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.
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.
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.
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.
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