1. Michael R. Brandon
michaelrbrandon.com - michaelbrandonproductions@gmail.com
(240) 423-1121 Gaithersburg MD 20878
Dedicated, dynamic and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in diverse recording
settings, live audio, production and post-production projects, skilled in handling administrative duties.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Audio Production, The Art Institute of Washington (August 2015)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Software
Pro Tools
Logic Pro
Final Cut
Sony Acid Studio
NI Traktor KontrolS4
Adobe Encore
Adobe Photoshop
SIGNAL
Waves (AU)
Izotope (AU)
Apple (AU)
Sonnox Oxford (AU)
Hardware
Avid C|24
SSL AWS900+
Allen&Heath ZED-24
Yamaha MOTIF6
Roland Edirol R-44
Fostex FR-2
Panasonic DVX100A
Outboard Gear:
E.g. Lexicon PCM70,
E.g. TC Electronics 6000
DBX215 Graphic EQ
DENON DN-HD2500
Specialty Skills
Fully Bilingual:
Spanish Native
Broadcast Audio
Recording For Film
Live Studio Recording
Surround 5.1
Foley
Sound FX’s
ADR
MIDI
Psychoacoustics
Producing and Remixing
HIGHLIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE - SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Pre-Production: Session plans, cue sheets, ADR sheets, and artist release forms
• Production: Set up for recording, spotting notes, playlists, ADR, Foley, and surround 5.1
• Post-Production: Selection of sound beds, use of MIDI, audio composition, and FX’s
• Editing: Film sections with Final Cut, audio with Pro Tools and Logic Pro
• Mixing: Patching outboard gear and using “in the box” plug-ins with different DAW’s
• Mastering: Using Waves plug-ins, Izotope plug-ins, and outboard gear
• CD’s and DVD’s: Adobe Encore for bouncing and Adobe Photoshop for menu designs
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Live Sound Engineer Feb 1998 - Present
Freelance Mobile DJ Company. - Washington DC. Metro Area
• Installation and setup of the sound system, including cables, amplifiers, speakers, equalizers
• Responsible for the safety of the crowd and execution of all fire emergency procedures
• 100% satisfied clients, event managers, and wedding planners, raging from VIP to small events
• Execution and operation of business, outstanding etiquette, and promptly completion of tasks
Audio Technician & Nightclub DJ Nov 2003 – Feb 2014
• Performed as a resident DJ at best nightclubs in the Washington DC metro area
• Assisted house audio engineer for sound calibrations and audio quality
• Responsible for the safety of operations regarding all patrons in the venue
Front House Assistant Manager Jan 2004 – Present
Guapo’s Inc. – Gaithersburg, MD
• Responsible for training new floor staff in a high turn-over environment
• Enforcement of company policy and maintaining teamwork
• Assurance of customer’s total satisfaction and fulfillments of needs
Publications – Published Releases
• The Washington Blade (Newspaper) Nov 2008 – Dec 2012
• Metro Weekly Magazine (Press Release) Nov 11, 2010