I am a creative and detail-oriented audio mixer and sound designer with hands-on experience delivering professional audio for video and interactive media. Certified Pro Tools Music Operator, adept at tempo automation, corrective audio editing, voice-over integration, and headset-ready final mix delivery. I aim to bring strong technical skills and musical sensibility to high-output audio production pipelines.

Michael Ariano

I am a creative and detail-oriented audio mixer and sound designer with hands-on experience delivering professional audio for video and interactive media. Certified Pro Tools Music Operator, adept at tempo automation, corrective audio editing, voice-over integration, and headset-ready final mix delivery. I aim to bring strong technical skills and musical sensibility to high-output audio production pipelines.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented audio mixer and sound designer with hands-on experience delivering professional audio for video and interactive media.

Certified Pro Tools Music Operator, adept at tempo automation, corrective audio editing, voice-over integration, and headset-ready final mix delivery. I aim to bring strong technical skills and musical sensibility to high-output audio production pipelines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Mixer at The Take, Screen Prism (remote)
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Mixed and balanced audio for 100+ editorial videos with narration and music. Applied corrective editing (noise reduction, leveling, spectral repair) using iZotope RX. Prepared final mixes compatible for YouTube broadcasts and maintained consistent loudness standards.
Music Composer & Audio Designer at Freelance Projects
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composed, mixed, and mastered original music for media and portfolio projects. Collaborated remotely with creatives to ensure proper timing, sync, and clean handoffs. Delivered headset-ready final mixes with consistent tone and balance.
Sound Mixer at The Take / Screen Prism (remote)
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Mixed and balanced audio for 100+ editorial videos with narration and music. Applied corrective editing (noise reduction, leveling, spectral repair) using iZotope RX. Prepared final mixes compatible for YouTube broadcast with consistent loudness standards.

Education

B.S. Audio Production at Full Sail University
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production at Full Sail University
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019

Qualifications

Pro Tools Music Operator Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Pro Tools Music Operator Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services