I'm an experienced audio editor, mixer, and sound designer with 18+ years in studio, post-production, and live environments. I'm proficient in ProTools, Logic Pro, and Adobe Premiere, with expertise in dialogue editing, noise reduction, audio cleanup, and sound design for video content. I have a proven track record managing studios and guiding projects from initial recording through final delivery while maintaining broadcast-quality standards. I excel at syncing audio to visuals, adding SFX/ambient layers, and collaborating with production teams to achieve cohesive creative results.

Davey Diamonds O'Dell

I'm an experienced audio editor, mixer, and sound designer with 18+ years in studio, post-production, and live environments. I'm proficient in ProTools, Logic Pro, and Adobe Premiere, with expertise in dialogue editing, noise reduction, audio cleanup, and sound design for video content. I have a proven track record managing studios and guiding projects from initial recording through final delivery while maintaining broadcast-quality standards. I excel at syncing audio to visuals, adding SFX/ambient layers, and collaborating with production teams to achieve cohesive creative results.

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I’m an experienced audio editor, mixer, and sound designer with 18+ years in studio, post-production, and live environments. I’m proficient in ProTools, Logic Pro, and Adobe Premiere, with expertise in dialogue editing, noise reduction, audio cleanup, and sound design for video content.

I have a proven track record managing studios and guiding projects from initial recording through final delivery while maintaining broadcast-quality standards. I excel at syncing audio to visuals, adding SFX/ambient layers, and collaborating with production teams to achieve cohesive creative results.

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Work Experience

Sound Creator / Audio Editor / Studio Manager / Lead Engineer / Producer at Animal Lane Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited, mixed, and mastered audio for albums, EPs, interviews, promos, and documentary-style content using Pro Tools and Logic Pro. Performed dialogue cleanup, noise reduction, audio restoration, and multi-track editing for video-based projects. Synced audio with visuals and transitions for artist promos and short-form video content. Designed ambient layers and subtle SFX to enhance mood, clarity, and storytelling. Collaborated with video editors and producers to ensure cohesive sound design aligned with creative vision. Managed full studio operations and oversaw projects from first session to final master. Clients included Bonnie Paine, Phoebe Hunt, KC Groves, Gasoline Lollipops, Planet Bluegrass, and The Fretliners.
Freelance Audio Engineer / Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided audio editing, cleanup, voice balancing, and noise reduction for podcasts, interviews, and branded media. Created sound design elements and SFX layers using licensed sound libraries for enhanced storytelling. Synced audio to video for artist promos, social media content, and marketing materials. Balanced dialogue, music, and effects to maintain professional quality standards across deliverables.
Engineer / Producer at Coyote Hearing Studio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Engineered, mixed, and produced sessions for Tea Leaf Green, HBO, Marco Benevento, and Jared Dustin Griffin. Managed 32-channel recording facility and maintained hybrid analog/digital workflows. Delivered broadcast-quality audio for commercial and entertainment clients.
Artist Support / Content Operations at YouTube
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Maintained audio consistency and quality standards for millions of YouTube Music artist pages. Collaborated with production teams to uphold platform-wide content quality benchmarks.

Education

Professional Audio Engineering Intensive at The Blackbird Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Music Theory, Harmony & Guitar Performance at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

Professional Audio Engineering Intensive
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education