Hello and welcome! My name is Cody, and I bring stories to life through expert audiobook production. Whether you're an author, publisher, narrator or rights holder, I make sure your book isn’t just heard—it’s felt. Every breath, pause, and inflection matters, and I ensure your audiobook sounds polished, immersive, and professional. With nearly a decade of experience working with top publishers, I specialize in editing, proofing, and mastering to deliver crystal-clear narration and seamless flow. I also offer podcast editing and music production services, helping creators produce high-quality audio across multiple formats. Let’s bring your story to life. Please message me to get started!

Cody Stephenson

Hello and welcome! My name is Cody, and I bring stories to life through expert audiobook production. Whether you're an author, publisher, narrator or rights holder, I make sure your book isn’t just heard—it’s felt. Every breath, pause, and inflection matters, and I ensure your audiobook sounds polished, immersive, and professional. With nearly a decade of experience working with top publishers, I specialize in editing, proofing, and mastering to deliver crystal-clear narration and seamless flow. I also offer podcast editing and music production services, helping creators produce high-quality audio across multiple formats. Let’s bring your story to life. Please message me to get started!

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Hello and welcome!

My name is Cody, and I bring stories to life through expert audiobook production. Whether you’re an author, publisher, narrator or rights holder, I make sure your book isn’t just heard—it’s felt. Every breath, pause, and inflection matters, and I ensure your audiobook sounds polished, immersive, and professional.

With nearly a decade of experience working with top publishers, I specialize in editing, proofing, and mastering to deliver crystal-clear narration and seamless flow. I also offer podcast editing and music production services, helping creators produce high-quality audio across multiple formats.

Let’s bring your story to life. Please message me to get started!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Dreamscape Media
October 1, 2023 - Present
Edit and refine audiobook recordings for final production; proof recordings for accuracy; create pickup packets to guide narrators on corrections; master audiobooks to meet publisher standards; communicate with narrators to facilitate revisions; coordinate with producers to manage deadlines.
Audiobook Director, Proofer, Recording & Mastering Engineer at Deyan Audio
April 1, 2022 - Present
Direct and engineer audiobook projects from start to finish; set up and tear down of microphones and studios; consolidate and label files, upload to publisher servers, and report session information to database; maintain proactive communication with team members and narrators; proof recordings for accuracy; master completed audiobooks for final submission.
Post-Production Administrator & Engineer at Such a Voice
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2024
Govern and execute projects for editing dialogue, music placement, sound effects, and building professional demos; liaise with clients and internal teams to align post-production objectives; streamline workflows and guide deliverables within timeline, budget, and scope.
Audio Engineer at Brilliance Audio
February 28, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Championed editing, mastering, and CDU/CD A builds for audiobooks; cleaned mouth noises and distortion using Pro Tools and Izotope RX; maintained proactive communication with team; contributed to Audible 8K project ingesting titles to database.
Owner/Operator at Coded Waves
January 5, 2015 - Present
Since 2014, I’ve built and operated Coded Waves, an audio production company specializing in audiobooks, podcasts, and music production. I manage every stage of the process—from client communication and project planning to editing, mastering, and final delivery—ensuring professional, high-quality results across all formats. With over a decade of experience as an audio engineer, I’ve developed a strong reputation for delivering polished, engaging audio while maintaining efficient workflows and strong client relationships.

Education

Diploma in CRAS Master Recording Program II at Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.C.) in Media Production and New Technology at Northern Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Waves Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment