About
Smooth Operator is an Audio Engineering company owned by Marco Dölle. Originally from Berlin, Germany, Marco’s journey in audio began as a FoH mix engineer, touring extensively in Europe and worldwide. His dedication to creating authentic soundscapes led him to transition into radio and film sound post-production, refining his expertise in audio storytelling and sound design. After moving to Canada, Marco began to focus more on production sound mixing. His keen ear and commitment to excellence have allowed him to mix and supervise a diverse range of productions internationally, from feature films to documentaries and television projects. His work is marked by a meticulous approach to capturing clean sound that enhances the narrative at the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and technology.
Testimonials
Melani Wood / Producer / Invading Giants
“When looking for a local sound mixer in Newfoundland, Marco was suggested multiple times by various contacts and I sure am glad he was! Marco is so incredibly skilled and passionate about his job. I knew we were in good hands as soon as we had our first phone conversation. We spent two weeks together working on a somewhat unpredictable adventure of a documentary all over Newfoundland. Marco immediately became such a key player in creation of this film, not only for his work as the sound mixer but also for his input and dedication to this project. Marco was incredibly professional, easy going and such a valuable member of this team. We can't wait for the opportunity to work with him again!
Rosemary House / Producer / Puffin Patrol
"The mix went smoothly, no problems at all, no go-backs, no issues of any sort. Thanks again for your stellar work on the sound edit."
Hannah Rickards / Artist / GREY LIGHT. LEFT AND RIGHT BACK, HIGH UP, TWO SMALL WINDOWS
"Working with Marco was a pleasure. His calm, intelligent and sensitive approach, and the professionalism with which Marco approached both recording and mixing was key in the development of a project that required an imaginative and flexible approach. Importantly, Marco was very willing to listen, and discuss approaches to the project. His technical expertise and attention to detail were very reassuring throughout various stages of the project, including the recording, the mixing/mastering and in relation to the installation/playback of the work. His patience and good humour were also a great benefit. I would not hesitate to recommend Marco, and would be more than happy to work with him again."
Paul Steffler / dialog editor / hold fast
" The levels are consistent, the mics are very clean and you've done great work on loud dialogue to avoid distortion, bravo!! Everything to make a dialogue edit more fun than usual. Also you kept to your track assignments, I don't have much difficulty finding who's on which channel. Very good notes too and LOTS of room tone! You are amazing! Maybe this is just doing your job as it should be done, but believe me, these kind of results are quite rare in my world and very much appreciated."
Live
Sound
Mix
Design
"It's not how loud you make it, it's how you make it loud"
Bob Katz
For over 20 years, Marco has shaped the sound of live productions across the globe. Blending technical mastery with a calm, collaborative spirit, he crafts immersive sonic experiences that stir emotion and leave audiences in awe. A small selection of his clients:
Kellie Loder
The Fortunate Ones
Wonderful Grand Band
Queen - The Show Must Go On
Aerosmith - Living On The Edge
International Gala Production
St. John's International CircusFest
Jesus Christ Superstar
Rock of Ages
Maiden Voyage
Production Sound Mix
Production Sound equipment rental
I am proud to supply the most comprehensive location sound recording kit in Newfoundland and Labrador.
mobile recording / Sound Van
12ch sound cart
6ch location sound bag
3ch location sound ENG bag
Sound Devices Recorders
Lectrosonics wireless
Schoeps and Sanken boom mics
Wisycom Antennas
DPA and Sanken lav mics
Sennheiser G4 IEM/IFB
Post
Production
VO
ADR
Welcome to our vibey recording + mix studio nestled in uptown
St. John’s. We specialize in professional VO recording and ADR sessions, using premium Sanken and Schoeps microphones paired with SSL preamps to deliver the precise tone you’re chasing.
Our offerings include editing, mixing, sound design, and audio restoration—tailored for radio, commercials, documentaries, shorts, and feature films.
We’re proud to have our work recognized by some of the industry’s foremost awards:
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2024 Applied Arts
• Young Blood Audio/Video – Series (Winner)
• Young Blood Advertising Craft – Campaign (Winner)-
(View the 2024 Applied Arts winners → Applied Arts Awards)
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2024 ICE Awards
• Public Service – Radio Ad Series (Silver)
• Craft – Copywriting (Winner)-
(View the 2024 Applied Arts winners → Applied Arts Awards)
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2025 Marketing Awards
• Public Service: Radio Campaign (Gold)-
(View the 2025 winners → Marketing Awards 2025)
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And yes — espresso is always on the house.
All Videos
All Videos
Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders - Official Trailer | Fibe TV1
Introducing Hello Humpback
Big Brothers Big Sisters - The Middle Child
Get in Touch
St. John's
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
709-740-0292
info(at)smoothoperator.tv
