I'm a dynamic audio engineer with over 17 years of industry experience across studio, live, and broadcast environments. I specialize in studio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, with strong live sound, lighting design, and post-production skills. I work proficiently with analog and digital consoles, a broad range of DAWs, signal processors, and plugins. I collaborate with artists, producers, and crews to deliver results on time and within budget. I'm adept at troubleshooting under pressure, optimizing sound for various venues and formats, and delivering world-class audio that surpasses production standards. I thrive on creative problem solving and technical innovation to help clients realize their vision.

JESUS W. VARGAS

I'm a dynamic audio engineer with over 17 years of industry experience across studio, live, and broadcast environments. I specialize in studio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, with strong live sound, lighting design, and post-production skills. I work proficiently with analog and digital consoles, a broad range of DAWs, signal processors, and plugins. I collaborate with artists, producers, and crews to deliver results on time and within budget. I'm adept at troubleshooting under pressure, optimizing sound for various venues and formats, and delivering world-class audio that surpasses production standards. I thrive on creative problem solving and technical innovation to help clients realize their vision.

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I’m a dynamic audio engineer with over 17 years of industry experience across studio, live, and broadcast environments. I specialize in studio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, with strong live sound, lighting design, and post-production skills. I work proficiently with analog and digital consoles, a broad range of DAWs, signal processors, and plugins. I collaborate with artists, producers, and crews to deliver results on time and within budget.

I’m adept at troubleshooting under pressure, optimizing sound for various venues and formats, and delivering world-class audio that surpasses production standards. I thrive on creative problem solving and technical innovation to help clients realize their vision.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Led projects from initial consultation, budgeting, and pre-production through final mastering and distribution. Delivered pre-production planning, multi-microphone tracking, overdubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering with both outboard gear and digital plugins. Collaborated with artists, writers, and producers to realize the client's vision; managed schedules and budgets and delivered high-quality audio for time-sensitive releases.
Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer at Midnight Music Mixing
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led projects from initial consultation, budgeting, and pre-production through final mastering and distribution. Developed custom soundscapes and arrangements to enhance artist visions. Collaborated with songwriters, musicians, and vocalists to achieve optimal results in studio and remote recording environments. Delivered comprehensive services including pre-production planning, multi-mic tracking, overdubbing, editing, mixing, mastering, post-production for video and digital media, field recording for live events, and equipment installation/troubleshooting.
Live Sound Engineer at Midnight Lightning Sound (MLS)
January 1, 2004 - Present
Supervised and managed all aspects of sound and lighting operations for MLS teams, overseeing 100+ events annually from planning to live execution. Installed and calibrated PA systems and stage monitors, managed wireless microphones and lighting rigs. Troubleshot equipment failures on-site and recorded multi-camera video/audio for post-event editing; trained junior technicians in live sound and lighting operations.
Intern at Cue Studios
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Supported senior engineers during recording, overdubbing, and mixing sessions for diverse clients. Provided excellent customer service, scheduled client bookings, managed studio equipment inventory, and maintained studio cleanliness. Assisted in editing audio for commercials and independent projects; gained hands-on troubleshooting of signal flow and contributed in team meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production at The Art Institute of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other