Great music deserves exceptional sound. I specialise in remote mixing, mastering, and audio editing, working closely with artists and producers to create professional, dynamic, and emotionally impactful records. My focus is always on enhancing your vision while delivering a polished, industry-quality result.

Ben kashani

Great music deserves exceptional sound. I specialise in remote mixing, mastering, and audio editing, working closely with artists and producers to create professional, dynamic, and emotionally impactful records. My focus is always on enhancing your vision while delivering a polished, industry-quality result.

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Great music deserves exceptional sound. I specialise in remote mixing, mastering, and audio editing, working closely with artists and producers to create professional, dynamic, and emotionally impactful records. My focus is always on enhancing your vision while delivering a polished, industry-quality result.

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Work Experience

HE technician at dBS Music, Bristol
December 1, 2025 - Present
Part of a small technical team supporting the smooth running of 6 professional recording studios across 5 production suites. Maintains and fault-checks studio and live sound equipment to minimize downtime during teaching and live events. Delivers training and inductions on how to use the recording studios available. Assists lecturers and students with day-to-day technical support.
Mix Engineer at Sowenna Sounds (NHS), Bristol
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Mixed tracks created by young people as part of an NHS-backed music therapy initiative. Worked collaboratively with dBS Pro to deliver a 17-track album supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges, applying professional mixing and mastering techniques to produce commercially polished recordings.
Mix Engineer at Kraken Wakes Soundtrack, Bristol
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Mixed soundtrack album work alongside senior engineers at dBS Pro.
Mix Engineer at Sowenna Sounds (NHS-backed music therapy initiative), Bristol
December 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Mixed tracks created by young people as part of an NHS-backed music therapy initiative. Collaborated with dBS Pro to deliver a 17-track album supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges, applying professional mixing and mastering techniques to produce commercially polished recordings.
Recording Engineer / Charity associate (freelance host and associate) at Seed Sessions Charity, Bristol
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Worked as the recording engineer for charity sessions supporting young male musicians through music and counseling. After the dBS Pro placement, collaborated with Seed Sessions on a freelance basis as a host and associate for sessions with participants. Responsibilities included supporting participants during recording sessions, hosting meetup and production sessions, and rehearsals, plus communicating with the charity head and team members about bookings and feedback.
Recording Engineer (Charity associate / host) at Seed Sessions Charity, Bristol
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Supports young male musicians through music and counselling. Works as recording engineer on sessions with charity participants. After sessions at dBS Pro, freelances alongside Seed Sessions as a host and associate for meetings, production sessions, and rehearsals involving participants. Communicates with the charity head and other members about bookings and feedback, supporting participants through recording sessions and related activities.
Intern at dBS Productions, Bristol
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Internship followed by freelance project work with an award-winning creative audio company. Responsibilities included studio maintenance and upkeep, booking studio sessions, emailing and replying regarding projects and bookings, greeting clients and ensuring studios open on time, adapting quickly to problems, and troubleshooting. Provided mixing/mastering across music, podcasts, interviews, and soundtracks. Recorded a range of disciplines including full-band recordings up to 7 people, live band recordings up to 7 people, solo artists, strings, horns, Foley and sound design, classical and modern recording styles, overdubs, and interviews.
Recording Engineer (Charity associate & session host) at Seed Sessions Charity, Bristol
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Recording engineer for Seed Sessions, a charity supporting young male musicians through music and counselling. Worked on multiple recording sessions with charity participants during the dBS Pro internship, then continued freelancing alongside Seed Sessions on a host/associate basis for meetup sessions, production sessions, rehearsals, and recording sessions with participants. Communicates with the head of the charity and other members about bookings and feedback.
Intern at dBS Pro, Bristol
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Intern at dBS Productions (award-winning creative audio company), continuing on a freelance, project-by-project basis after the official internship period ended. Responsibilities included studio maintenance and upkeep, booking studio sessions, emailing and replying to project and booking enquiries, ensuring punctual opening times for clients, adapting quickly to problems and troubleshooting issues, and providing mixing/mastering for a variety of music, podcast, interview, and soundtrack projects. Recording experience across many styles including full band recordings (up to 7 people), live band recordings (up to 7 people), solo artists, string and horn sections, Foley and sound design, classical and modern recording styles, overdubs, and interview recordings.
Mixing Engineer & Editor at Redcliffe BID (Business Improvement District), Bristol
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Edited dialogue and mixed a commercial podcast for Redcliffe Business Improvement District. Restored and enhanced interview recordings using professional post-production techniques and produced a polished 23-minute podcast covering Bristol’s history, culture, and local businesses.
Mix Engineer at Kraken Wakes Soundtrack, Bristol
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Mixed soundtrack album/work for a Steam release while working alongside senior engineers at dBS Pro.
Mix Engineer & Editor at Redcliffe BID (Business Improvement District), Bristol
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Edited dialogue and mixed a commercial podcast for Redcliffe BID. Restored and enhanced interview recordings using professional post-production techniques, producing a polished 23-minute podcast highlighting Bristol’s history, culture, and local businesses.
House sound engineer / Technician at The Bristol Fringe (live music pub)
May 1, 2022 - Present
House sound engineer and technician for The Bristol Fringe live music venue. Routinely fault-checks all audio equipment to maintain high-quality standards across the venue. Installs and designs the venue audio system, engineers live performances delivering reliable FOH mixes across a wide range of artists and genres, and orders venue equipment as needed. Provides bar-staff support when required.
House Sound Engineer and Technician at The Bristol Fringe (live music venue), Bristol
May 1, 2022 - Present
Works as house sound engineer/technician for a busy Bristol live music pub/venue. Routinely fault-checks and maintains all audio equipment to a high quality standard. Installs and designs the venue audio system, engineers live performances, and delivers reliable FOH mixes across a wide variety of artists and genres. Orders required venue equipment when needed and supports bar staff when required.
Sound Engineer, Technician at The Bristol Fringe, Bristol
May 1, 2022 - Present
House sound engineer and technician for The Bristol Fringe live music venue. Fault-checks and maintains audio equipment throughout the venue, installs and designs the in-venue audio system, engineers live performances for a busy Bristol music venue delivering reliable FOH mixes across a wide range of artists and genres, and orders equipment needed for the venue when required.

Education

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Qualifications

First Aid at Work level 3
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
DBS certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization