Hi, I'm Danny Knutson, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in music, live and post sound for television, independent film, and video editing. I'm passionate about solving problems and creating great sound and music. I operate my own 5.1 surround sound and music recording/mixing studio, which also doubles as my picture editing suite. Besides my technical work, I'm an established singer-songwriter and recording artist performing under the indie rock artist name Danny K and as part of the alt rock band Death Valley Jupiter. I have had the privilege of working on over 25 feature films as a sound designer, dialog mixer, Foley artist, and re-recording mixer, as well as mixing sound for well-known TV shows and live concerts. I'm enthusiastic about both the creative and technical aspects of sound and music production, and I love collaborating with others in the entertainment industry.…

Danny Knutson

Hi, I'm Danny Knutson, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in music, live and post sound for television, independent film, and video editing. I'm passionate about solving problems and creating great sound and music. I operate my own 5.1 surround sound and music recording/mixing studio, which also doubles as my picture editing suite. Besides my technical work, I'm an established singer-songwriter and recording artist performing under the indie rock artist name Danny K and as part of the alt rock band Death Valley Jupiter. I have had the privilege of working on over 25 feature films as a sound designer, dialog mixer, Foley artist, and re-recording mixer, as well as mixing sound for well-known TV shows and live concerts. I'm enthusiastic about both the creative and technical aspects of sound and music production, and I love collaborating with others in the entertainment industry.…

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Hi, I’m Danny Knutson, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in music, live and post sound for television, independent film, and video editing. I’m passionate about solving problems and creating great sound and music. I operate my own 5.1 surround sound and music recording/mixing studio, which also doubles as my picture editing suite. Besides my technical work, I’m an established singer-songwriter and recording artist performing under the indie rock artist name Danny K and as part of the alt rock band Death Valley Jupiter.

I have had the privilege of working on over 25 feature films as a sound designer, dialog mixer, Foley artist, and re-recording mixer, as well as mixing sound for well-known TV shows and live concerts. I’m enthusiastic about both the creative and technical aspects of sound and music production, and I love collaborating with others in the entertainment industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Supervisor at Hurricane Films
January 1, 2021 - Present
Sound Supervisor role for an independent film maker since 2021, responsible for sound design and production.
Sound Supervisor at Papa Octopus Productions
January 1, 2016 - Present
Sound Supervisor role for an independent film maker, overseeing sound design and production since 2016.
A1 Production Sound Mixer at Mark Burnett Productions
December 31, 2013 - July 19, 2025
A1 Production Sound Mixer for game shows "Baggage" and "Minute to Win it" from 2010 to 2013.
Staff Engineer at ATK AudioTek
December 31, 2012 - July 19, 2025
A1 Broadcast Sound Mixer, A2, System Technician for broadcast, front of house, and monitor mix engineering for multiple productions including major events such as Super Bowl, The Tonight Show, NAMM show, Revlon Run/Walk for Cancer, and The Grammys TV broadcast.
A1 Production Sound Mixer at Paramount
December 31, 2012 - July 19, 2025
A1 Production Sound Mixer for TV series "The Dr Phil Show" from 2009 to 2012.
A1 Broadcast Sound Mixer, A2, System Technician at Delicate Productions
December 31, 2011 - July 19, 2025
Broadcast and live sound mixing for musical concerts, television, film, radio, theatrical and corporate productions. Responsible for sound design, installation, and implementation. Worked on productions including John Cleese live show, KROQ concerts, The Oscars TV broadcast, and Directv's Championship Gaming Series.
A1 Production Sound Mixer at Fuel TV/Fox
December 31, 2011 - July 19, 2025
A1 Production Sound Mixer for TV series "The Daily Habit" from 2009 to 2011.
A2 Audio Assistant
December 31, 2009 - July 19, 2025
Audio assistant work on TV specials "Maz Jobrani: Brown and Friendly" and "Russell Peters Presents" in 2009.
Producer, Editor, and Post Sound Mixer
December 31, 2007 - July 19, 2025
Producer, Editor (Avid), and Post Sound Mixer (ProTools) of live concert Video and Audio Recording for Mary Wilson (Supremes) ‘Up Close’ concert Video and CD in 2007.
A1 Production Sound Mixer, Recording Engineer and Re-recording Mixer
December 31, 2001 - July 19, 2025
Mixer and engineer for live concert CD "Al Jardine’s Family and Friends in Las Vegas" (The Beach Boys) in 2001.
Freelance Post Production and Recording music, web video, film and TV (Post Sound and Film Editing)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance work in post-production and recording music for web videos, films, and television. Includes sound supervision, sound design, dialog mixing, Foley, and re-recording mixing for over 25 feature films.
A1 Sound Mixer, A2, System Technician at Studio Instrument Rentals
December 31, 1998 - July 19, 2025
Live, recorded, and broadcast sound mixer and system technician for various productions from 1990 to 1998.
Freelance Road Manager and Sound Engineer
January 1, 1988 - Present
Tour management and live sound mixing for national touring artists including Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Wilson Phillips, Randy Crawford, Mary Wilson (Supremes), Christopher Cross, John Cleese, The Wilsons, Stabbing Westward, and Eve6. Also served as tour and production manager for several artists.

Education

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Qualifications

Member of ASCAP
January 11, 2000 - July 19, 2025
Songwriter, publisher and performer

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other