Los Angeles, CA

Sean McDonald

Re-Recording Mixer  ·  Audio Nerd  ·  Good Human

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Sean McDonald

About

Crafting sound for
the biggest screens

With over two decades in audio post-production, I bring stories to life through sound. Currently serving as In-House Re-Recording Mixer at Netflix, I specialize in audio finishing and workflow design for content reaching audiences worldwide.

From live events to documentary, broadcast to Dolby Atmos theatrical. I've shaped the sonic landscape across every format the industry demands.

20+
Years of experience
7
Studios & networks
Atmos
Certified mixer
Netflix
Current home

Experience

Where I've made noise

2019 to Present

In-House Re-Recording Mixer

Audio finishing and workflow design for one of the world's largest streaming platforms — delivering broadcast, Atmos home theater, and online mixes at scale across dozens of productions annually.

2018 to 2019

Re-Recording Mixer

Marketing audio for an independent creative agency — blending technical precision with storytelling craft for high-profile brand campaigns.

2017 to 2019

Freelance Re-Recording Mixer

Mixing promos, trailers, and long-form content for FX's cable network — delivering polished broadcast audio under tight deadlines in Century City.

2017 to 2019

Freelance Re-Recording Mixer

Produced broadcast-ready audio for AT&T campaigns and branded content, working out of El Segundo on a range of promotional and corporate projects.

2017 to 2019

Freelance Re-Recording Mixer

Delivered finished audio mixes for DirecTV promos and on-air content, based in El Segundo alongside the AT&T media team.

2014 to 2018

Re-Recording Mixer

Marketing and documentary mixing for Vice's genre-defining content — from gritty short-form social to long-form documentary series with global reach.

2013 to 2015

Re-Recording Mixer

Promotional audio for one of the largest broadcast networks — high-volume, high-pressure output with network-level quality standards.

2006 to 2013

Re-Recording Mixer

Live-event and documentary audio for motorsports and combat sports — dynamic, adrenaline-fueled content requiring precise, responsive mixing under live conditions.

2002 to 2006

Re-Recording Mixer

Foundational years in marketing and documentary mixing — building a deep technical and creative toolkit across formats and genres that still informs every mix today.

Skills

Tools of the trade

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Mixing Specializations

Broadcast Online / Streaming Theatrical Dolby Atmos Theatrical Atmos Home Theater Marketing Documentary Live Event
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Hardware & Consoles

Avid S6 DadMan Dante Networking Pro Tools
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Software & Suites

Dolby Atmos Master Suite Dolby Atmos Production Suite iZotope RX Advanced
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Industry Formats

Streaming OTT Broadcast Standards Theatrical Release Documentary Sports & Live Events Marketing / Promos

Education

Academic foundation

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UCLA

Recording Arts

1998 – 2002

Contact

Let's work together

Showrunner, network, agency, or studio. Let's talk about bringing your project's sound to life.