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
01.2023 - 01.2025
Live sound engineer
Freelance
Turkey
01.2020 - 01.2023
Mixing & mastering sound engineer
Cihangir Sound Studio
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2020 - 01.2022
Technical Production Manager
Park Vision Technical Production
, Northern Cyprus
01.2012 - 01.2020
Broadcast Audio Engineer
FOG TV
, Northern Cyprus
01.2014 - 01.2015
Pro Audio Technician
Coproduction & Fabrika Music
, Cyprus & Turkey
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Music Technology and Sound Production – Level 3 -
City & Guilds of London Institute / Galatasaray ITM
01.2008 - 1 2010
Computer Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
01.2001 - 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
01.2023 - 01.2025
Live sound engineer
Freelance
01.2020 - 01.2023
Mixing & mastering sound engineer
Cihangir Sound Studio
01.2020 - 01.2022
Broadcast Audio Engineer
FOG TV
01.2014 - 01.2015
Technical Production Manager
Park Vision Technical Production
01.2012 - 01.2020
Pro Audio Technician
Coproduction & Fabrika Music
01.2009 - 01.2012
Music Technology and Sound Production – Level 3 -
City & Guilds of London Institute / Galatasaray ITM
01.2008 - 1 2010
Computer Engineering -
Eastern Mediterranean University
01.2001 - 1 2004