Robert Kelly is a mixing engineer. On a typical day, he uploads studio sessions to his computer and listens to tracks to identify any audio problems. He analyzes the low and high frequencies of vocals and instruments. His goal is to balance the vocal and instrumental tracks and get a clear mix. He adjusts levels, adds effects like reverb, and isolates different elements of the track. To work in this field, he advises developing a good ear for sounds and the ability to mix quality music. Flexible hours can also be challenging when it comes to family time. Formal training in audio software, sound engineering, and audio design is beneficial. His plans are to learn more about equipment and build a clientele as

1. Robert Kelly
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2. I will first upload my studio session
to my Mac, I will then listen to the
vocal sounds of the low and high
frequencies. Figure it out problems
on the vocal, so I can have a
clear understand on the vocal.
Also listening to the instrumental
track for any bad audio. After I‘m
satisfy with the audio then I start
adjusting the vocal and
instrumental together to get a
balance mix. I listens to isolated
tracks and combined
arrangements, dialing up the low
end, adding reverb to the lead
vocals, and isolating the vibrato.
On a typical day in this position, what do you do?

3. What special advice would you give
a person enter this field?
To become a mixing engineer you have to
put in a lot of hours. Working flexible hour
can be a challenge in your life when it
comes to spending time with your family.
Have the knowledge of mixing sounds and
learn how to us different plugins when it
comes to mixing. My advice is to have a
good ear for sounds and mix quality music.

4. What training or education is
required for this type of work?
Working with audio editing software
like Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, and
Logic pro X. A mix engineer should
have a passion for both the creative
and technical elements of music
production and appreciate all genres
and styles of music. Have the ability to
upload studio files and backup session
files. Having the knowledge to work
with any studio mixing console, sound
engineering, recording arts and audio
design.

5. How long have you been creating music
or mixing tracks?
 Control volume/vu
 CLIPPING
 Panning
 EQ
 COMPRESSOR
 EFFECT
EQ plugin
Compressor plugin
About six years creating hip
hop and pop beats using FL
studio software and Cubase
Se. When it comes to final mix
I always have problem mixing
my own tracks. I couldn’t
understand the process using
a compressor, limiter and Eq. I
have been studying audio
mixing about three and going
to full sail university help me to
understand the proper way
to mix a track.

6. What part of this job you find most
satisfying? Most challenge?
What I find satisfying about
this job I have opportunity to
us the latest gear. I get to
travel to different studios in
the industry and going to
live events. The most
challenge part about this
job is working long hours,
trying to find ways to
complete my task.

7. Building Clients international
 Film Production
 T.V. Broadcasting
 Gaming
 Artist
 Music supervisor
What your plans in five
years? Record Label
My plans is to learn more
about the latest music
equipment and become
a freelance mixing
engineer. I wanted to
work on studio session
from home and built up
my own clientele. Maybe
move forward into master
engineer in the future.

8. The ability to work hands-on
next to an established industry.
Technique of mixing can only
be learned through careful
practice and study under a
master of the craft. In the entry-
level it best to learn how to set
up music equipment and how
to prepare a mixing console.
What entry-level jobs are best learning as much as possible?

9. The Starting Pay for audio engineer’s
For many Audio Engineers, experience and pay
levels seem to be correlated; more years in the
business generally lead to more money. In this
position, someone who has worked for fewer
than five years can expect a median salary of
$38K. The median for people with five to 10
years of experience is only a little bit higher at
$44K. Audio Engineers claiming one to two
decades of experience make an estimated
median of $53K. Audio Engineers who have
acquired more than 20 years of relevant
experience earn significantly more than folks
with fewer years on their resumes; the average
income in this veteran group is $65K.

10. How did you get your Job?
After Full sail I started working as an
assistant mix engineer. I did
everything from setup live drums,
installing mic cable and uploading
studio files in pro tools. Then I
started working on small project like
editing drum tracks and using all
the knowledge I have learn from
full sail.

11. What’s your knowledge in this
industry?
Audio Engineering
and Editing
Record on
professional level
Knowing the
music business
and Agreement
laws
Archival Media
Management Education
Audio engineer
recording
Technique
Ability to work in
any recording
studio

12. List three (3) main skillsets/subfields that are required to do this job
• Identify some skills you are currently working on that are related to this
job
• Describe which upcoming courses in your degree will help you develop
more skills for this job
I have to know about audio editing software like Pro
Tools, Logic pro X, and Sony ACID. A mix engineer
should have a passion for both the creative and
technical elements of music production and appreciate
all genres and styles of music. I ‘m working on a Club
Instrumental, so it will be on iTunes this years. I’m using
my mixing technique on this project and also going
master the final mix. Studying audio production help me
to understand audio .I have the skills to mix quality
records and control sound. I understand hardware and
software or create sound for games and compose
music for an artist. I have the skills to work at any studio
around the world.