Audio Engineer specialized in immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos and Binaural, with a strong background in stereo mixing, plugin development, audio editing/restoration, and audio storytelling. Passionate about blending traditional music cultures with cutting-edge audio technology. Experienced across studio recording, sound design, and project execution, with hands-on DAW expertise (Pro Tools, Logic Pro), spatial audio production, and ongoing development of immersive audio and plugin workflows.

Yigit Hangital

Audio Engineer specialized in immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos and Binaural, with a strong background in stereo mixing, plugin development, audio editing/restoration, and audio storytelling. Passionate about blending traditional music cultures with cutting-edge audio technology. Experienced across studio recording, sound design, and project execution, with hands-on DAW expertise (Pro Tools, Logic Pro), spatial audio production, and ongoing development of immersive audio and plugin workflows.

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Audio Engineer specialized in immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos and Binaural, with a strong background in stereo mixing, plugin development, audio editing/restoration, and audio storytelling. Passionate about blending traditional music cultures with cutting-edge audio technology.

Experienced across studio recording, sound design, and project execution, with hands-on DAW expertise (Pro Tools, Logic Pro), spatial audio production, and ongoing development of immersive audio and plugin workflows.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Part-time / Competitive Audio Participant at SAE Awards (competition), Cologne (upcoming)
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Participant in the SAE awards competition to be held in Cologne (October 2025).
Audio/Music Engineer (freelance and live performance participation)
June 1, 2022 - Present
Participated in immersive audio and music-related competitions and performed live at festivals, contributing original work and placing in chart rankings.
Audio Engineer / Immersive Audio Participant & Live Performer
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Participated in the 2023 Best Afro Music Contest (Turkey). Performed live at Snipe(s) Block Art Festival 2024 (Berlin and Cologne). Reached #43 on the Turkish Radio Top 50 charts with an original song. Participated in SAE awards competition in Cologne (1st place: Immersive Audio Trailer Competition - Neumann x SAE Berlin).
Mixing & Mastering Engineer (Stereo, Dolby Atmos, Audio delivery) at Artbender Production & Freelance, Izmir / Berlin
March 1, 2022 - Present
Performed stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film, including mastering and audio delivery. Collaborated with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres.
Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Artbender Production & Freelance, Izmir / Berlin
March 1, 2022 - Present
Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film, plus mastering and audio delivery. Worked with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres.
Mixing & Mastering Engineer (stereo / Dolby Atmos / binaural), Freelance at Artbender Production & Freelance, Izmir / Berlin
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film; mastering and audio delivery. Collaborated with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres.
Mixing & Mastering Engineer (Stereo / Dolby Atmos) at Artbender Production & Freelance, İzmir / Berlin
March 1, 2022 - Present
Performed stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film, and delivered mastered audio. Worked with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres; contributed to mixing/mastering, audio delivery, and production collaboration.
Mixing & Mastering Engineer (Stereo & Dolby Atmos / Binaural) at Artbender Production & Freelance
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film, audio delivery and mastering. Collaborated with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres.
Content Moderator at Telus International
March 1, 2022 - April 2, 2022
Reviewed and adjusted user-generated content to ensure compliance with platform guidelines; collaborated with the moderation team to improve strategies.
Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Artbender Production & Freelance
March 1, 2022 - April 2, 2022
Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing for music and film; mastering and audio delivery. Collaborated with artists, labels, and commercial clients across multiple genres.
Content Moderator (User-generated content) at Telus International, Izmir
July 1, 2020 - August 21, 2021
Reviewed and adjusted user-generated content to ensure compliance with platform guidelines while maintaining a safe and positive user experience. Collaborated with the team to improve moderation strategies.
Content Moderator at Telus International, Izmir
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Reviewed and adjusted user-generated content to ensure platform guideline compliance, maintaining a safe and positive user experience. Collaborated with the team to improve moderation strategies.
Content Moderator at Telus International, İzmir
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Reviewed and adjusted user-generated content to ensure compliance with platform guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive user experience. Collaborated with the team to improve moderation strategies and workflows.
Content Moderator at Telus International
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Reviewed and adjusted user-generated content to ensure compliance with platform guidelines while maintaining a safe and positive user experience. Collaborated with the team to improve moderation strategies.
Audio Technician at Epic Song Production
July 1, 2020 - August 2, 2021
Handled professional audio equipment to capture and process sound for music, broadcast, and video production; project-based role for a local competition event.
Audio Technician at Episode Production, Izmir
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Project-based role supporting a local competition event. Worked with professional audio equipment to capture and process sound for music, broadcast, and video production.
Audio Technician at Episode Production, İzmir
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Worked with professional audio equipment to capture and process sound for music, broadcast, and video production. Project-based role supporting a local competition event; contributed to hands-on audio capture and production tasks.
Audio Technician at Episode Production
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Project-based role for a local competition event. Worked with professional audio equipment to capture and process sound for music, broadcast, and video production.
Audio Technician (project-based event role) at Episode Production, Izmir
July 1, 2019 - August 21, 2021
Worked with professional audio equipment to capture and process sound for music, broadcast, and video production. Supported project-based production for a local competition event.

Education

Diploma + SAE Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Music Technologies at Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Audio Production at Berlin School / SAE Institute Berlin (via University of Hertfordshire, UK)
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
SAE Diploma+ (Advanced Diploma) in Audio Engineering & Production at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Music Technologies at Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Practical training at SAE Berlin
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
SAE Diploma a+ / Advanced Diploma at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Audio Production at SAE Institute Berlin (accredited through University of Hertfordshire, UK)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
B.A.Sc (Bachelor of Applied Science), Music Technologies at Doku z Eylül University, İzmir
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Diploma at SAE Institute Germany (Berlin)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
BSc at Dokuz Eylül University (Music Technologies), Izmir
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
BA at SAE Institute Berlin (via University of Hertfordshire, UK)
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Diploma at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
B.A.Sc (Bachelor of Applied Science) at Doku z Eylül University
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Audio Production University of Hertfordshire (via SAE Institute Berlin)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at SAE Institute Berlin (accredited through SAE Institute Berlin)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Diploma (SAE Diploma) at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Advanced Diploma (SAE Advanced Diploma) at SAE Institute Germany, Berlin
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Audio Production University of Hertfordshire (via SAE Institute Berlin), Berlin
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) at Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

Diploma + SAE Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production
September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Grade 1.7 (Final Module) - SAE Diploma+ (final module grade)
September 2, 2025 - July 27, 2026
SAE Advanced Diploma+ awarded by SAE Institute (GSA Region)
September 2, 2025 - July 27, 2026
SAE Diploma a+ / GSA Region awarded diplomas (final module grade: 1.7)
September 2, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Full degree training and practical completion at SAE Berlin (University of Hertfordshire degree award mechanism)
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
SAE Diploma+ (SAE Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Grade 1.7 (Final Module) – SAE Diploma+ Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production
January 1, 2025 - July 27, 2026
GSA Region – SAE Diploma awarded
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Grade 1.7 (Final Module) – SAE Diploma/Advanced Diploma
January 1, 2025 - July 27, 2026
GSA Region award – Diplomas awarded by SAE Institute (GSA Region)
January 1, 2025 - July 27, 2026
Final degree awarded by University of Hertfordshire (UK) (via SAE Institute Berlin)
January 1, 2021 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics