Hi, I'm Carlos Cardona, an Audio Engineer with a Bachelor's degree from SAE Institute. I have about two years of professional experience in live sound and recording studios, working as a mixing engineer. I thrive in high-pressure environments and I have extensive knowledge of digital audio workstations and microphone techniques. Currently, I lead the audio department for the International Philharmonic Orchestra in CDMX, overseeing maintenance and supply of sound equipment, stage usage, and microphone setup and mixing for every show. I also engage in freelance work as a recording and mixing engineer for jazz, rock, pop, folk, and norteño projects.

Carlos Cardona Sarmiento

Hi, I'm Carlos Cardona, an Audio Engineer with a Bachelor's degree from SAE Institute. I have about two years of professional experience in live sound and recording studios, working as a mixing engineer. I thrive in high-pressure environments and I have extensive knowledge of digital audio workstations and microphone techniques. Currently, I lead the audio department for the International Philharmonic Orchestra in CDMX, overseeing maintenance and supply of sound equipment, stage usage, and microphone setup and mixing for every show. I also engage in freelance work as a recording and mixing engineer for jazz, rock, pop, folk, and norteño projects.

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Hi, I’m Carlos Cardona, an Audio Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree from SAE Institute. I have about two years of professional experience in live sound and recording studios, working as a mixing engineer. I thrive in high-pressure environments and I have extensive knowledge of digital audio workstations and microphone techniques.

Currently, I lead the audio department for the International Philharmonic Orchestra in CDMX, overseeing maintenance and supply of sound equipment, stage usage, and microphone setup and mixing for every show. I also engage in freelance work as a recording and mixing engineer for jazz, rock, pop, folk, and norteño projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Audio Department Manager at International Philharmonic Orchestra, CDMX
July 1, 2024 - Present
Maintenance and supply of sound equipment, proper use on stage; in charge of microphone setup and mixing for each show performed by the OFIN.
Live Sound Engineer at Venezuelan Orchestra, State of México
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Part of the audio engineering team in the front-of-house (FOH) area at the Denim Festival in the municipality of Nextlalpan.
Live Sound Engineer at Freelance, CDMX
November 1, 2022 - Present
Worked at various jazz, rock, and classical music festivals as an independent audio engineer, mixing and monitoring through digital, analog, and hybrid mixing consoles.
Recording Engineer / Mixing Engineer at Freelance, CDMX
September 1, 2022 - Present
Involved in studio recordings related to jazz, rock, pop, folk, and norteño music as a mixing engineer, recording engineer, and/or recording assistant.
Music Production at Freelance, Liverpool, UK
October 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Created the original soundtrack for a short film titled “Don't Forget to Smile,” which was screened in multiple independent cinemas in Liverpool.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute
October 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

TOEFL B2
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other