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I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Brooklyn NY. I also specialize in audio engineering, mixing and working as a general A/V technician and installer. I enjoy following prompts from directors and music supervisors to create original music from scratch that will perfectly fit in your film, show or advertisements. I've been making music for over 15 years and will not disappoint.…I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Brooklyn NY. I also specialize in audio engineering, mixing and working as a general A/V technician and installer. I enjoy following prompts from directors and music supervisors to create original music from scratch that will perfectly fit in your film, show or advertisements. I've been making music for over 15 years and will not disappoint.

Nate McManus

Audio Engineer, Sound Engineer, Mixing Engineer, +1

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I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Brooklyn NY. I also specialize in audio engineering, mixing and working as a general A/V technician and installer. I enjoy following prompts from directors and music supervisors to create original music from scratch that will perfectly fit in your film, show or advertisements. I've been making music for over 15 years and will not disappoint.…I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Brooklyn NY. I also specialize in audio engineering, mixing and working as a general A/V technician and installer. I enjoy following prompts from directors and music supervisors to create original music from scratch that will perfectly fit in your film, show or advertisements. I've been making music for over 15 years and will not disappoint.

Available to hire

I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Brooklyn NY. I also specialize in audio engineering, mixing and working as a general A/V technician and installer. I enjoy following prompts from directors and music supervisors to create original music from scratch that will perfectly fit in your film, show or advertisements. I’ve been making music for over 15 years and will not disappoint.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Live Sound Engineer

January 1, 2024 - Present

Manage live sound for bands across various genres, ensuring clear, balanced audio for performances in diverse venues. Set up and operate sound systems for panel discussions and conferences; calibrate and mix live audio for multi-channel systems; troubleshoot technical issues under pressure to maintain seamless experiences; handle setup, maintenance, and teardown of professional audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, monitors, and PA systems; optimize monitor mixes for performers; implement feedback control and EQ adjustments to maintain sound quality and prevent disruptions.

Audio Recording Engineer Assistant

January 1, 2021 - Present

Troubleshooting and maintaining high-end hardware for audio recording (Avid S5 and S6 consoles, HD I/O, Sync HD, Avid Monitoring System). Maintain studio instruments (Steinway Grand Piano, Electric Guitar and Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Drums). Keep inventory of microphones, cables, and studio instruments. Choose mics and placement for ensembles and performers (rock bands, jazz combos, string ensembles, piano, vocals, etc.). Organize Pro Tools sessions for maximum efficiency and flexibility. Playlist recording, punching in, and directing takes to capture best performances. Route audio through external hardware such as Shadow Hills Compressors and Pultec EQ during mixing. Mix in the box, using EUROCON mode on the S5 to record automation.

Lessons Instructor / Guitar Center at Guitar Center

May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Providing lessons from beginner to advanced levels in guitar, bass, keyboard, trumpet, voice, production, and home recording; communicating with students and parents about practice goals and scheduling; keeping studio tidy and organized; teaching practice of songwriting techniques; engaging exercises to inspire creativity; teaching students how to use Ableton Live and GarageBand to create their own demos; preparing students to maximize a two-hour session in a professional recording studio (Dubway Studios).

A/V Installation Technician

July 1, 2022 - Present

Installing Sonos systems within in-ceiling and in-wall speakers; troubleshooting high-end amplifier and speaker connections (McIntosh, Marantz, Moon, Bowers & Wilkins, Wilson, etc.), Sonos systems, and Eero networks; wall mounting TVs; terminating Cat6 cables for routing audio and video signals; transporting and handling high-end audio and video equipment.