Audio engineer specializing in ADR/VO, audio editing, and Dolby Atmos workflows for television and film. Leads mix stages end-to-end with a focus on fast, accurate deliverables and seamless client experiences. Also mixes and supports live broadcast and studio-recorded performances, including networked Dante recording and hi-res surround/stereo workflows. Known for building efficient production environments and delivering polished masters under tight turnaround schedules.

Daniel Clifford

Audio engineer specializing in ADR/VO, audio editing, and Dolby Atmos workflows for television and film. Leads mix stages end-to-end with a focus on fast, accurate deliverables and seamless client experiences. Also mixes and supports live broadcast and studio-recorded performances, including networked Dante recording and hi-res surround/stereo workflows. Known for building efficient production environments and delivering polished masters under tight turnaround schedules.

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Audio engineer specializing in ADR/VO, audio editing, and Dolby Atmos workflows for television and film. Leads mix stages end-to-end with a focus on fast, accurate deliverables and seamless client experiences.

Also mixes and supports live broadcast and studio-recorded performances, including networked Dante recording and hi-res surround/stereo workflows. Known for building efficient production environments and delivering polished masters under tight turnaround schedules.

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Work Experience

Freelance Audio Mixer/Audio Editor at Aron Levine Productions
May 1, 2016 - Present
Live concert production for worldwide livestreams with hi-res 5.1 and 2.0 audio/video. Designs and installs Dante-based recording networks with RedNet interfaces. Mixes audio for live broadcast and edits audio to picture for VOD.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Roland Studios
February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Audio mixer/editor for live-in-studio performances captured for YouTube and Vevo releases. Works within Roland Corporation's production department to deliver publish-ready audio recordings for online distribution.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Jam In The Van
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Records and mixes mobile performance sessions for the YouTube series. Builds a practical live mixing workflow for each session and prepares audio suitable for post and release.
Staff Audio Engineer/ADR Mixer/Audio Editor at Smart Post Sound
April 1, 2014 - Present
Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos audio post production for television and film. Supports mix stages with software/hardware expertise, manages multiple mix stages with clients and staff, and trains employees. Engineers ADR/VO sessions, creates Dolby RMU layouts, rerenders, and generates/QCs DAMF deliverables. Conforms and edits mix elements to picture for final delivery.
Freelance Audio Mixer at iTunes Festival SXSW Austin
March 1, 2014 - March 15, 2014
On-location audio mixing for iTunes SXSW EPs. Builds a personal mixing environment in the provided space, then mixes and edits each show from received multitracks within allotted time for artist/management review and subsequent iTunes release.
Freelance Audio Mixer at iTunes Festival London
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
On-location audio mixing for iTunes Festival EPs at the Roundhouse Theatre. Sets up a mixing environment, then mixes/edits performances from received multitracks for next-morning artist review; integrates selected songs for seamless playback for iTunes EP release.
Freelance Audio Mixer at iTunes Festival SXSW Austin
March 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
On-location audio mixing for iTunes SXSW EPs. Sets up a complete mixing environment in the provided space and mixes/edits full shows from received multitracks for rapid artist review and iTunes release.
Staff Audio Mixer/Engineer at Live Nation Studios
October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
All Pro Tools HD post production facility supporting high-resolution live concert audio mixed in 5.1 and/or stereo for multiple media outlets. Oversees Hollywood division audio post production; mixes concerts, promos, shorts, and VO for web/DVD/iTunes/CD/Vinyl. Maintains audio gear, delivers fast turnaround (often within 24 hours), and restores lower-quality recordings when needed.
Staff ADR & Foley Mixer/Mix Tech at Novastar Post
August 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008
All Pro Tools HD audio post production facility for television and film. Machine Room Tech providing software/hardware support across mix stages. Engineers ADR and Foley sessions, prep Pro Tools sessions for mixing, and engineers laybacks from Pro Tools to HDCAMSR/D5/Digibeta. Handles facility maintenance.
Freelance Engineer at Studio City Sound
June 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Engineer for various recording sessions in a full-service production facility using analog and digital equipment. Provides consulting and surround music mixing studio setup support as needed.
Assistant Engineer at 5.1 Entertainment Group
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2005
Assistant engineer in a digital hi-res stereo and surround mixing environment for music and television. Assists with live concert recording/mixing and supports Dolby E laybacks from Pro Tools to HD CAM/D5/Digibeta. Performs SFX/dialog editing and premixing for HDTV music series, and supports facility infrastructure and maintenance.
Operations Assistant at Larson Studios
April 1, 2004 - October 1, 2004
All Pro Tools HD post production house providing stereo/surround mixing for television and film. Performs SFX editing for reality TV and dialog editing for Warner Bros. Animation series. Opens OMFs to Pro Tools and prepares sessions for mixing; engineers laybacks/stem transfers from Pro Tools to DA-88 and digitizes video from Digibeta/Beta SP to Final Cut Pro. Supports production operations and transfers.

Education

Master Recording Program II at Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Mastering for iTunes (MFiT Pro Tools 135 & 235 Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
SIA Smaart Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
Waves Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
TC Electronic M3000 Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
Dante Level 2
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment