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Nicholas Svoboda is an audio engineer located in Chicago, IL. Earning a degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago, he’s recorded bands at numerous studios, mixed live bands and acts, and supervised post sound for film and television. He focuses primarily in metal and metal-adjacent genres, having his roots in bands like Leprous, Opeth, Gojira, and Wiegedood.
In addition to his audio ventures he has also studied film at Oregon State Univserity and Westminster University, London. His directorial debut won Best Picture and Best Cinematography at the Western Canadian Indie Film Festival.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Studio Assistant at BrickTop Recording
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Aid in technical maintenance of the studio, managing various interfaces and protocols. Repair damaged equipment such as cables, amps, pedals, and guitar cabinets.
Studio Intern at Electrical Audio
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Maintain studio spaces and prepared equipment prior to sessions; observe recording and mixing sessions to aid engineers as needed.
Live Sound Mixer at Hell In A Handbag Productions
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Operate QLab in tandem with an analog board; troubleshoot as needed. Plan, build and maintain live wireless rigs; maintain wireless packs throughout runs.
Changeover Carpenter at Court Theatre
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Worked as part of small crews and individually to demolish the prior stage. Built decks, stairs, lattices and other sections according to blueprints.
Stagehand at Majestic Theatre
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Trained to operate in multiple roles such as sound, lighting, and prop construction. Worked in a team to create professional productions using QLab and other programs.
Live Sound Mixer at OSU Theatre
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Organized and managed audio equipment. Operated sound board throughout the show.
Sound Mixer / Post Sound Engineer at Documentary
January 1, 2023 - PresentDocumentary production work, including on-set and post sound mixing.
1st Assistant Camera at Samaritan Health Services
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Baby Friendly internal media; Samaritan Health Services project work.
Bookseller at Bookends & Beginnings
November 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024Maintain a clean, organized space; field and respond to emails while serving customers on the floor.
Media Producer at Precision MA
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2022Edited commercials and delivered assets for others to use in multiple media formats.
Studio Intern
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Studio Intern - Electrical / Audio. Maintain studio spaces and prepared equipment prior to sessions. Observe recording and mixing sessions to aid engineers as they need.
Stagehand / Carpenter at Changeover Carpenter Court Theater
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Worked as part of small crews and individually to demolish the prior stage. Built decks, stairs, lattices and other sections according to blueprints.
Stagehand at Majestic Theater
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Trained to operate in multiple roles such as sound, lighting, and prop construction. Worked in a team to create professional productions using QLAB and other programs.
Live Sound Mixer at OSU Theater
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Organized and managed audio equipment. Operated sound board throughout the show.
Engineer / Post Sound Engineer at Freelance Projects
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeity; The Children’s Crusade; TITMP; Em Grace & The Undercuts; Am I Dead (TV Pilot). Post sound supervision and engineering for various projects.
Production Sound Mixer / Post Sound Engineer at Communi-Tea
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Documentary production sound mixing and post-production sound engineering.
1st AC at Samaritan Health Services
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Internal media production role focusing on camera operations and coordination.
Education
Audio Arts and Acoustics at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025Digital Media and Communications at Oregon State University
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021Film and TV Production at University of Westminster
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Bachelor's degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025Bachelor's degree in Digital Media and Communications at Oregon State University
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021Digital Media and Communications at University of Westminster
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail
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