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Pablo Munguía is a sound engineer, music producer, and educator. He is known for his work in music production for live broadcasts, television, and major events such as The Oscars[1] and Super Bowl Halftime Show[2], as well as for his academic contributions in the field of audio technology[3]. Munguía has received multiple Emmy Awards[4] for his work in sound mixing and has collaborated with a wide range of artists and productions across genres and industries.

Early Life and Education Born and raised in Mexico City, he developed an interest in music and participated in local rock bands. He pursued higher education in Science and Engineering, earning a bachelor's degree in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)[5] and a Master's Degree in Electronic Materials Engineering from the University of Texas. During his tenure as a researcher at IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center, he contributed to advancements in technology, including the development of the first visible-light silicon-based LED.

After completing his engineering studies, Munguía shifted his focus to music and attended Berklee College of Music[6], where he studied Music Production and Engineering, with piano as his primary instrument.

Professional Career

Studio Work Pablo Munguía began his career at Westlake Audio in Los Angeles, working his way up from assistant engineer to lead engineer and independent producer. His expertise extends to digital and analog production systems, particularly Pro Tools and Logic Pro.

Over the years, he has worked on projects involving a wide array of artists, including Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Sting, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Pink, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Cher, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, The Neptunes, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake, Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams, Seal, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Cole, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Chris Botti, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kirk Whalum, Parliament Funkadelic, Wayman Tisdale, Destiny’s Child, The Isley Brothers, Aloe Black, Tom Scott, Boz Scaggs, Dave Coz, Carole King, Joe Strummer, The Who, Bob Dylan, Thomas Newman, Enrique Iglesias, Eros Ramazzotti, Michel Polnareff, Kylie Minogue, Sheena Easton, Sheila E, Corey Hart, Cherie, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Usher, Kci & JoJo, 112, Dave Hollister, The Temptations, Ann Nesby, Ellie Goulding, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Pussycat Dolls, Natasha Bedingfield, Jason Mraz, El Tri, Roberto Carlos, Armando Manzanero, Pandora, Carlos Cuevas, Ana Victoria, Manuel Mijares, Lucero, Thalía, Camila Sodi y Francisco Céspedes.

Live Events Music Production and Television Since 2005, Munguía has been involved in high-profile live productions, including Awards ceremonies such as The Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, Television shows like The Voice, American Idol, and La Academia, Sports events: Multiple Super Bowl Halftime Shows[7] and international events such as the Pan American Games and the Special Olympics.

In 2023, he served as the music director and audio consultant for the halftime show at the King's Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Academic Contributions Munguía is the Director of the Master’s in Music Production, Technology, and Innovation program at Berklee College of Music Valencia, where he teaches and mentors students in advanced audio production techniques. He has also taught at UCLA Extension and delivered masterclasses internationally.

Awards and Recognitions[8] [9] ·Primetime Emmy Winner for Outstanding Audio for Music or Varitety Special for “ The 81st Annual Academy Awards”

·Primetime Emmy Certificate for Participation in the 51st Annual Grammy Awards Show

·Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Audio for Music or Varitety Special for “Superbowl XLII Halftime Show

·Featuring Bruce Sprinsteen and The E Street Band” and for “ The 81st Annual Academy Awards”

·Primetime Emmy Certificate for Participation in the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Show

·Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Audio for Music or Varitety Special for “Superbowl XLII Halftime Show

·Featuring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers”

·Berklee Distinguished Alumni Awards

·Berklee Achievement Scholarship

·MIX Magazine Tech Award for Audio engineering Students

·Materials Research Society Conference Paper for “Fabrication of Porous Silicon LED in the Visible Range” (World First) I.B.M. Patent Application Award for “Double Sided Lithographic Alignment”

·TRW Undergraduate Research Grant for X-Ray Analysis of Crystal Structure of Low Temperature Silicon Epitaxy.

Memberships Munguía is a member of professional organizations including:

Audio Engineering Society (AES) National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) Latin Recording Academy (LARAS) Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) Cinema Audio Society (CAS)

  1. ^ a b "Pablo Munguía". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  2. ^ "Super Bowl LVI halftime show". https://en.wikipedia.org/. Retrieved December, 2024.
  3. ^ "From the Recording Studio to the Oscars: Berklee Valencia’s Pablo Munguía on 20-Plus Years in the Music and Live Audio Industries". https://valencia.berklee.edu/. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Pablo Munguía". https://www.televisionacademy.com. Retrieved 2024.
  5. ^ "Alumni Profile". www.technologyreview.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018
  6. ^ "Berklee College of Music Alumni receive 10 Emmy nominations". wwww.boston.com. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  7. ^ https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/02/11/quien-es-el-mexicano-involucrado-en-el-show-del-medio-tiempo-del-super-bowl-que-estelarizo-madonna/
  8. ^ https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/pablo-munguia
  9. ^ https://valenciaplaza.com/el-profesor-de-berklee-valencia-pablo-munguia-logra-su-septimo-premio-emmy