Hi, I'm Joel McLean, a multi award-winning Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer with over 27 years of experience in sound mixing, engineering, and design. I'm the owner of Paragon Post (paragonpost.com.au), a Dolby Atmos mixing facility and have worked with a wide range of sound studios and networks including Netflix, Amazon and Paramount+. I love crafting unique sound experiences for film, documentaries and television projects and thrive on collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life. I’m confident, approachable, and calm under pressure, with excellent troubleshooting skills and a commitment to delivering work on time. I always enjoy working directly with clients during screenings and presentations to ensure that sound meets the highest creative standards. IMDB Page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Joel McLean

Hi, I'm Joel McLean, a multi award-winning Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer with over 27 years of experience in sound mixing, engineering, and design. I'm the owner of Paragon Post (paragonpost.com.au), a Dolby Atmos mixing facility and have worked with a wide range of sound studios and networks including Netflix, Amazon and Paramount+. I love crafting unique sound experiences for film, documentaries and television projects and thrive on collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life. I’m confident, approachable, and calm under pressure, with excellent troubleshooting skills and a commitment to delivering work on time. I always enjoy working directly with clients during screenings and presentations to ensure that sound meets the highest creative standards. IMDB Page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Hi, I’m Joel McLean, a multi award-winning Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer with over 27 years of experience in sound mixing, engineering, and design. I’m the owner of Paragon Post (paragonpost.com.au), a Dolby Atmos mixing facility and have worked with a wide range of sound studios and networks including Netflix, Amazon and Paramount+. I love crafting unique sound experiences for film, documentaries and television projects and thrive on collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life.

I’m confident, approachable, and calm under pressure, with excellent troubleshooting skills and a commitment to delivering work on time. I always enjoy working directly with clients during screenings and presentations to ensure that sound meets the highest creative standards.

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Experience Level

Mix
Expert
Master
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Feature
Expert
Music Video
Expert
Adobe Audition
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Supervisor/Mixer at Various (Paramount +, Channel 7, ABC, Foxtel, SBS, Amazon, Sony Australia, Stan, BBC, TVNZ)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Supervising sound editing and mixing for numerous television series, feature films, and documentaries. Responsibilities include overseeing sound design, mixing in Dolby Atmos, collaborating with directors and producers, managing sound teams, and delivering high-quality audio for a wide range of productions across different platforms and genres from 2015 through 2025.
Sound Supervisor/Mixer at Various TV and Film Productions
January 1, 2015 - Present
Supervising sound editing and re-recording mixing for multiple television series, feature films, and documentaries. Responsibilities include sound mixing, engineering, and design across various genres and platforms including Paramount+, Channel 7, ABC, Amazon, SBS, Foxtel, Stan, BBC, TVNZ, and Sony Australia. Owner and operator of a Dolby Atmos mixing facility, collaborating with multiple sound facilities and ensuring quality delivery in all projects.
Sound Supervisor/Mixer at Various (Paramount+, Channel 7, Foxtel, Amazon, SBS, ABC, BBC, TVNZ)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer on multiple television series, feature films, and documentaries. Responsible for sound mixing, engineering, and design across projects such as NCIS Sydney, RFDS, The Last King of the Cross, Colin From Accounts, and many others. Managed sound facilities, worked in Dolby Atmos, and collaborated closely with production and post-production teams to ensure high-quality audio output across formats.
Sound Mixing/Editing/Supervising at Various (Channel 7, Channel 9, ABC, HBO, Stan, Foxtel, Discovery, Animal Planet)
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Led sound mixing, editing, and supervising functions on various television series and documentaries including SAS Australia, Troppo, Bali 2002, Underbelly, and Australian Gangster. Delivered sound post-production for episodic content and special telemovies, adapting to different styles and technical requirements while maintaining efficient workflows.
Sound Mixing at Various (Channel 10, ABC, Foxtel, Sticky Pictures)
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Conducted sound mixing for series and short films, including Wonderland, The Living Room, Winston Steinburger, and Bre and Back. Worked across multiple episodes and formats ensuring audio quality and consistency for broadcast and streaming.
Sound Mixing at Various (Seven Network, Channel Nine, ABC)
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Mixed sound for network television series such as Packed To The Rafters, Janet King, Dennis & Gnasher, The Living Room, and Underbelly. Contributed technical expertise in delivering sound post-production for episodic drama and children’s programming.

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Media & Entertainment
    paper The Last King of the Cross

    Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Paramount+ series The Last King of the Cross, winner of “Best Sound for a Television Series” at the Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards.