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RORY KYLE
DUBBING MIXER / SOUND DESIGNER
32 Broughton Road | Stourbridge, DY9 0XP | +44 7799 261629 | roryky@me.com
C AREER OB J EC TI VES
Skills maximization and development on selected audio systems, within a state-of-the-art mixing environment. International
exposure, experience and continued career growth.
C AREER STATEM EN T
I am a self-motivated dubbing mixer who displays initiative, strongly seeking to maximize my potential, thriving on new
challenges. The ability to assimilate new information, quickly and tackle any task presented me, diligently and with utmost
dedication. I am helpful and considerate by nature, enjoying favorable and long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
I am responsible, committed and resourceful.
SKI LL S PROFI L E
- Dubbing Mixer – Avid Pro Tools 12, Pyramix, Adobe Audition, Audiofile and Fairlight MFX3+, Promos,
Documentaries, Dramas, Dialogue and Music & FX Editing, ADR.
- Avid Pro Tools Certified Operator vers 9
- Sound Designer – Avid Pro Tools 12
- Live Sound Engineer – Live Broadcasts, Events, Conferences and Concerts
- Media Supervisor – Programming and Promo Translation and post-production
EM P L OY M EN T H I STOR Y
Freelance Dubbing Mixer, Sound Designer, Sound Supervisor 2003 – Present
United Kingdom
IMG Studios / IMG Media – Dubbing Mixer / Sound Supervisor
IMG Studios is part of IMG Media, which has 3 Pro Tools 12 equipped dubbing suites, with 5.1 Surround
Monitoring.
Dubbing Mixer:
Mixed sporting broadcasts and programming for various clients including European Tour Productions,
Premier League Productions, European Tour Weekly, UEFA, R&A Golf, Rolex Yachting, Transworld Sport,
Golfing World, Major League Soccer, IMG Corporate Investment and The International Tennis Federation.
Sound Supervisor:
Sound Supervisor on Live Broadcast transmissions for clients including :
Premier League Productions Football, Foreign Football Leagues including Dutch Eridivisie, Russian League, Major League Soccer,
French Ligue A, Argentinean Primera A
ESPN UK – European football leagues including The Bundesliga, Serie A, French League 1, Eredivisie, Russian League
And other live sports transmissions including Ice Hockey, Boxing and French 14 Rugby
Achievements Include:
• Worked across various dubbing and live areas, worked on Pro Tools, Audiofile and in most of
the live Mixing Areas used at IMG Studios.
• Dubbed International programming into various languages including French, German and Italian.
• Gained many hours of expertise and practical experience in both dubbing and live sound
disciplines, in the UK and International broadcast market.
• Built and maintained favorable relationships with colleagues and clients.
Equipment Skills:
• Pro Tools 12 HD 3, Video Satellite and Avid Interplay
• Avid Euphonix System 5 Fusion

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• AMS Neve Logic DFC, Logic MMC and Audiofile SC
• Lawo MC56²
• Calrec Omega Live Broadcast Mixer
• Soundcraft B800 Live Broadcast Mixer
• AMS Starnet and Media Toolbox
Dubbing Mixer / Company Director/ Editor 2013 — Present
United Kingdom
Grace Media Solutions Limited
Grace Media Solutions Ltd is a media company providing audio and video solutions both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Dubbing Mixer:
Mixed long format international translations for existing USA programming and radio programmes.
Company Director:
Managed and founded the Company from inception and established current client base and all working
practices.
Editor:
Responsible for the translation and reformatting of existing USA programming for international clients.
Achievements Include:
• Setup Pro Tools workflows via FTP with international translators, establishing Pro Tools
recording capability from multiple sites.
• Translated entire College curriculum of 472 college sessions into German for USA based
Christian organization.
• Translated Television programming into both German & Russian for approximately 200
programmes that were repackaged from USA versions, including audio translations and all
graphic and picture elements.
Equipment Skills:
• Pro Tools 12
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Premier, Photoshop & Audition)
• Mac OSX El Capitan
Senior Audio Engineer | Dubbing Mixer and Supervisor 2005 — 2010
London
A+E Networks [Formerly AETN] – BSKYB
A +E N e t w o r k s U K is a joint venture of A&E Television Networks and the United Kingdom's largest subscription
television provider B r i t i s h S k y B r o a d c a s t i n g (BSkyB) through the Sky Ventures division. Previously it operated
under the names The History Channel UK and AETN UK. A+E Networks UK operates channels throughout the
European region, as well as the Middle East and Africa.
Senior Dubbing Mixer:
Joined BSKYB in 2005 as the History Channel’s permanent Audio Engineer. I was responsible for the
installation of the first audio suite and the mixing of programming and promos for all AETN UK channels
including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, The Biography Channel, The Crime and Investigation
Network and the Military History Channel.
I was responsible for all audio content and quality control of the audio output at AETN UK.
Supervisor:
Promoted to Audio Supervisor at AETN UK and managed the audio department including audio staff and
freelancers. Responsible for all audio content produced, ensuring the high quality of audio post-production
achieved at AETN UK.
Achievements:
• Promoted to department supervisor.
• Achieved Promax World Awards in 2008 and 2010, and Bronze in 2011 for Sound Design on
the Biography Channel and Crime and Investigation Network.

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• Certified as an Avid Pro Tools Operator and did the Avid Pro Tools 310 Icon Training.
• Setup and maintained all Audio workflows at AETN.
• Travelled to A+E Networks headquarters in New York to discuss and implement new work
flows and practices in the UK.
• Revoiced and mixed in the region of 1500 long-form programmes and 2500 On Air Promos.
• Responsible for all new Sound Design Projects and New Productions undertaken at AETN UK
including The Battle of Britain Series, Falklands: the Islanders War, The Titanic and many
more.
Credits:
Battle of Britain, Falklands The Islanders War, Titanic, Ice Road Truckers Seasons 1,2&3, The Universe,
Gangland, Axmen Season 1,2 &3, Snapped, Cold Case Files, Ancient Discoveries, Life After People, How The
Earth was Made, Medical Detectives, America: The Story of the US, Modern Marvels, Shoot Out, Race to the
Moon.
This is only a short list of the amount of the programming content I worked on.
Equipment Skills:
• Avid Pro Tools Version 8 HD 2&3
• Avid ISIS and Interplay
• Avid D Command 8 and 24
• Digidesign Pro Control
• Avid Mojo and Avid Media Composer
• Professional VY formats including HDCam, DigiBeta, DVCam
• Tascam DA-88 & 98
Freelance Dubbing Mixer 2004
London
Crow TV
C r o wTV are specialists in television post-production, with a pedigree spanning over 30 years.
Dubbing Mixer:
Track laying and mixing of broadcast programmes including, Cash in the Attic, Car Booty and Vic Reeves
Rogues Gallery.
Achievements:
• Upgraded Pro tools Skills from Version 6 to Version 6.2.3
• Gained additional experience in UK Audio Post Production standards and requirements
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Equipment Skills:
• Digidesign Pro Tools Version 6.2.3 HD 2 Accel System with Pro Control running on Mac OS X
• Digidesign Pro Tools Mix plus System with Pro Control running on MAC OS X
• Digidesign Pro Tools Digi 002 with DV Toolkit running on Mac OS X
• Avid Mojo and Avid Media Composer
ESPN Classic Channel UK 2003 -2004
ESPN Classic was a British sports television channel which launched on 13 March 2006 on Sky channel 442, the
first channel in the UK under the ESPN branding.
Dubbing Mixer:
Track laying and mixing of broadcast programmes and promos for ESPN Classic Channel for
Included language versions for the English, French, Italian and German feeds.
Achievements:
• Multi Language programmes and on air promo mixing and editing.
• Continued UK experience and audio skill development on many hours of programming and
on air promos.
Equipment Skills:
• Digidesign Pro Tools Version 6 & 7 HD 2 Accel System with Pro Control running on
Windows XP

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• Digidesign Pro Tools Version 6 & 7 HD 3 Accel System with Pro Control running on Mac OS X
• Avid V10 Video Peripheral and Avid Media Composer
Audio Engineer [Dubbing Mixer] 1997-2003
Johannesburg, South Africa
Refinery Post Production [Formerly The Refinery (PTY) Ltd
R e f i n e r y is a Johannesburg post-production facility that services the moving picture industry in South Africa and
across the continent. We handle all aspects of picture management from script to screen, whatever the distribution
platform.
Senior Dubbing Mixer:
As a Senior Dubbing Mixer, I undertook various projects, ranging from commercials and inserts, through to
documentaries and television drama series. Gained proficiency on various systems, including 2 years on Digidesign
Pro Tools Vers 4, 5&6, 4 years on the AMS Neve Logic 3 and Audiofile SC, and 2 years on the Fame Fairlight MF3+
DAW.
Responsible for training and mentoring junior operators. Technical advice given regarding new
equipment purchases and related complex audio projects.
Achievements:
• Ability to mix various programme formats with speed and efficiency.
• Gained the company many major clients, with whom it now enjoys favorable and long-term
relationships.
• High-end commercials for companies including Ford, Volkswagen, KFC, Arthur Anderson,
Chrysler, Absa Bank, Standard Bank and numerous others.
• Mixed well over 300 episodes of a national soap opera drama series, 7de Laan (7th Avenue),
one of the many drama series mixed by myself at the Refinery.
• Undertook various sporting programming for the South African Super Bike formula, Wesbank
V-8’s, European Truck Racing, Formula One Power Boating, Golf, Bowls etc.
• A National Television and Video Association of South Africa Avanti Craft Award for Sound
Post Production on the Discovery Channel wildlife series, The Whole Story.
• Installed and programmed as fully operational – both AMS Neve Audiofile and Logic 3, and
one of the Digidesign Pro Tools rooms at The Refinery.
• Increased profitability and improved time management of the rooms I was responsible for.
Equipment Skills:
• Digidesign ProTools Version 4&5 Mix Plus System on Mac OS 9
• Logic 3 and Audiofile SC
• Fame Fairlight and MFX3+
• Yamaha 02R vers 2
• Various VT Formats including Beta SP, Digi Beta, D1 and Umatic Hi and Lo Band.
• Tascam DA-88
Awsum Music (Pty) Ltd
A w sum M u sic is a Music Production and Sound Design facility with and award winning track record in the
International and African market. Having undertaken music productions for most of the leading agencies,
production houses and broadcasters in South Africa.
Operations and Technical Consultant
Employed on a freelance basis, I was tasked with various technical and maintenance improvements, as
well as consultation on equipment purchases and operational improvements to the studio.
Achievements:
• Upgrade and re-installed the Midi facilities in the studio
• Sourced and upgraded VT facilities
• Responsible for the upgrade to Digidesign Pro Tools from Mix to HD, including Version 5 to
Version 6 software
• Introduced a maintenance schedule, establishing key working relationships with various
technical experts and maintenance suppliers

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Equipment Skills:
• Digidesign Pro Tools 6.0 HD 2 Accel system running on Mac OS X
• Yamaha o2R Version 2
• Amek Langley Big mixing console
SP Studios
Sound Assistant 1996 - 1997
Tempo Music 1993 - 1996
Live Audio Engineer
EDUC ATION
Avid Pro Tools Operator Certification 2007 - 2013
• Avid Pro Tools 101, 110, 201, 210P and 310i. Version 8 & 9
Charis Bible College Walsall 2010 - 2013
• 2Year Diploma
IT Level 3 NVQ 2012
• Microsoft Office and IT skills
MNET Audio Training 1999
• Audio Dubbing Skills maximization and training
South African Matriculation Westering High School 1995
• 4 A Levels and 2 O Levels
• Shaw Service award for diligent service to the school in audio and drama
AWAR D S
• 2 Promax World Gold and 1 World Bronze Award 2008, 2010 & 2011
• A National Television and Video Association of South Africa Avanti Craft Award for Sound Post
Production on the Discovery Channel wildlife series, The Whole Story.
Community Achievements:
• Volunteered as technical events co-ordinator and sound engineer for many Christian Charity events.
• Elected to community youth council for a period of three years.
P ER SON AL D ATA
• Age: 40 years
• Marital Status: Married
• Nationality: Dual Nationality UK and South African
R EFER EN C ES [C ON TAC T D ETAI L S AVAI L AB L E O N R EQ U EST]
• Richard Bagnall (Live Operations Manager at IMG Studios)
• Danielle Neville (Head of Client Resource Management at IMG Studios)
• Richard Melman (Previous Channel Director AETN UK and Managing Director Spring Films)
• Wayne Urquhart (Head of Audio at A+E Networks)
• Brian Aherne (Senior Dubbing Mixer at IMG Studios)
L ANG U AG ES
• English
• Afrikaans