Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
Certification
Positions of responsibility
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Gourab Dey

Edinburgh

Summary

Creative and detail-driven audio professional specialising in editing, cleanup, and mixing for dynamic audio environments, technical support, and workflow optimisation. Expertise in ProTools, Reaper, and creative processing chains, with strong operational knowledge of audio signal flow, DSP, loudness standards, psychoacoustics, and spatial audio. Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

"Audio Editing/Operations"

Freelance
Edinburgh
02.2021 - Current
  • Delivered LUFS-compliant mixes in both linear and interactive media
  • Expertise in sound design , editing , ADR , re-recording mixing , QA , and metadata
  • Supported artists and crews across analogue-digital RUs , ensuring seamless technical workflows in dynamic production environments

"Interactive Audio Implementation"

Self-employed
Edinburgh
12.2023 - Current
  • Designed low-poly game environments in Unity , incorporating character voice-overs and state-based triggers . Implemented ambient sounds and stingers to enhance user experience
  • Refined skills in technical sound design and audio implementation via Wwise and C# custom scripts, while applying knowledge of RTPC s and adaptive mixing techniques to optimise audio quality
  • Additionally, acquired substantial knowledge of procedural audio systems, including MaxMSP


Demo Reel: youtube.com/watch?v=T054MDkCZcc

Portfolio: drive.google.com/file/d/1EpM13dd6F7N4u2UMvx1-zO4_k8Nanu1U/view

"Audio Tech/Engineering"

Freelance
Edinburgh
04.2022 - Current

Delivered technical support and engineering across live productions , with hands-on expertise in PA systems , tech riders , stage workflows , IP audio networking , signal flow , recording arts and principles , psychoacoustics , and FOH/stage integration.


Recent Works ~

  • Assistant Audio Tech : Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival '25 - (ejbf.co.uk)
  • Audio Tech : 'Radar Rooms' by The Barnton Bunker Preservation Society SCIO - (www.barntonbunker.com)
  • Audio Supervisor : Dance Drama: Palash: Flame of the Forest by Scottish Centre of Tagore Studies, funded by Creative Scotland

"Assistant Recording Engineer"

Studio Sound House Blues
India
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Engineered and supported dialogue recording sessions , collaborating with dubbing artists and actors on ADR , foley , and re-recording mixing .
  • Managed session setup , mic placement , AV signal flow , and gear checklists , ensuring efficient production workflows across commercial and indie projects.

"Field Recording/Audio Crafting"

Freelance
Edinburgh
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted field recording using devices such as hydrophones and electromagnetic pickups, amongst a range of field recorders.
  • Integrated and decoded AMBEO and binaural recordings while cultivating extensive knowledge of spatial audio formats and workflows.
  • Captured Impulse Responses , utilising diverse techniques such as sine sweep and slapstick method in a range of different and unique spaces.

Education

Master of Science - Sound Design

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Film and Television Production

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
India
08.2020 - 07.2023

Foundation Degree in Science - Recording Arts and Psychoacoustics

RBK Studios
India
07.2020 - 03.2021

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

Dialogue & Audio Editing

  • Dialogue Editing, ADR, Voice-over Production & Direction
  • Interactive Dialogue Systems, Audio Localisation Workflow
  • iZotope RX, Timecoding, LUFS Standards, Loudness Compliance
  • Foley Recording & Editing, Audio Cleanup, Noise Reduction

Audio Production & Processing

  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Audio Processing & Synthesis
  • Mixing & Mastering, Spatial Audio, Ambisonics, Psychoacoustics
  • Creative Processing Chains (Krotos Studio Max, Krotos Dehumanizer)
  • Recording Arts & Engineering, Studio Coordination & Operations

Game Audio Implementation

  • Wwise, Unity, C# Scripting, Adaptive Mixing, RTPCs
  • Procedural Audio Systems (MaxMSP), Game Audio Asset Integration

Technical & Workflow Management

  • Metadata & Asset Management, First Line Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Project Management & Documentation (Confluence, Jira, Trello)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership & Communication

DAWs & Tools

  • Pro Tools, Reaper, Music Production, Audio Engineering
  • Dante/MADI Audio Networking
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

Audinate - Dante Networking

Calrec Audio - AVoIP and Audio Engineering

LinkedIn Learning - Troubleshooting Audio and MIDI

Positions of responsibility

Head of Gaming and IT Club - I was elected for this position in my undergraduate institution.Organised and led several gaming tournaments, tech seminars, and supported day-to-day operations alongside management.

Programme Representative - I liaised between students and professors to address concerns and ensure effective communication within my cohort at The University of Edinburgh.

Music Manager - organized open-mic events at Edinburgh College of Art, curating artists, managing audio equipment, and hosting.

Accomplishments

    Sound Designer and Editor for documentary film " Accused No. 41 " by Maryam Haddadi - awarded the Student Award at the One World Media Awards 2025


    Best Sound Design recognition for short-film " Dhuloy Roilo Dhaka (Goodbye Again) " by Dwaipayan Mazumder at iLEAD mise en scene 2022 - a prestigious inter-college film festival in Kolkata, India.

Affiliations

Music Production, Gaming, Performing Arts, Cooking, Travelling

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Native
Hindi
Native
Bengali
Native

Timeline

"Interactive Audio Implementation"

Self-employed
12.2023 - Current

"Field Recording/Audio Crafting"

Freelance
09.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Sound Design

University of Edinburgh
09.2023 - 09.2024

"Assistant Recording Engineer"

Studio Sound House Blues
03.2023 - 08.2023

"Audio Tech/Engineering"

Freelance
04.2022 - Current

"Audio Editing/Operations"

Freelance
02.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Film and Television Production

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
08.2020 - 07.2023

Foundation Degree in Science - Recording Arts and Psychoacoustics

RBK Studios
07.2020 - 03.2021

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