Audio Engineer & Mixing/Mastering specialist with 8+ years of professional experience delivering release-ready mixes for music, live productions, and broadcast. I focus on punchy low-end translation, clear vocal presence, and wide, immersive stereo imaging—especially for electronic and track-based music. Advanced user of Ableton Live with a strong technical background in gain staging, dynamics control, and critical listening. I’m comfortable refining producers’ sessions, offering mix feedback, and turning good demos into polished, streaming-ready masters. Fully remote, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Fluent in English (C2) and experienced working with international clients across time zones.

Samuel David Llano

Audio Engineer & Mixing/Mastering specialist with 8+ years of professional experience delivering release-ready mixes for music, live productions, and broadcast. I focus on punchy low-end translation, clear vocal presence, and wide, immersive stereo imaging—especially for electronic and track-based music. Advanced user of Ableton Live with a strong technical background in gain staging, dynamics control, and critical listening. I’m comfortable refining producers’ sessions, offering mix feedback, and turning good demos into polished, streaming-ready masters. Fully remote, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Fluent in English (C2) and experienced working with international clients across time zones.

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Audio Engineer & Mixing/Mastering specialist with 8+ years of professional experience delivering release-ready mixes for music, live productions, and broadcast. I focus on punchy low-end translation, clear vocal presence, and wide, immersive stereo imaging—especially for electronic and track-based music.

Advanced user of Ableton Live with a strong technical background in gain staging, dynamics control, and critical listening. I’m comfortable refining producers’ sessions, offering mix feedback, and turning good demos into polished, streaming-ready masters.

Fully remote, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Fluent in English (C2) and experienced working with international clients across time zones.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Engineer at LiventX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Regularly contracted to operate vMix, Zoom, and MS Teams for live-streamed corporate webinars and hybrid events. Setup and manage professional AV systems, including Blackmagic cameras, converters, and switchers. Handle live audio mixing, recording, and post-event video editing for client deliverables. Collaborate closely with producers and clients to ensure smooth technical execution and brand consistency.
Associate Sound Designer at Sonolux Creative LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate in the development and installation of new show systems for international entertainment productions. Assist with content creation, system programming, and integration of playback environments using QLab and digital consoles. Support the Ops install phase by aligning creative sound design with technical execution for upcoming productions and refits. Coordinate between design teams, on board technicians, and production management to ensure consistency and reliability across sound systems.
AV Operations and Project Manager at Magix Group Colombia
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Lead AV operations for corporate and creative events, coordinating schedules, logistics, and technical setups. Manage client communications, vendor coordination, and on-site production workflows. Integrate live streaming and digital broadcast solutions into hybrid events.
Audio Technician (Fleetwide Entertainment) at Norwegian Cruise Line
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Operated and maintained sound systems for productions including Swing! The Musical, After Midnight, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Mixed live vocals, playback, and band performances, ensuring consistent sound quality across venues. Managed RF coordination, daily system checks, and show troubleshooting. Collaborated with visiting sound designers and on-board teams during installs and refits.

Education

Coursework in Musical Theater Performance at El Rosario University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Minor Degree – Contemporary Music with Vocal Emphasis
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services