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Aniket Thyagarajan

Bangalore

Summary

Creative professional with extensive experience in developing immersive sound experiences across various media, including games and film. Proven ability to lead audio design and production teams, delivering high-quality audio content. Expertise in sound design, mixing, and audio engineering, utilizing advanced audio technology and software. Committed to achieving artistic and technical excellence in all projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Sound Engineer

Self
Bangalore
03.2020 - Current
  • Mixed and polished tracks for Yugaant’s release with Merchant Records, ensuring clarity, balance, and dynamic impact aligned with the artist’s vision.
  • FOH/MOH for Several Bands in India/USA

Job Shadow

Crosby Studios
Los Angeles
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Observed Grammy-winning mix engineer Bainz during mixing sessions for Diljit Dosanjh, gaining exposure to high client workflows

Assistant Mastering Engineer Job Shadow

Becker Mastering
Los Angeles
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Acquired hands-on experience in high-end analog and digital mastering workflows through shadowing sessions with Dale Becker.
  • Utilized iZotope RX for advanced audio restoration, including spectral editing, de-noising, and transient repair.
  • Developed proficiency in audio quality control and critical listening to assess tonal balance and dynamic range.
  • Understood technical requirements such as metadata, ISRCs, and DDP/CD authoring processes.
  • Shadowed professional mastering sessions using Pyramix Mastering Suite, focusing on hybrid analog/digital workflows.
  • Gained exposure to custom routing setups and summing techniques for multi-format delivery including CD, DDP, Atmos, and streaming.
  • Observed archival tape digitization workflows, enhancing understanding of audio preservation techniques.
  • Engaged in critical listening sessions to evaluate stereo and atmos imaging in final masters.

Content Intern & Audio Engineering Assistant

Spitfire Studios/Produce Like A Pro
Los Angeles
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Edited YouTube videos for channel with over 700K subscribers, integrating educational and promotional content.
  • Pioneered AI trend analysis tools, reducing production time by fifty percent.
  • Engineered studio sessions with Warren Huart, managing console workflows and mic setups.
  • Conducted A/B tests of hardware and software processing for gear reviews and tutorials.
  • Led audio capture for studio tours and behind-the-scenes videos, ensuring high fidelity.
  • Collaborated on analog signal flow through patchbays, summing mixers, and DAW integration.

Live Sound Engineer - (freelance)

Minaret Records
Los Angeles
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Engineered front-of-house (FOH) and monitor mixes for live performances across venues, ensuring clear, balanced sound under varying acoustic conditions
  • Set up and managed PA systems, stage monitors, microphones, DI boxes, and wireless systems for multiple acts and genres.
  • Conducted real-time troubleshooting of audio signal issues (e.g., feedback, hum, dead channels) to maintain seamless live performance experiences.
  • Worked with artists such as Tim Lefebvre, Justin Brown, John Escreet, Takoda, Pedro Martins, Harish Raghvan, Logan Richardson, Roni Kaspi, etc.
  • Executed improvised DIY recording setups using minimal equipment, leveraging Mac’s Aggregate Device to configure virtual audio interfaces and multitrack routing, ensuring high-quality audio capture under tight time constraints and limited resources.

Job Shadow

Sunking Studios
Los Angeles
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Observed Grammy-winning mix engineer Steve Kaye during mixing sessions for Bridgerton, gaining exposure to high client TV mixing workflows

Assitant Playback Technician & Stage Technician

2LOT
Wichita, Kansas
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Operated and maintained live playback systems using Setlist and AbleSet for cue management and show automation.
  • Configured and troubleshot RTP and Dante protocols for reliable, low-latency audio/video streaming in live environments.
  • Implemented custom playback scripts with ClipHyx Pro, improving automation accuracy and adaptability during performances.
  • Coordinated closely with production teams to integrate playback with lighting, video, and audio systems, ensuring seamless show delivery.

Education

Certificate in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering

Musicians Institute
Los Angeles, United States
10-2023

Certificate in Digital Consoles And Live Sound - Digital Consoles And Live Sound

Institute of Audio Technology
New Delhi, India
07-2022

Diploma - Jazz and Composition Performance

Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
Chennai, India
12-2018

Skills

Audio: Mixing Analog & Digital Console FOH (Front of House) MOH (Monitor of House) System Design Recording Production Managment

Production & Musician Skills: Development of Musical Parts Song Structure & Arrangement Sound Design & Layering Drum Programming Bass Piano FM and subtractive synthesis

Software Proficiencies: Logic Pro Avid Pro Tools Reaper Ableton Adobe Suite Rational Acoustics SMAART Unity RX Audio Suite Microsoft Office Blender Dante Controller Python

Timeline

Job Shadow

Crosby Studios
10.2024 - 10.2024

Assistant Mastering Engineer Job Shadow

Becker Mastering
07.2024 - 09.2024

Content Intern & Audio Engineering Assistant

Spitfire Studios/Produce Like A Pro
03.2024 - 09.2024

Job Shadow

Sunking Studios
03.2024 - 03.2024

Assitant Playback Technician & Stage Technician

2LOT
01.2024 - 01.2024

Live Sound Engineer - (freelance)

Minaret Records
04.2023 - 06.2024

Freelance Sound Engineer

Self
03.2020 - Current

Certificate in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering

Musicians Institute

Certificate in Digital Consoles And Live Sound - Digital Consoles And Live Sound

Institute of Audio Technology

Diploma - Jazz and Composition Performance

Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
Aniket Thyagarajan