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I'm a seasoned Music and Post-Production Engineer with over 30 years of experience editing, mixing, and mastering audio for studio, live, and web content. I collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and production teams to synchronize audio with visual storytelling and deliver high-quality sound for multimedia projects. I'm proficient with industry-standard DAWs and processing tools, skilled in on-set capture, sound design, and restoration, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical standards.…I'm a seasoned Music and Post-Production Engineer with over 30 years of experience editing, mixing, and mastering audio for studio, live, and web content. I collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and production teams to synchronize audio with visual storytelling and deliver high-quality sound for multimedia projects. I'm proficient with industry-standard DAWs and processing tools, skilled in on-set capture, sound design, and restoration, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical standards.

Carlos Novais

Audio Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, +2

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I'm a seasoned Music and Post-Production Engineer with over 30 years of experience editing, mixing, and mastering audio for studio, live, and web content. I collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and production teams to synchronize audio with visual storytelling and deliver high-quality sound for multimedia projects. I'm proficient with industry-standard DAWs and processing tools, skilled in on-set capture, sound design, and restoration, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical standards.…I'm a seasoned Music and Post-Production Engineer with over 30 years of experience editing, mixing, and mastering audio for studio, live, and web content. I collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and production teams to synchronize audio with visual storytelling and deliver high-quality sound for multimedia projects. I'm proficient with industry-standard DAWs and processing tools, skilled in on-set capture, sound design, and restoration, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical standards.

Available to hire

I’m a seasoned Music and Post-Production Engineer with over 30 years of experience editing, mixing, and mastering audio for studio, live, and web content. I collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and production teams to synchronize audio with visual storytelling and deliver high-quality sound for multimedia projects.
I’m proficient with industry-standard DAWs and processing tools, skilled in on-set capture, sound design, and restoration, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical standards.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Recording Engineer, Mixer, Sound Designer at Various Clients

January 1, 2001 - Present

Edit and mix music and dialogue tracks for studio, live and online video projects, delivering optimized sound quality for the web. Collaborate with videographers, editors, and content creators to synchronize audio with visual elements, ensuring seamless lip sync, transitions, and viewer experience. Capture audio on set using professional recording equipment; support videography sessions with mirrorless and cinema cameras (Sony, BlackMagic Design). Provide detailed sound design, including cleanup, effects, ambience, and transitions that enhance video and multimedia content. Operate and troubleshoot DAW-based systems, audio interfaces, and signal processing tools to maintain reliable production environments. Manage multiple client projects simultaneously under deadlines; prepare final deliverables that meet loudness, format, and quality specs for streaming, social media, and broadcast.

Live & Studio Audio Engineer / Post-Production Mixer at Various Artists (incl. Candlebox, Vonda Shepard, Plain White T's, Ace Frehley, Amos Lee, Thin Lizzy, Keb' Mo', Aly & AJ, Sugarland)

January 1, 1994 - Present

Engineer and mix live and studio performances for tours, broadcasts, and promotional video releases; capture multitrack recordings for video productions; deliver polished post-produced masters suitable for integration into video edits and archival use; collaborate with artists, producers, videographers, and directors in time-critical environments.

Audio / Production Operations – Bob Marley "Hope Road" Residency at Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas, NV

May 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Directed daily show audio and playback operations for a casino residency, ensuring consistent sound quality and reliable technical performance across multiple performances. Coordinated with creative and technical departments to align audio playback, cues, and system routing with lighting and video content; supported multimedia elements of the show to deliver an immersive audio–visual experience for audiences.

Bilingual Audio Editor / Intelligence Analyst at Mercor Intelligence

May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2025

Performed detailed audio editing, segmentation, and cleanup on large multilingual datasets, supporting machine learning and AI research workflows in English and Portuguese. Applied critical listening and precision editing skills directly transferable to high-detail post-production work, handling revisions efficiently while maintaining consistent quality across projects.