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Daniel Kay

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Hi, I’m Daniel Kay — a detail-oriented audio engineer with 15+ years in field recording, studio production, and live sound.

About

Hi, I’m Daniel Kay — a detail-oriented audio engineer with 15+ years in field recording, studio production, and live sound. I thrive on solving complex sonic challenges and delivering clean, immersive sound for film, music, and events.

I enjoy mic placement, signal flow troubleshooting, and collaborating closely with production teams to achieve the best possible results on every project.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 19 roles

Field Recording Technician · PhotagonistMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Operated hardware audio recorders and lavalier microphones; assisted with microphone setup and on-camera audio capture.

Field Recording Technician · PhotagonistMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Operated hardware audio recorders and lavalier microphones; Assisted with microphone setup and on-camera audio capture

Field Recording Technician · PhotagonistMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Operated hardware audio recorders and lavalier microphones; assisted with microphone setup and on-camera audio capture.

Field Recording Photagonist · PhotagonistMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Field Recordist – "The Good Family" · Caledon FilmsDec 2018 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Field Recordist – The Good Family · Caledon FilmsDec 2018 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Field Recordist · Caledon FilmsDec 2018 – Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Field Recordist – The Good Family · Caledon FilmsJan 2018 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Education· 12

Diploma · Trebas Institute2001 – 2002
Diploma · Scarlett Heights Secondary School1990 – 1994
Diploma, Audio Engineering · Trebas Institute, Toronto, ON2030 – 2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) · Scarlett Heights Secondary School, Toronto, ON2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Diploma (Audio Engineering)2030 – 2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)2030 – 2025
Diploma, Audio Engineering2030 – 2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)2030 – 2025

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