOH and monitor engineer at events including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans African American Museum. Provided post-production for podcasts and media. Toured with Afro-Caribbean electronic band Ifé. Worked with Grammy-winning Robert Glasper on national shows and festivals.
Audio Engineer at ArtiSound Productions
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025Recorded and mixed music, NPR features, and multimedia productions. Engineered live-streamed concerts during and after the pandemic. Assisted with broadcast production and multicam audio setups.
Audio Engineer / Program Coordinator at Material Institute
June 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025Part of the team building nonprofit recording, production, and live audio facilities. Engineered sessions for musical groups, audiobooks, interviews, and live videos. Coordinated artist residencies and studio access. Provided live sound for concerts and maintained high-end gear.
FOH Engineer (Touring) at The Lost Bayou Ramblers
December 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025Front of house engineer for Grammy-winning Cajun rock band. Mixed shows and coordinated venue-specific technical needs on national tour.
Studio Audio Engineer at Arcade Fire
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025Supported recording and mixing for final phases of a studio album in a high-end commercial studio environment under tight deadlines.
Monitor Engineer at Tank and the Bangas
January 1, 2024 - PresentDelivered consistent, artist-focused monitor mixes in festival and tour settings. Adapted quickly to changing stages and show flows in high-pressure environments.
Audio/Stage Technician at Acadiana Center for the Arts
December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025FOH/monitor engineer for artists including The Bad Plus, Dianne Reeves, and Kevin Bacon. Managed complex audio routing across multiple venues; supported lighting rigging, console operation, and general stage maintenance.
Freelance Producer, Audio Engineer & Beatmaker at Self-Employed (New Orleans)
January 1, 2017 - PresentProduced beats and full tracks across hip hop, R&B, experimental, and pop genres. Toured as a beatmaker; engineered and mixed dozens of independent albums, singles, and live sessions. FOH and monitor engineer for various bands and events including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans African American Museum. Provided post-production audio for interviews, podcasts, and media content. Toured with Afro-Caribbean electronic band Ifé; worked with Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper on nationwide shows and a private Dave Chappelle event (2023–2024).
Audio Engineer at ArtiSound Productions
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025Recorded and mixed music, NPR features, and multimedia productions; engineered live-streamed concerts during and after the pandemic; assisted with broadcast production and multicam audio setups.
Audio Engineer / Program Coordinator at Material Institute
June 30, 2025 - September 9, 2025Part of a four-man team building nonprofit recording, production, and live audio facilities. Engineered sessions for musical groups, audiobooks, interviews, and live videos. Coordinated artist residencies and studio access for community participants. Provided live sound for concerts and maintained high-end gear across all facilities.
FOH Engineer (Touring) at The Lost Bayou Ramblers
November 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025FOH engineer for Grammy-winning Cajun rock band. Mixed shows and coordinated venue-specific technical needs.
Studio Audio Engineer at Arcade Fire
January 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025Supported recording and mixing for final phases of studio album; worked in a high-end commercial studio environment under tight deadlines.
Monitor Engineer at Tank and the Bangas
January 1, 2024 - PresentDelivered consistent, artist-focused monitor mixes in festival and tour settings; adapted quickly to changing stages and show flows.
Audio Engineer — Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentRecorded and mixed dozens of independent albums, singles, and live sessions. FOH and monitor engineer for bands, venues, and events around New Orleans, including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans African American Museum. Toured with Afro-Caribbean electronic band Ifé in Summer 2023. Worked with Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper on shows and festivals nationwide (2023–2024).
Post-Production Engineer — Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentEdited and mixed dialogue, Foley, and sound design for podcasts, live streams, and short films. Synced multi-camera audio for video production and delivered broadcast-ready mixes under tight deadlines.
Monitor Engineer at Tank and the Bangas
January 1, 2024 - PresentTouring monitor and in-ear mix engineer for a Grammy-winning band on national tours, festivals, and local shows; managed in-ear mixes in high-pressure live environments.
Audio Technician at Arcade Fire Studio
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025Assisted with studio setup, cabling, and maintenance; supported tracking and engineering in the post-production phase in a top-tier studio environment.
Studio Engineer at Material Institute
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025Part of a four-person team building non-profit recording facilities; maintained studio facilities and managed recording sessions with a range of artists; engineered sessions for music groups, audio books, interviews, and live video; coordinated programs to bring artists into the space.
Audio Engineer at Art i Sound Productions
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025Recorded and mixed music, NPR features, and multimedia productions; engineered live-streamed concerts during and after the pandemic; assisted in broadcast production and multi-camera audio setups; assisted in education program for youth in collaboration with The Roots Of Music.
Producer / Beatmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - PresentProduced and arranged beats for artists and live performances; specialized in analog MPC-style sampling blended with modern digital production; performed original beat sets with the concert series 'Couches.'
FOH Engineer (Touring) at Lost Bayou Ramblers
January 1, 2022 - PresentFOH engineer for Grammy Award-winning Cajun rock band on national tours; managed live mixes and advance venue coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies & Music Media at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016B.A. in Jazz Studies & Music Media at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies & Music Media at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies & Music Media at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016B.A. in Jazz Studies & Music Media at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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