Ep-2: All about Sound Engineering ft. Aditya Karandikar on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

The UNSETTLING Podcast

Episode 2 is a conversation with Aditya Karandikar who is a Sound Engineer. In this episode, we talk about his journey and his experiences. He also explains what Sound Engineering is and what are the various segments in the field. He also gives insights about the on-site recording of sound for various TV series, movies, and web series and talks about the process of cleaning an audio file.

Aditya completed his education in Computer Engineering before following his passion of becoming a Sound Engineer. He learned the art from Zee Institute of Media Arts and then embarked on his journey of polishing his skills from his experience. He worked in various segments of Sound Engineering to understand the nuances of the field. He believes that the pursuit of perfection is a never-ending journey, so instead of getting caught up in it, start now and keep improving every day.

Talking Points:

1. His journey so far

2. Training necessary to become a Sound Engineer

3. What is Sound Engineering?

4. Various nuances in the field such as dubbing, Foley sound, and music

5. Time required to edit a film/ movie audio

6. The recording process on set

7. Choosing the right kind of projects

8. A message for someone who wishes to carve a niche for themselves in this industry.