JEAN-MICHEL CARON – Sound Designer Jean-Michel Caron has spent the past 25 years in the realm of sound creating soundscapes for the past ten years, including for a number of Cirque du Soleil show as Sound Designer like Alize, Messi 10, Alegria, Bazzar, VOLTA and KURIOS – Cabinet of curiosities. Jean-Michel has been involved in many Special Events created by Cirque du Soleil, like Andorra, Malta or La Forge aux Etoiles at the Futuroscope. He took part in several productions by new media and entertainment studio like Moment Factory including Aura at the The Invialide in Paris and at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal and Ode à la vie a multimedia show projected on the façade of the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) in 2012. He also worked on various exhibition and theatre projects in Quebec. At Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Michel was involved in a number of creations as project manager and head of sound. He was also assistant sound designer on the shows OVO and Zarkana, an experience he repeated on TOTEM and Amaluna alongside Jacques Boucher. Since 2012, Jean-Michel Caron teaches sound at Collège d’Alma, in Quebec.

Jean - Michel Caron

JEAN-MICHEL CARON – Sound Designer Jean-Michel Caron has spent the past 25 years in the realm of sound creating soundscapes for the past ten years, including for a number of Cirque du Soleil show as Sound Designer like Alize, Messi 10, Alegria, Bazzar, VOLTA and KURIOS – Cabinet of curiosities. Jean-Michel has been involved in many Special Events created by Cirque du Soleil, like Andorra, Malta or La Forge aux Etoiles at the Futuroscope. He took part in several productions by new media and entertainment studio like Moment Factory including Aura at the The Invialide in Paris and at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal and Ode à la vie a multimedia show projected on the façade of the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) in 2012. He also worked on various exhibition and theatre projects in Quebec. At Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Michel was involved in a number of creations as project manager and head of sound. He was also assistant sound designer on the shows OVO and Zarkana, an experience he repeated on TOTEM and Amaluna alongside Jacques Boucher. Since 2012, Jean-Michel Caron teaches sound at Collège d’Alma, in Quebec.

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JEAN-MICHEL CARON – Sound Designer
Jean-Michel Caron has spent the past 25 years in the realm of sound creating soundscapes for the past ten years, including for a number of Cirque du Soleil show as Sound Designer like Alize, Messi 10, Alegria, Bazzar, VOLTA and KURIOS – Cabinet of curiosities. Jean-Michel has been involved in many Special Events created by Cirque du Soleil, like Andorra, Malta or La Forge aux Etoiles at the Futuroscope. He took part in several productions by new media and entertainment studio like Moment Factory including Aura at the The Invialide in Paris and at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal and Ode à la vie a multimedia show projected on the façade of the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) in 2012. He also worked on various exhibition and theatre projects in Quebec. At Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Michel was involved in a number of creations as project manager and head of sound. He was also assistant sound designer on the shows OVO and Zarkana, an experience he repeated on TOTEM and Amaluna alongside Jacques Boucher. Since 2012, Jean-Michel Caron teaches sound at Collège d’Alma, in Quebec.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Various including Moment Factory, Royal Caribbean, Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2004 - June 25, 2024
Designed and specified sound systems for optimal performance of live events, operated and mixed shows using playback and/or live musicians, and created soundscapes and sound effects for productions. Worked on multimedia shows, live ice skating, exhibitions, and special events across international venues including cruise ships, theaters, and multimedia installations.
Mixing Engineer Freelance at Various
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2023
Provided mixing engineering services for live events and albums, including work for Cirque du Soleil and artists such as Tara Baswani. Worked on multimedia shows internationally.
Assistant Sound Designer at Cirque du Soleil and other clients
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022
Supported designers by representing them during production and creation meetings, assisting in realizing their ideas across various shows including large touring and special events.
Assistant Sound Designer & Sound Project Manager at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Managed budget, equipment, and all technical requirements needed to build sound systems for various touring productions.
Head of Sound & Mixing Engineer at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Operated and mixed shows for all performances, maintained and serviced sound system equipment, and managed sound department, crew, and equipment during tours.
Sound Designer at House of Dancing Water
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed and specified the sound system for the live production, operated and mixed the show, and created soundscapes and effects.
Sound Designer at Aura Les Invalids – Multimedia Show, Moment Factory
September 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented audio for multimedia show at Dome des Invalides, Paris.
Sound Designer at Astra Lumina – Multi-Media Night Experience, Moment Factory
September 1, 2024 - Present
Created immersive soundscapes for Astra Lumina in Dallas and Philadelphia.
Sound Designer at Once Upon a Time and Stardust – Live Ice Skating Show, Royal Caribbean
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and mixed audio for live ice skating production on Icon of the Seas.
Sound Designer at The Book – Live Show, Royal Caribbean, Odyssey of the Seas
June 1, 2021 - Present
Sound design for live show on Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas.
Sound Designer at Haka – Live Show, Royal Caribbean, Symphony of the Seas
April 1, 2018 - Present
Sound design for Royal Caribbean Haka show.
Sound Designer at Spectra’s Cabaret – Live Show, Moment Factory, Anthem of the Seas
April 1, 2015 - Present
Sound design for Moment Factory Spectra’s Cabaret.
Sound Designer at Starwater – Live Show, Moment Factory, Quantum of the Seas
November 1, 2014 - Present
Sound design for Moment Factory Starwater.
Sound Designer at Palais des Saisons – Multi-Media show, Moment Factory, Montréal (Musée de Grévin)
October 1, 2014 - Present
Sound design for multimedia show at Musée de Grévin, Montreal.
Head of Sound & Mixing Engineer at Cirque du Soleil - Kooza (Big Top Tour)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Operate and mix the show for all performances; maintain and service sound system; manage Sound Department and equipment.
Assistant Head of Sound at Cirque du Soleil - Algeria (Big Top Tour)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Assistant Head of Sound for the Algeria tour.
Assistant Acrobatic Rigger at Cirque du Soleil – Quidam, Dralion (Big Top Tour)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Assisted with acrobatic rigging for big top productions.

Education

Attestation d’étude Collégial at Collége d’Alma
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Coursework at Cégep de Chicoutimi
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Attestation d’étude Collégial - Technique de sonorisation et d’enregistrement musical at Collège d’Alma
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Cours - Technique du Génie Électrique at Cégep de Chicoutimi
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

Level Control System LCS cue station Formation by Meyer Sound
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Sim 3 Training and System Design Formation by Meyer Sound
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
System Calibration -R1 software, Fundamental of Array System Formation by d&b Audiotechnik
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Level Control System LCS cue station (Meyer Sound)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Sim 3 Training and System Design (Meyer Sound)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
System Calibration - R1 software (d&b Audiotechnik)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other