I'm a senior audio engineer with over a decade of studio experience delivering recording, mixing, and mastering for music, broadcast, and commercial productions. I blend top-tier engineering with hands-on electronics know-how to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize studio systems at the hardware level. Colleagues rely on me to maintain session flow, resolve technical issues quickly under deadline pressure, and deliver release-ready sound. I enjoy mentoring juniors and have a track record of keeping sessions productive while pushing for sonic clarity and musicality.

Firass Ali Elbakri Elmckey

I'm a senior audio engineer with over a decade of studio experience delivering recording, mixing, and mastering for music, broadcast, and commercial productions. I blend top-tier engineering with hands-on electronics know-how to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize studio systems at the hardware level. Colleagues rely on me to maintain session flow, resolve technical issues quickly under deadline pressure, and deliver release-ready sound. I enjoy mentoring juniors and have a track record of keeping sessions productive while pushing for sonic clarity and musicality.

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I’m a senior audio engineer with over a decade of studio experience delivering recording, mixing, and mastering for music, broadcast, and commercial productions. I blend top-tier engineering with hands-on electronics know-how to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize studio systems at the hardware level.

Colleagues rely on me to maintain session flow, resolve technical issues quickly under deadline pressure, and deliver release-ready sound. I enjoy mentoring juniors and have a track record of keeping sessions productive while pushing for sonic clarity and musicality.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Recording & Mix Engineer at Debaj Studio
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Engineered full-cycle production: recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Delivered broadcast-ready mixes for music and media projects under client deadlines. Served as primary technical specialist for studio troubleshooting and hardware repairs. Maintained stable recording environments, minimizing downtime during sessions. Mentored junior engineers and interns on workflow, mixing, and session management.
Recording & Mix Engineer at O.Mix Studio
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Managed recording sessions and post-production mixing for a large portion of studio clients. Configured microphones, preamps, and outboard gear for diverse recording scenarios. Maintained and repaired studio equipment to ensure uninterrupted operation. Improved recording quality through better mic placement and gain staging practices.
Recording Engineer at Avadas Studio
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Directed talent during sessions to achieve strong performances. Applied advanced stereo recording techniques for immersive sound capture. Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for studio gear. Resolved technical issues during live sessions under time pressure.
Recording Engineer at Vangard Studio
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Calibrated studio monitors and maintained acoustic accuracy. Operated analog and digital processing chains. Edited and prepared recorded material for mixing and production. Assisted in studio setup and session preparation.

Education

Diploma in Electronics Engineering – Telecommunications at Sudan University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Mo3 ft. Salute Yalbaanot – Al3'al6 (الغلط)

    Audio post-production, mixing, and mastering for the official release of “Al3’al6 (الغلط),” a collaborative track featuring Sudanese rap artist Mo3 alongside the vocal group Salute Yalbaanot (Hiba Aljozuli & Wela Elmahi). The technical objective focused on seamlessly blending the raw energy and rhythmic cadence of Sudanese hip-hop with the soulful, harmonic textures of the live vocal features. Engineered a balanced, dynamic soundstage that preserves acoustic warmth while ensuring competitive commercial loudness, clarity, and translatability across all playback systems.

    الدعيتر لمة حبان (Al-Deater: Lammat Habban) — Theme Music

    Provided the complete audio engineering lifecycle for the official theme song used across the intro and outro of the Sudanese comedy-drama series Al-Deater: Lammat Habban. Managed the tracking and recording sessions for the music, and executed the final mix and master to deliver a high-energy, high-fidelity theme song optimized for television broadcast.

    Note: The YouTube link does not work outside of YouTube as per the channel’s settings. You can watch it directly on YouTube.

    "ما رأيت في الكون" – السلطانة فريدة (Sultana Farida)

    Provided professional mixing and mastering services for the Sudanese single “ما رأيت في الكون” performed by السلطانة فريدة. The project focused on balancing the distinct traditional and modern rhythmic elements characteristic of contemporary Sudanese pop arrangements. Key technical tasks included precise vocal processing to ensure the performance remains crisp and commanding over the instrumentation, careful spatial imaging to enhance depth, and dynamic mastering to optimize playback loudness while preserving transient clarity and tonal warmth across streaming platforms.