Mason DePaola

Sound Designer / Audio Post-Production Specialist at Freelance & Contract

Design and produce in-game and cinematic audio, including sound effects, ambiences, UI sounds, Foley, and music integration for trailers, gameplay, and cutscenes. Collaborate with game designers, animators, and producers to ensure sound enhances narrative and immersion. Craft dynamic, spatial soundscapes using Pro Tools, Izotope RX/Ozone, and middleware such as Wwise and FMOD for real-time implementation. Edit, mix, and master assets for multi-platform delivery; manage studio audio library; participate in cinematic trailers and gameplay teasers; troubleshoot audio pipelines under tight deadlines.

Audio Engineer – Live Events & Corporate Production at Freelance / Contract

Mixed live bands and acts, balancing FOH and monitor mixes for optimal clarity. Provided corporate audio for conferences, product launches, trade shows, and hybrid events; programmed and operated Yamaha and Midas consoles; developed run-of-show documentation; troubleshot signal flow and equipment issues; traveled nationwide for events.

Event Audio Technician at Regional Production Company

Supported full event setups including load-in/out, patching, and testing. Assisted senior engineers with FOH mixing and coordination; conducted preventive maintenance; collaborated with stage, lighting, and video departments to meet production needs.

Sound Designer / Engineer at Dunedin High School

Handled sound-related tasks in the school’s auditorium, including microphone management, sound effects, live mixing for recordings, line and sound checks, and inventory. Trained new incoming engineers and managed a sound crew.

Hosting Audio Club Panels at University of Central Florida

Organized and executed panels focusing on production and mixing processes for released professional songs.

Beats and Song Creator at Bisque (online alias)

Created beats, remixes, and original music; hosted online events; produced and sold music assets.

Nancy Zelno Voice Actor at Freelance – Voice Acting & Editing

Collaborated with a voice actor to improve sound, edited recordings for audiobooks and chapters, organized systems for large edits, and maintained quick turnaround times.