Kirishanth Kalairaj
Ajax,ON
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Energetic Audio Engineer with background working in broadcasting, live performance and recording situations. Talented at maintaining sound levels in any kind of room and mixing high number of inputs and outputs. Bringing 8 years of comprehensive experience in all aspects of sound engineering, including board operation, sound design and implementation.
Creative Sound Engineer with 8 years of music editing experience. Versatile and adaptable with passion for bringing clients' musical concepts to reality. Takes direction well and works both independently and in team environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RF Engineer
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
- Performed calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of RF test equipment.
- Developed and implemented automated testing solutions for wireless products.
- Analyzed test data to ensure product functionality and performance specifications were met.
- Tested, evaluated, designed and modified existing RF systems to meet customer requirements.
- Monitored signals using spectrum analyzers and identified sources of interference or degradation in transmission quality or reception level.
- Deployed new sites by coordinating construction efforts with contractors to ensure timely completion.
- Maintained all documentation related to wireless network deployments including drawings, diagrams, plans and schematics.
Audio Engineer
Freelance with leading production companies
05.2022 - Current
- Working for leading production companies Ex - Sound box , Apex ,CCR, Sound db, SV media, Daystar television,
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive inventory of audio equipment.
- Conducted sound checks for live performances, ensuring that the system was properly calibrated.
- Edited and mixed recordings to create desired sound effects using digital audio workstations.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Apex Sounds & lights
Pickering, ON
04.2022 - Current
- Set up, calibrate, and operate audio recording equipment for live events.
- Mixed and edited music recordings to create soundtracks for films, videos, or television programs.
- Adjusted levels of volume on mixing boards during rehearsals and performances.
- Evaluated audio mixdowns to ensure that they met technical standards.
- Troubleshooted technical problems related to audio equipment malfunctioning during sessions.
- Collaborated with musicians and artists in order to create unique sounds tailored specifically for each project.
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
THE Drake Hotel
TORONTO, ON
04.2022 - Current
- Mix FOH for various genres and artists using an Avid SC48
- Mix Mons (IEM's and wedges) from FOH
- Develop a proficient workflow in order to provide results under a tight schedule.
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Unionville alliance church
Markham, ON
03.2022 - Current
- Mix FOH for sun day services and special events
- Mix Mons (IEM's and wedges).
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Canada Christain College
WHITYBY, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Mix FOH for various worship bands
- Stage patching and stage designing for bands
- Mix mons (IEM'S and wedges)
- Mix for streaming services
- Training students
- Mix FOH concerts, Co-operators events, Conference.
FOH ENGINEER
Canada Christain College
WHITYBY, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Mix FOH for River Worship band
- Mix Mons (IEM'S and Wedges)
- System Engineer for the new venues stage patch and setup for band.
- Set up, calibrate, and operate audio recording equipment for live events.
- Mixed and edited music recordings to create soundtracks for films, videos, or television programs.
- Adjusted levels of volume on mixing boards during rehearsals and performances.
- Worked with producers to select appropriate musical elements for projects.
- Configured studio monitors for optimal playback performance in various listening environments.
- Troubleshooted technical problems related to audio equipment malfunctioning during sessions.
- Processed audio to meet quality standards and played and mixed music for live events.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote efficient workflow.
AV TECHNICIAN
Canada Christain College
WHITYBY, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Stage patch and Stage design.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of sound reinforcement systems for live events.
- Created audio mixes using analog and digital consoles for various venues.
- Monitored and adjusted levels, EQs, compression, effects. during live events.
- Maintained stage patching system to ensure proper connections between equipment.
- Performed line checks with musicians prior to performance start times.
- Provided technical support to bands on-site at shows.
- Managed inventory of audio gear including microphone packs, DI boxes, cabling.
- Ensured that all audio equipment was properly maintained before and after each show.
- Trained new staff members on the use of sound boards and other related equipment.
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Toronto Harvest Missionary Church
Toronto, ON
08.2021 - Current
- Mix FOH for sun day services and special events
- Mix Mons (IEM's and wedges)
- System Engineer.
AUDIO ENGINEER
Studios
01.2020 - Current
- Setting Up and Recording
- Designed the sound system flow and accommodated and engineered around dead zones, creating a balanced and consistent sound
- Managed a staff of sound engineers and conducted monthly quality control checks
- Ordered and installed new equipment for sound boards and systems
- Adjusted sound according to variances in temperature and tonal needs
- Reported changes and updates need to operations manager
- Recorded speech, music and other sounds on recording media, used recording equipment.
RETAIL MANAGER
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Recommended and selected out-of-stock product based on customer requests
- Maintained product and service changes
- Built long-term customer/vendor relationships
- Resolved customer/vendor conflicts
- Experience in inventory control
- Managed day-to-day operations of Garage and Gas Station forecourt which included but was not limited to cash handling and deposits
- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new stock from suppliers
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Monitored and controlled internal / external safety issues of gas station
- Maintained and operated point of sale equipment; adjusted fuel prices via dedicated control unit
- Assisted Technical Support Teams with gas station equipment issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering And Music Production
Metalworks Institute
08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
American National College
09-2021
High School Diploma -
Jaffna hindu college
08-2014
Skills
- Hardware management
- Streaming Media
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Music Mixing and Editing
- Mixing techniques
- Digital sound software
- Organization and time management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Team work
- Systems Oversight
- Television Production
- Quality Standards
- Music production
- Audio Editing
- Sound Engineering
- System Calibration
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Operating control consoles
- Live programming
- Selecting equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Equipment Selection
- Proficient with Pro Tools
Dante certificated
Audient Dante certificated audio engineer level 3
Audio console and gears certificated Engineer
- Industry leading audio equipments officially Trained Engineer.
- Ex - Digico, Avid, Adamson, Smarrt, Kalng D&B, Waves,RME,Shure, Sennheiser
Timeline
RF Engineer
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
Audio Engineer
Freelance with leading production companies
05.2022 - Current
Freelance Audio Engineer
Apex Sounds & lights
04.2022 - Current
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
THE Drake Hotel
04.2022 - Current
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Unionville alliance church
03.2022 - Current
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Canada Christain College
01.2022 - Current
FOH ENGINEER
Canada Christain College
01.2022 - Current
AV TECHNICIAN
Canada Christain College
01.2022 - Current
FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER
Toronto Harvest Missionary Church
08.2021 - Current
AUDIO ENGINEER
Studios
01.2020 - Current
RETAIL MANAGER
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering And Music Production
Metalworks Institute
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
American National College
High School Diploma -
Jaffna hindu college