I am Felipe Castelo, a Brazilian audio engineer with over 10 years of experience in studio recording, mixing, vocal direction, podcast production, and live session engineering. I've collaborated with major Brazilian artists, producers, and bands across diverse genres, delivering high-quality audio for albums, singles, podcasts, advertising, and live performances. I excel at managing full-cycle recording sessions, overseeing technical execution, and collaborating with teams under high-pressure creative environments. I'm proficient in Pro Tools and Logic Pro, thrive in studio workflows, artist support, and session management to ensure polished results from concept to final delivery.

Felipe Castelo

I am Felipe Castelo, a Brazilian audio engineer with over 10 years of experience in studio recording, mixing, vocal direction, podcast production, and live session engineering. I've collaborated with major Brazilian artists, producers, and bands across diverse genres, delivering high-quality audio for albums, singles, podcasts, advertising, and live performances. I excel at managing full-cycle recording sessions, overseeing technical execution, and collaborating with teams under high-pressure creative environments. I'm proficient in Pro Tools and Logic Pro, thrive in studio workflows, artist support, and session management to ensure polished results from concept to final delivery.

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I am Felipe Castelo, a Brazilian audio engineer with over 10 years of experience in studio recording, mixing, vocal direction, podcast production, and live session engineering. I’ve collaborated with major Brazilian artists, producers, and bands across diverse genres, delivering high-quality audio for albums, singles, podcasts, advertising, and live performances.

I excel at managing full-cycle recording sessions, overseeing technical execution, and collaborating with teams under high-pressure creative environments. I’m proficient in Pro Tools and Logic Pro, thrive in studio workflows, artist support, and session management to ensure polished results from concept to final delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio & Recording Engineer at XAXADO NOVO
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Recorded all instruments, vocals, and mixing stages for Xaxado Novo at Koletiv Studios, alongside engineer Luis Lopes. Worked with the full band lineup, capturing acoustic and electric elements with precision.
Recording Engineer at Monise Desiree
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Recorded Monise Desiree’s first cover sessions under producer and musical director Pedro Cardenas. Captured vocals and piano arrangements for Brazilian classics.
Recording Engineer at Marina Sena, Especial “De Primeira”
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Full studio recording for the 1-year anniversary project of “De Primeira.” Worked with a large team of musicians and producers, ensuring high-quality multi-instrument session capture.
Recording Engineer at Calanguinha – Spotify Original (Special Episode)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
PODCAST – CALUNGUINHA, ORIGINAL SPOTIFY. Recorded voices and performances of all characters for Season 1 with a range of Brazilian artists.
Recording Engineer at Suka Figueiredo (‘La Continuidade’)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Recorded bass and drums for the single, produced by Suka Figueiredo and Rafael Acerbi.
Recording Engineer at CarameloWS (‘Viralata’)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Recorded horn sections for the album produced by Rafa Barone. Worked with sax, trombone, and trumpet performers.
Recording Engineer at Capella (‘Em Terra de Semblantes’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed and recorded vocal sessions for the album.
Recording Engineer at Jão (‘Coringa’)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Recorded lead vocals for the hit single.
Recording Engineer at Joice Terra (‘De(Vagar)’)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Recorded band + vocals for the full album, produced/mixed by Peter Mesquita.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Victor Barreto (‘Passagem’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded full band and mixed the entire album alongside Luis Lopes, who also did the mastering.
Recording Engineer at Bratislava (‘Parte do Que Vem’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded drums and collaborated on artistic sound exploration for the album.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Febem, SMILE & CESRV (PRÊMIO NACIONAL RAPTV)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Live studio session recorded, mixed, and mastered for national rap awards showcase.
Recording Engineer at Luísa Sonza & Pedro Sampaio (Chilli Beans “Chilli Hits”)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded vocals for national advertisement campaign.
Recording Engineer at Suka Figueiredo (‘Caminho de Mármore’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded bass, drums, Rhodes for EP produced by Suka Figueiredo & Rafael Acerbi.
Recording Engineer at Buena Onda Reggae Club
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded full band live sessions with multicultural arrangements.
Recording Engineer at Daniel Diord (‘Another Take’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded vocals and acoustic guitars for album completion.
Recording Engineer at Allan Spiranelli (‘Se Eu Tô, Eu Tô’)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recorded acoustic guitars and vocals for the artist’s debut album.
Audio & Recording Engineer at Xaxado Novo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded all instruments, vocals, and mixing stages for Xaxado Novo at Koletiv Studios, alongside engineer Luis Lopes. Worked with the full band lineup, capturing acoustic and electric elements with precision.
Recording Engineer at Monise Desiree
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded Monise Desiree’s first cover sessions under producer and musical director Pedro Cardenas. Captured vocals and piano arrangements for Brazilian classics.
Recording Engineer at Marina Sena
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Full studio recording for the 1-year anniversary project of “De Primeira.” Worked with a large team of musicians and producers, ensuring high-quality multi-instrument session capture.
Recording Engineer at Calunguinha
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded voices and performances of all characters for Season 1. Worked with major Brazilian names including Luedji Luna, Roberta Estrela D’Alva, Aretha Sadick, Zudzilla, and others.
Recording Engineer at Suka Figueiredo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded bass and drums for the single, produced by Suka Figueiredo and Rafael Acerbi.
Recording Engineer at Caramelows
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded horn sections for the album produced by Rafa Barone. Worked with sax, trombone, and trumpet performers.
Audio & Recording Engineer at Joice Terra
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded her live performance at Koletiv studios, supporting multi-camera video production and live direction.
Recording Engineer at Lucas Pretti
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded vocals and overdubs for the album produced by Paul Ralphes.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Victor Barreto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded full band and mixed the entire album alongside Luis Lopes, who also did the mastering of the album.
Recording Engineer at Bratislava
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded drums and collaborated on artistic sound exploration for the album produced by Hugo Silva and Ian Fonseca.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Febem, Smile & CESRV
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Live studio session recorded, mixed, and mastered for national rap awards showcase.
Recording Engineer at Luísa Sonza & Pedro Sampaio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded vocals for national advertisement campaign.
Recording Engineer at Suka Figueiredo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded bass, drums, Rhodes for EP produced by Suka Figueiredo & Rafael Acerbi.
Audio & Recording Engineer at Buena Onda Reggae Club
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded full band live sessions with multicultural arrangements.
Recording Engineer at Maro
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded vocal sessions for multiple tracks.
Recording Engineer at Rodrigo Lopes
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded drums, guitars, acoustic guitars and bass for a full-band live session.
Recording Engineer at Benziê
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded vocals, guitars, and overdubs for the single produced by Peter Mesquita.
Recording Engineer at Daniel Diord
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded vocals and acoustic guitars for album completion.
Recording Engineer at Allan Spiranelli
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded acoustic guitars and vocals for the artist’s debut album, produced by Swami Jr.
Recording Engineer at As Bahias
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Recorded vocals for the single featuring Péricles, session directed by Blacy Guilher.
Recording Engineer at Capella
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and recorded vocal sessions for the album.
Recording Engineer at Jão
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded lead vocals for the hit single.
Recording Engineer at Joice Terra
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded band + vocals for the full album, produced/mixed by Peter Mesquita.
Mixing Engineer and Mastering Engineer at Gabriel Peri
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Mixed and mastered the live album with Luis Lopes.
Recording Engineer at Mamute Cor de Vinho
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineered full EP recording.
Recording Engineer at O Olho da Cara
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineered drums, guitars and bass on this session.
Recording Engineer at HEC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded some keyboards and the lead vocals for this single.
Recording Engineer at Vito Velasso
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Multiple singles and tracks recorded across 2020.
Recording Engineer at Paulo Novaes & Rafa Castro
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineered acoustic guitars, keyboards and vocals on this single.
Recording Engineer at Disney Session with Jão
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded audio/video session for Disney’s channel launch in Brazil.
Recording Engineer at Spaten
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineered the guitars, drums, assisted on the mix and organizing the session.
Recording Engineer at Rafa Castro
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded full live band for emotional, piano-driven album.
Recording Engineer at Gabriel Gaiardo Grupo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Recorded full live band.
Recording Engineer at Conde Favela
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Recorded the entire album with the inputs from the musicians, mainly recorded full band live.
Assistant Engineer at Marina Peralta
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Engineered keyboards and vocals for this single, with producer Marcos Maurício.
Recording Engineer at OBMJ
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Recorded live band playing for this instrumental ska album.
Recording Engineer at Projeto Nave
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in all sessions, engineering every instrument on this album.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Companhia das Cordas – Student Bands
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Annual recording of student bands and ensemble performances.

Education

Bachelor at Centro Universitário FMU, São Paulo
January 1, 2009 - November 21, 2025
Technician at IAV Instituto de Áudio e Vídeo, São Paulo
January 1, 2015 - November 21, 2025
Course - Mix and Mastering at IAV Instituto de Áudio e Vídeo
January 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025
Bachelor at Centro Universitário FMU, São Paulo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Technician at IAV Instituto de Áudio e Vídeo, São Paulo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Mix and Mastering (Free courses) at IAV Instituto de Áudio e Vídeo, São Paulo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Mix and Mastering Certificate (Free courses)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other