Nicolai Gielstrup Eckholdt
Email:-City: Berlin, Germany
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I am a highly ambitious sound engineer with an extreme passion for music and sound, who has
recently moved to Berlin.
In the Summer of 2012 I decided to move to London from Chicago to educate myself in the world
of music and sound. Since then I have accumulated experience in the following areas of sound:
- Recording, mixing, mastering and live sound engineering in music
- Recording, dubbing, post production, sound design, mixing and live sound engineering in TV
During my more than 3 years of doing sound engineering professionally I have been fortunate
enough to work on some incredible projects, for some incredible companies and people. Working
for companies such as Viasat/ TV3 Sport and the BBC, dubbing and mixing commercials for
LEGO among other renowned companies, working at studios such at GreenLobster in Graz as
well as working with the former Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen at his Sweet Silence
North studios have all taught me some valuable lessons.
Hard work and punctuality have been embedded in me over the years, as has the importance of
a solid workflow to fall back on, should technical errors and issues occur. My various career
experiences have also given me a lot on a human level, and taught me how to work with a wide
array of people, understanding them and their vision to ensure that they are satisfied with the
process and the final product.
Work Experience:
Freelance sound engineer at Recording Studio London September- October 2017
Working as a sound engineer at one of their studios, dubbing and mixing dramas as well as doing
sound design.
Reason for leaving: Moving to Berlin.
Senior sound engineer at Golocalise May- August 2017:
I am in charge of running the studios on a day-to-day basis, recording, mixing and occasionally doing
sound design, as well as directing voice over talents in various languages. On top of that, I am responsible
for adding new voice over talents to our database, and going through as well as putting together showreels
for talents.
Reason for leaving: Wanted a new challenge.
Freelance sound engineer at Alice’s Loft Studios January- October 2017:
Recording musicians/bands and mixing at the studio.
Reason for leaving: Moving to Berlin.
Freelance sound engineer BBC Persian November 2015- May 2017
Working as a sound engineer dubbing and mixing dramas and documentaries to Farsi. Some
days are spent dubbing with a director and voice over artists, and other days are spent solely on
mixing.
Reason for leaving: Accepted a full-time job.
Freelance sound engineer TV3 Sport June 2015- October 2015
Working as a live production sound engineer, mixing live productions as well being in charge of
the on-screen graphics, at one of the biggest sports networks in Scandinavia. I worked on and
headed several productions from English and German football to World MatchPlay darts,
Wimbledon and NFL among other sports. I received full training during the first 3 weeks of my
employment, being taught how to use their systems, patch bay, graphics machines, as well as
working with 5.1 surround sound on certain productions.
Reason for leaving: Moving back to London in October as planned.
Assistant Engineer Green Lobster Studio September 2014- December 31st 2014
Working at an analog recording studio as an assistant engineer. I took care of everything from
organizing cables and equipment to setting up microphones, recording, editing and mixing.
Reason for leaving: Leaving Graz.
Writer at I-Entertainment February 2014- July 2014
Writing articles about all things entertainment and music industry related, as well as doing think
pieces.
Other music and audio related work experience:
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6 months of experience on the Soundcraft Ghost console at SSR London
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Engineering and mixing on a NEVE console in Camden
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Setting up for two different shows in Stratford Circus. I was setting up the
microphones, speakers, console and cables as well as doing parts of the live mixing
Live mixing for a rock band in Graz
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Performing live at World Aids Week in Stratford Circus in 2012
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Recording 5 songs for “Lindquartet” in Camden
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Dubbing and mixing two of the LEGO Dimensions commercials as well as the recent
LEGO Star Wars trailer for Warner Bros. via Banana Split
Assisting Flemming Rasmussen in the mixing and mastering of 10 tracks at his
Sweet Silence Studio.
Co-producing, recording and mixing an album.
Mixing and mastering for Swedish singer Helena Miller
Helping students at SSR London with their recording and mixing projects
Recording and mixing for Matilda Europa and Mattia De Luca among other bands and
artists
Having directed, recorded and mixed voice overs in more than 20 languages
Education and Qualifications:
SSR London Music Technology
October 2013- April 2014
Learning about recording techniques, Pro Tools, mixing, microphones, studio ethics as well as
learning how to use the recording studio (Soundcraft Ghost console), and being allowed
individual studio time every week.
Newvic College Music Technology
September 2012- October 2013
We learned how to use Logic Pro 9 and Pro X, produce music, record musicians and mix.
Moreover, they let us set up for live shows, perform live and taught us about music business
and the history of music and gave us access to two recording studios.
Kaneland Senior High School, Maple Park, Illinois, USA
2010- June 2012
I studied American history, English, sociology, psychology, Algebra and auto technology.
Skills:
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Recording
Mixing
Audio post production
Live sound engineering
Dubbing
Sound design
Live sound production for TV
Pro Tools - being taught by a certified Pro Tools instructor
Logic Pro
VoiceQ
Keyboard
Languages:
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English: native/fluent
Danish: native/fluent
German: basic
Swedish: basic
Norwegian: basic
