DAVUT DEDECANOGLU
Istanbul,Turkey
Summary
Accomplished audio systems specialist with extensive expertise in audio system design and implementation, large-scale line array deployment, and digital audio networking. Proficient in the use of professional mixing consoles including DiGiCo, Yamaha, Midas, Avid, Waves, and Soundcraft. Demonstrates advanced skills in acoustic modelling, system tuning, and RF & wireless systems management. Experienced in deploying leading loudspeaker systems such as L-Acoustics, D&B Audiotechnik, Meyer Sound, and Clair Brothers. Adept at using measurement tools like Smaart and TEF for live acoustic analysis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audio Engineer
Norwegian Cruise Line
2023.01 - 2025.01
Live sound engineer
Freelance
Turkey
2020.01 - 2023.01
Mixing & mastering sound engineer
Cihangir Sound Studio
Istanbul, Turkey
2020.01 - 2022.01
Technical Production Manager
Park Vision Technical Production
, Northern Cyprus
2012.01 - 2020.01
Broadcast Audio Engineer
FOG TV
, Northern Cyprus
2014.01 - 2015.01
Pro Audio Technician
Coproduction & Fabrika Music
, Cyprus & Turkey
2009.01 - 2012.01
Education
Music Technology and Sound Production – Level 3 -
City & Guilds of London Institute / Galatasaray ITM
2008.01 - 1 2010
Computer Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
2001.01 - 1 2004
Skills
- DiGiCo: SD series, Quantum series (advanced operation)
- Yamaha: PM5D, PM1D, CL/QL series, Rivage PM series
- Midas: Pro series (Pro1, Pro2, Pro6, Pro9heritageD)
- Avid: Venue Profile/Mix/D-Show, S6L series
- Waves: eMotion LV1, Studio Rack, MultiRack processing
- L-Acoustics: K1/K2 systems, Kara, Arcs series deployment
- D&b audiotechnik: Q, J, V series line arrays
- System modeling with ArrayCalc, Soundvision, EASE
- Shure: Axient Digital, UHF-R, PSM series coordination
- Large-scale wireless system deployment (50 channels)
- QLab: Advanced programming, timecode integration, MIDI control
- Live recording, virtual soundcheck
- Dante: Network design, redundancy, system optimization
- Smaart: Live acoustic measurement and analysis
Certification
- Advanced QLab Programming: Show control and automation systems
- Dante Certification: Digital audio networking (Level 3)
- Smaart Measurement: Acoustic analysis and system optimization
- Pro Tools Certification: Advanced audio production and live systems
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Norwegian Cruise Line
2023.01 - 2025.01
Live sound engineer
Freelance
2020.01 - 2023.01
Mixing & mastering sound engineer
Cihangir Sound Studio
2020.01 - 2022.01
Broadcast Audio Engineer
FOG TV
2014.01 - 2015.01
Technical Production Manager
Park Vision Technical Production
2012.01 - 2020.01
Pro Audio Technician
Coproduction & Fabrika Music
2009.01 - 2012.01
Music Technology and Sound Production – Level 3 -
City & Guilds of London Institute / Galatasaray ITM
2008.01 - 1 2010
Computer Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
2001.01 - 1 2004