I am a veteran Audio Engineer with 15 years of experience managing and operating a recording studio in Los Angeles. My expertise includes: - Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering - Sound design and audio restoration - Studio build-outs and technical maintenance I am also a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist, with mastery of guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizers, and have a deep understanding of the magical force that is music. Additionally, I possess strong visual production skills, having designed, built, and programmed a custom lighting rig, and have also created several music videos.

Daniel Khim

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I am a veteran Audio Engineer with 15 years of experience managing and operating a recording studio in Los Angeles. My expertise includes: - Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering - Sound design and audio restoration - Studio build-outs and technical maintenance I am also a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist, with mastery of guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizers, and have a deep understanding of the magical force that is music. Additionally, I possess strong visual production skills, having designed, built, and programmed a custom lighting rig, and have also created several music videos.

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I am a veteran Audio Engineer with 15 years of experience managing and operating a recording studio in Los Angeles. My expertise includes:

  • Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering
  • Sound design and audio restoration
  • Studio build-outs and technical maintenance

I am also a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist, with mastery of guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizers, and have a deep understanding of the magical force that is music. Additionally, I possess strong visual production skills, having designed, built, and programmed a custom lighting rig, and have also created several music videos.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Engineer at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2022 - Present
Experienced multi-disciplinary audio engineer across music, games, and film – music composition, recording, mixing, and mastering; live sound; voiceover editing and mastering; post production mixing, sound editing and design; production management.
Freelance Creative Technologist at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2022 - Present
Designing and building control systems for audiovisual rigs, integrating input/output devices such as touchscreen interfaces, MIDI controllers, LED strips, projectors, etc., as well as creating real-time generative content and audio-reactive visuals for display across different mediums.
Project / Studio Manager at Rocket Sound / Lionbridge
June 29, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Post-acquisition integration of existing company infrastructure into Lionbridge framework. Hiring and training of new staff to facilitate company growth and expand capacity for increasing number of projects. Overseeing both original English language records and English localization sessions for video game voiceover projects. Managing data flow and updating infrastructure to adjust to an increasingly remotely driven industry. Coordinating with actors to test and prepare their home recording rigs for remote sessions.
Studio Manager at Rocket Sound
October 28, 2013 - June 29, 2021
- Assisting in building company infrastructure and facilities, including studio layout/design, setup/installation of equipment, wiring, etc. Management of daily studio operations, including session setup, data flow, networking, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. Project management of multiple AAA series (Final Fantasy, Gears of War, Hitman, etc.), working with both domestic and international game developers in various areas of audio production, including voiceover, motion capture, localization, sound design.

Education

Certificate in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute of Technology CA
January 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with Specialization in Computing at University of California Los Angeles
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2004

Qualifications

MPSE Golden Reel Award nominee (3x) for Batman: Arkham Shadow, Halo 4, and Skylanders Swap Force
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education