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Hi, I'm a freelance FOH & Monitor Audio Engineer with extensive experience mixing live bands, vocal performances, and large-scale destination weddings. I hold a Portuguese passport, so I'm able to travel to Italy, and I'm available for the dates of August 29–31. I'm comfortable handling setup, soundcheck, live mixing, and working closely with artists and production teams to deliver a seamless event. I'd love the opportunity to be part of your wedding production. Thank you for your consideration.…Hi, I'm a freelance FOH & Monitor Audio Engineer with extensive experience mixing live bands, vocal performances, and large-scale destination weddings. I hold a Portuguese passport, so I'm able to travel to Italy, and I'm available for the dates of August 29–31. I'm comfortable handling setup, soundcheck, live mixing, and working closely with artists and production teams to deliver a seamless event. I'd love the opportunity to be part of your wedding production. Thank you for your consideration.

Clifford Dcosta

Sound Engineer, Lead Sound Engineer, Audio Engineer, +6

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Hi, I'm a freelance FOH & Monitor Audio Engineer with extensive experience mixing live bands, vocal performances, and large-scale destination weddings. I hold a Portuguese passport, so I'm able to travel to Italy, and I'm available for the dates of August 29–31. I'm comfortable handling setup, soundcheck, live mixing, and working closely with artists and production teams to deliver a seamless event. I'd love the opportunity to be part of your wedding production. Thank you for your consideration.…Hi, I'm a freelance FOH & Monitor Audio Engineer with extensive experience mixing live bands, vocal performances, and large-scale destination weddings. I hold a Portuguese passport, so I'm able to travel to Italy, and I'm available for the dates of August 29–31. I'm comfortable handling setup, soundcheck, live mixing, and working closely with artists and production teams to deliver a seamless event. I'd love the opportunity to be part of your wedding production. Thank you for your consideration.

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Hi, I’m a freelance FOH & Monitor Audio Engineer with extensive experience mixing live bands, vocal performances, and large-scale destination weddings. I hold a Portuguese passport, so I’m able to travel to Italy, and I’m available for the dates of August 29–31. I’m comfortable handling setup, soundcheck, live mixing, and working closely with artists and production teams to deliver a seamless event. I’d love the opportunity to be part of your wedding production. Thank you for your consideration.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Hindi

Advanced

Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Live Sound Audio Engineer

December 22, 2013 - Present

Worked with leading Indian Bollywood singers, managing live concerts for Front of House (FOH) and monitors. After show confirmation, reviewed the venue and created/used stage plot plans to match artist requirements. Coordinated with artist managers and event organizers to ensure successful shows. Ensured the artist and band were sounding their best and stayed on key. Verified that equipment (microphones, in-ears, instruments) was in good condition and correct for the needs of each act. Managed multiple show files to correct minor glitches and off-notes during soundchecks. Attended studio rehearsals to provide corrective feedback. Stayed current with latest audio equipment and software. Worked with large and small format digital consoles. Artists collaborated with include Atif Aslam, Adnan Sami, Lucky Ali, Vidya Vox, Jonita Gandhi, Nikita Gandhi, Siddhath Mahadevan, Shalmali Kolgade, Jubin Nautiyal, Mansheel Gujral, Aaryan Tiwari, Coshish, and Ash King.

Live Audio Engineer at Sound.Com

December 22, 2013 - December 1, 2018

Handled audio for allocated shows, maintained prescribed decibel levels from start to finish, reviewed venue and stage plot, prepared show files, and corrected glitches during sound checks. Engineered both FOH and monitor mixes, ensured all equipment, microphones, in-ears, and instruments were in optimal condition, and collaborated with artist managers and event organizers to deliver successful performances.

Live Audio Engineer (Assistant / Assoc. Live Sound Engineer) at Blue Frog Media Pvt. Ltd.

September 21, 2010 - December 22, 2013

Handled all audio-related work for assigned club shows, including setting audio levels to the prescribed decibel range for the full show duration. Maintained day-to-day reports of shows handled. Cross-checked and managed files of rented sound equipment. Engineered both FOH and monitor mixes. Mixed using consoles including Yamaha Digital (LS9), Soundcraft (SI Compact/VI series, SC48), Digico (SD series), Allen & Heath (Blue Frog / ML 3000 and related), and other digital desks (e.g., QU 32 mentioned).

Assistant Live Sound Engineer at Blue Frog Media Pvt. Ltd. (Club)

September 21, 2010 - December 22, 2013

Handled audio for shows allocated by management, maintained prescribed decibel levels, kept day-to-day gear inventory, cross-checked rented equipment, engineered FOH and monitor mixes, and supported stage plots and troubleshooting with various consoles (Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen & Heath).

Freelance Sound Engineer at Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Works with multiple artists across tours, concerts, music festivals, college festivals, destination weddings, corporate events, and venue productions. Handles live sound engineering behind a variety of sound equipment and on assorted stages.

Sound Engineer at Sound.com

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Introduced to larger console formats, PA systems, outboards, and multiple large-scale events. Developed stronger technical footing for scaling sound setups and event deliverables.

Entertainment: Sound Technician / Stage Manager / Disc Jockey at Peninsular & Oriental Cruises U.K.

May 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009

Set up musical equipment and built/operated scenery and scenery equipment. Loaded and offloaded entertainment items from the vessel. Provided a range of leisure opportunities for passengers (production shows, guest lecturers, quizzes, bingo, cabaret, musical programmes, karaoke, deck activities such as setting up bands for deck parties). Reported to the Production Manager for technical delivery of delegated entertainment aspects. Solely responsible for technical equipment within the Entertainment department during each cruise.

Sound Technician / Stage Manager / Disc Jockey at Peninsular & Oriental Cruises (U.K.)

May 1, 2003 - December 1, 2009

Set up musical equipment, built and operated scenery, loaded/unloaded entertainment items on cruises. Delivered a range of technical entertainment across production shows, guest lectures, quizzes, cabaret, karaoke, and deck activities; reported to the Production Manager and managed technical delivery of entertainment.

Live Sound Engineer at BlueFROG, Mumbai

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Worked at the live performance venue supporting musicians across varied genres from across India and internationally. Collaborated with industry-standard people and equipment while delivering consistent show sound.

Disc Jockey (Resident) at Kings of Spin

February 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003

Played a wide variety of music genres and served as a resident DJ at Zwigs (The Pub) located in Hotel Rodas (Powai).

Disc Jockey at Kings of Spin

February 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003

Disc Jockey for Velocity (Discothèque) – played genre-spanning sets at Zwigs (The Pub) in Hotel Rodas, Powai; resident DJ duties and live performance.

Disc Jockey (Resident DJ, Freelancer) at Pitch Stop (DJ supply)

November 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001

Worked as a resident DJ on a freelance basis, playing at venues including Rasna (The Pub), Scottish Arms, Jolly Rogers, Western Cafe, and J49.

Disc Jockey at Pitch Stop

November 1, 2000 - June 1, 2001

Freelance Disc Jockey for a company that supplies DJs.

Disc Jockey / Sound Technician at Brian Sound System (Bandra)

December 1, 1996 - November 1, 2000

Installed public address systems, conducted audio conferencing for events including Catholic weddings, Sangeet Nites, product launches, and other functions.

Entertainment Department (Sound/Live Events) at P&O Cruises

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2003

Managed sound for theatrical shows and live entertainment, including Lounge Cabaret and deck parties. Worked across multiple stages and setups while coordinating with international artists and performing in an environment transitioning through the analogue era into the millennium.