I am a seasoned audio engineer and music producer with decades of experience, specializing in mixing, mastering, restoration, and dialogue enhancement. I’ve partnered with Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated artists, an Emmy-nominated documentary team, major media companies, and independent artists to deliver industry-standard audio for music, podcasts, and film—leveraging advanced techniques and AI-powered solutions for top-tier quality.

Ellis Hall III

I am a seasoned audio engineer and music producer with decades of experience, specializing in mixing, mastering, restoration, and dialogue enhancement. I’ve partnered with Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated artists, an Emmy-nominated documentary team, major media companies, and independent artists to deliver industry-standard audio for music, podcasts, and film—leveraging advanced techniques and AI-powered solutions for top-tier quality.

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I am a seasoned audio engineer and music producer with decades of experience, specializing in mixing, mastering, restoration, and dialogue enhancement. I’ve partnered with Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated artists, an Emmy-nominated documentary team, major media companies, and independent artists to deliver industry-standard audio for music, podcasts, and film—leveraging advanced techniques and AI-powered solutions for top-tier quality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI - Audio Editing Tutor at XAI
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Processed large conversational data sets for Grok voice-model training, produced publication-grade vocal stems, and reduced downstream transcription errors. Achieved a <0.1% residual noise floor on 2007 conversational data tasks, contributing to Grok’s natural-sounding voice release.
AI Audio Editing Tutor at XAI Lab
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Jan 2025 to Sep 2025: Processed large conversational datasets for Grok voice-model training, producing publication-grade vocal stems and reducing transcription errors.
Voice-over & Audio Restoration Specialist at Explore With Us (YouTube Documentarians)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Performed voice-over processing, audio restoration, noise reduction, mixing, and mastering for documentary-style YouTube content, improving clarity and broadcast readiness.
Audio Engineer / Restoration Specialist at Explore With Us
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Performed voice-over processing, audio restoration, noise reduction, mixing, and mastering for documentary-style YouTube content, improving clarity and broadcast readiness between 2022 and 2023.
Voice-Over / Audio Specialist at Explore With Us (YouTube Documentarians)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Performed voice-over processing, audio restoration, noise reduction, mixing, and mastering for documentary-style YouTube content, improving clarity and broadcast readiness.
Voice-over Processing, Audio Restoration, Mixing & Mastering at Explore With Us (YouTube Documentarians)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Performed voice-over processing, audio restoration, noise reduction, mixing and mastering for documentary-style YouTube content; improved clarity and broadcast readiness (2022–2023).
Freelance Audio Engineer & Producer at Upwork
January 1, 2019 - November 10, 2025
Provided mixing, mastering, restoration, and production services for music and podcasts, delivering industry-standard audio quality and AI-enhanced workflows.
Freelance Audio Engineer / Producer at Upwork
January 1, 2019 - November 7, 2025
Provided mixing, mastering, restoration, and production services to clients across music and podcast projects, delivering industry-standard audio quality and AI-enhanced workflows since 2019.
Freelance Audio Engineer, Producer at Upwork (Freelancer)
January 1, 2019 - November 7, 2025
Provided mixing, mastering, restoration, and production services to clients across music and podcast projects, delivering industry-standard audio quality and AI-enhanced workflows.
Vocalist & Musician at Liquid Blue Band
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Performed as vocalist and musician and handled live/studio audio engineering duties for the band, supporting touring and recording operations.
Vocalist, Musician & Live/Studio Engineer at Liquid Blue Band
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Performed as vocalist and musician and handled live/studio audio engineering duties for the band, supporting touring and recording operations.
Vocalist & Musician, Live/Studio Audio Engineer at Liquid Blue Band
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Per­formed as vocalist and musician; handled live/studio audio engineering duties for touring and recording operations.
Vocalist / Musician / Audio Engineer at Liquid Blue Band
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Performed as vocalist and musician and handled live/studio audio engineering duties for the band, supporting touring and recording operations from 2011 to 2015.
Engineer & Producer at Gilla House Records (Redman's Label)
January 1, 2003 - November 10, 2025
Engineered and produced recordings for the label, contributing to artist releases and studio projects since 2003, with releases achieving gold status and Billboard chart success.
Engineer/Producer at Gilla House Records (Redman’s Label)
January 1, 2003 - November 10, 2025
Engineered and produced recordings for the label, contributing to artist releases and studio projects; releases achieved Gold status and Billboard chart success.
Engineer & Producer at Gilla House Records (Redman's Label)
January 1, 2003 - November 7, 2025
Engineered and produced recordings for the label, contributing to artist releases and studio projects since 2003, with releases achieving gold status and Billboard chart success.
Engineer & Producer at Gill a House Records (Redman’s Label)
January 1, 2003 - November 7, 2025
Engineered and produced recordings for the label, contributing to artist releases and studio projects.
Vocalist & Musician at Wilson Stevens Productions (General Business Band)
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Performed as vocalist and musician for a general-business band.
Vocalist & Musician at Wilson Stevens Productions (General Business Band)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Per­formed as vocalist and musician from 1998 to 2001.
Vocalist / Musician at Wilson Stevens Productions
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Performed as vocalist and musician from 1998 to 2001.
Founder & Audio Engineer at E3 Publishing Co.
January 1, 2000 - November 10, 2025
Founded and operated a production and engineering company delivering mixing, mastering, sound design, and production music placements for film and artists, with credits including film and award-nominated projects.
Founder & Lead Engineer at E3 Publishing Co.
January 1, 2000 - November 10, 2025
Founded and operated a production and engineering company delivering mixing, mastering, sound design, and production music placements for film and artists; credits include film and award-nominated projects.
Founder / Owner at E3 Publishing Co.
January 1, 2000 - November 7, 2025
Founded and operated a production and engineering company delivering mixing, mastering, sound design, and production music placements for film and artists, with credits including film and award-nominated projects.
Audio Engineering Intern at Bristol Studios
December 31, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Completed an internship focusing on audio engineering fundamentals, assisting with recording sessions and studio maintenance.
Intern, Audio Engineering at Bristol Studios
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Internship focusing on audio engineering fundamentals, assisting with recording sessions and studio maintenance.
Audio Engineering Intern at Bristol Studios
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Internship focusing on audio engineering fundamentals, assisting with recording sessions and studio maintenance (1997–1998).
Intern - Audio Engineering at Bristol Studios
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Completed an internship focusing on audio engineering fundamentals, assisting with recording sessions and studio maintenance.

Education

Associate Degree at Northern Essex Community College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
High School Diploma (General Studies, Desktop Publishing) at Methuen High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Coursework in Computer Science, Psychology at University of Massachusetts at Lowell
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Associate Degree (Graphic Design/Computer Science) at Northern Essex Community College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Coursework toward Computer Science & Psychology at University of Massachusetts at Lowell
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma (General Studies, Desktop Publishing) at Methuen High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Associate Degree (Graphic Design / Computer Science) at Northern Essex Community College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Computer Science, Psychology at University of Massachusetts at Lowell
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma (General Studies, Desktop Publishing) at Methuen High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services