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Aloha — I’m Daniel. With over a decade of experience in studio production, live and location recording, podcast editing, and sound design, I bring a full-spectrum skill set to audio production. Whether tracking vocals, editing podcasts, mixing world-music masters, or designing immersive soundscapes, I aim to deliver polished, emotionally resonant audio. My work is rooted in both technical precision and creative intuition. I also understand the music business side — metadata integrity, licensing, publishing admin, and delivering sync-ready assets — allowing me to support artists from creation to release.…Aloha — I’m Daniel. With over a decade of experience in studio production, live and location recording, podcast editing, and sound design, I bring a full-spectrum skill set to audio production. Whether tracking vocals, editing podcasts, mixing world-music masters, or designing immersive soundscapes, I aim to deliver polished, emotionally resonant audio. My work is rooted in both technical precision and creative intuition. I also understand the music business side — metadata integrity, licensing, publishing admin, and delivering sync-ready assets — allowing me to support artists from creation to release.

Daniel Gilad

PRO

Audio Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, +4

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Aloha — I’m Daniel. With over a decade of experience in studio production, live and location recording, podcast editing, and sound design, I bring a full-spectrum skill set to audio production. Whether tracking vocals, editing podcasts, mixing world-music masters, or designing immersive soundscapes, I aim to deliver polished, emotionally resonant audio. My work is rooted in both technical precision and creative intuition. I also understand the music business side — metadata integrity, licensing, publishing admin, and delivering sync-ready assets — allowing me to support artists from creation to release.…Aloha — I’m Daniel. With over a decade of experience in studio production, live and location recording, podcast editing, and sound design, I bring a full-spectrum skill set to audio production. Whether tracking vocals, editing podcasts, mixing world-music masters, or designing immersive soundscapes, I aim to deliver polished, emotionally resonant audio. My work is rooted in both technical precision and creative intuition. I also understand the music business side — metadata integrity, licensing, publishing admin, and delivering sync-ready assets — allowing me to support artists from creation to release.

Available to hire

Honolulu, United States

Aloha — I’m Daniel. With over a decade of experience in studio production, live and location recording, podcast editing, and sound design, I bring a full-spectrum skill set to audio production. Whether tracking vocals, editing podcasts, mixing world-music masters, or designing immersive soundscapes, I aim to deliver polished, emotionally resonant audio.

My work is rooted in both technical precision and creative intuition. I also understand the music business side — metadata integrity, licensing, publishing admin, and delivering sync-ready assets — allowing me to support artists from creation to release.

Skills

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Language

English

Fluent

Hebrew (modern)

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Podcast Engineer

January 1, 2020 - Present

Managed full-session recording, precise audio editing, mixing, dedicated guest support, remote technical troubleshooting, and prepared audio for publishing platforms for multiple podcasts including Hawaii Business Podcast, The Moth – Hawaiʻi Chapter, What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi Podcast, and Sacred Work Podcast.

Audio Engineer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Pass Out Records

October 1, 2014 - Present

Recorded, mixed, and mastered various comedy albums including Johnny Sparkles' “Homeless Romantic”, Brandi Morgan’s “I Am a Bad Decision” (2017 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner), Patrick Tyrell’s “I’m Not That Guy”, Andrew Locklair’s “Kids Birthday Parties”, and Jose Dynamite’s “Something Smells Funny”. All albums received Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominations.

Sound Designer & Audio Engineer at Various Clients

November 30, 2014 - August 5, 2025

Recorded, edited, mixed tracks, composed songs and provided sound design for clients including Hawaii Sound Healing School, Pua Aquino (digital book), ADA Hawaii, and Halau Wai Lehua; prepared live performance audio.

Founder at Benevolent Music Publishing | Self-Employed

January 1, 2023 - Present

Operate a global publishing/label company for a verity of artists worldwide. Manage distribution, publishing, licensing deals, metadata, and artist support.

Program Manager – Artist Management, Education & Development at Henry Kapono Foundation

January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Managed bookings, invoicing, W9 collection, and legal documentation. Provided mentorship on music business, licensing, and production guidance.

Label Administrator at Beautiful Emergence Records

January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025

Oversaw metadata collection, song registration, licensing agreements, and publishing admin. Maintained organized digital music libraries.

Audio Engineer & Sound Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2012 - Present

Record, edit, mix, and master music, podcasts, and sound design. Provide technical support and guide clients in remote recording setups.

Independent Audio Engineer / Producer / Sound Designer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Provide full-cycle audio production: recording, editing, mixing, mastering. Engineer sessions for artists across genres including world, folk, pop, and ambient. Create original sound design elements, FX, transitions, and Foley-style textures. Deliver masters optimized for streaming, broadcast, and sync placement. Manage metadata, project organization, file delivery, and archival work. Collaborate with Hawaiʻi-based and international artists to shape professional sonic identities.

Podcast & Broadcast Audio Editor / Producer

January 1, 2020 - Present

Edit, mix, and master podcasts with full dialogue cleanup and consistency checks. Build podcast show structures including intros/outros, music beds, and transitions. Reduce noise, remove artifacts, repair damaged audio, and enhance clarity. Prepare metadata and format-ready exports for all major podcast platforms.

Live Sound & Session Engineer

January 1, 2012 - Present

Provide FOH and monitor engineering for concerts, cultural events, and live sessions. Execute multitrack live recordings and coordinate backline and stage audio. Maintain and troubleshoot digital consoles, wireless systems, and PA configurations. Work with production teams to ensure seamless technical execution.