I’m a freelance audio engineer specializing in mastering, mixing, and editing, with a focus on German/English dubbing and sound design. Based in Berlin, I collaborate with music, post-production, and dubbing projects to deliver polished, immersive sound. I’m educated in technical tonmeistering and bring hands-on experience with major DAWs and restoration tools, helping teams bring sonic ideas to life.…

Martin Schattenberg

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I’m a freelance audio engineer specializing in mastering, mixing, and editing, with a focus on German/English dubbing and sound design. Based in Berlin, I collaborate with music, post-production, and dubbing projects to deliver polished, immersive sound. I’m educated in technical tonmeistering and bring hands-on experience with major DAWs and restoration tools, helping teams bring sonic ideas to life.…

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I’m a freelance audio engineer specializing in mastering, mixing, and editing, with a focus on German/English dubbing and sound design. Based in Berlin, I collaborate with music, post-production, and dubbing projects to deliver polished, immersive sound. I’m educated in technical tonmeistering and bring hands-on experience with major DAWs and restoration tools, helping teams bring sonic ideas to life.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Editor at Marktführer Kommunikation
December 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Audio mixing, editing, mastering, and sound design.
Freelance Audio Engineer at HAWKINS GmbH
October 1, 2024 - June 14, 2025
Audio mixing, editing, mastering, and sound design.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Die Tonetage / postperfect Hamburg GmbH
September 1, 2024 - June 14, 2025
Freelance audio engineering services including mixing, editing, and mastering.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Mo Synchron GmbH
March 1, 2023 - June 14, 2025
Freelance audio engineer specializing in audio mixing, editing, mastering, and sound design.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Elbgorilla GmbH
December 1, 2022 - June 14, 2025
Providing freelance audio engineering including mixing, mastering, and sound design.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Deluxe Germany
October 1, 2022 - June 14, 2025
Freelance audio engineering services including editing, mixing, sound design, and mastering.
Freelance Audio Engineer at DMT Digital Media Technologie GmbH
September 1, 2022 - June 14, 2025
Providing audio mixing, editing, mastering, and sound design services as a freelance engineer.
Freelance Audio Engineer / Translator at Iyuno
August 1, 2022 - June 14, 2025
Freelance audio engineering and translation work primarily focused on dubbing and audio post-production.
Mastering Engineer at MSMastering
October 1, 2016 - June 14, 2025
Responsible for audio mastering work for various music projects.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-employed
February 1, 2014 - June 14, 2025
Providing freelance audio engineering including mixing, mastering, editing, and sound design services.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Studio Hamburg
May 1, 2018 - June 14, 2025
Freelance audio engineering services including recording, mixing, and mastering.
Recording Engineer at CineComplete
October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Recording audio for German voice actors, supporting dubbing and localization projects.
Freelance Audio Engineer at CSC-Studio Hamburg
October 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Freelance audio engineer providing mixing, editing, and mastering services.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Hamburger Synchron GmbH
July 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Audio engineering services specializing in post-production and dubbing.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Synthesis Deutschland GmbH - A Keywords Studio
March 1, 2017 - August 31, 2021
Recording and editing in-game vocal audio for video game production.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Juniton
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2021
Providing freelance audio engineering services including recording, editing, and mixing.
Audio Engineer at Festland Studios Hamburg
August 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Audio engineering including editing, recording, and mastering.
Audio Engineer Assistant at BallSaal-Studios
February 1, 2011 - August 31, 2015
Assisted in the mixing process, session preparation, recording, and studio management.
Audio Engineer Assistent at Vandertone
March 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Assisted with editing and recording activities in the studio.
Audio Engineer Assistent at Tonscheune Oleak
October 1, 2013 - January 31, 2015
Assisted with editing and recording tasks.
Work & Travel at No company
October 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006
Work & Travel year in Australia after school.
Mastering Engineer at MSMastering
January 1, 2016 - June 20, 2024
Worked in hybrid studio with finest analog mastering gear. Focused on mastering music to get lost in details, bringing out the best possible result in every production. Combined passion for high-end analog and digital gear to achieve the best possible sound. Worked for a global clientele from Hamburg and worldwide since 2016.
Recording, Editing Engineer at Different dubbing studios
January 1, 2017 - June 20, 2024
Created Take Files, recorded and edited voice actors for German dubbing on movies, series, documentations, and games for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, Constantin, Universal, Bethesda, 2K, and Capcom. Worked remotely when not in Germany from studios in Hamburg, Munich, and Berlin from 2017.
Audio Engineer at Different music production Studios
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021
Worked in various mid to high-end music production, recording, and mixing studios in Berlin and Hamburg. Collaborated with a wide variety of artists from 2011 to 2021, gaining enriching experience. Responsibilities included recording, mixing, and assisting in music production. Also worked remotely during this period.
Audio Assistant at Ballsaal-Studios, Berlin
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Assisted in audio engineering tasks including recording and mixing at Ballsaal-Studios, contributing to studio operations and supporting senior audio engineers from 2011 to 2014.
Audio Assistant at BallSaal-Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Assisted in audio engineering tasks and studio operations, gaining hands-on experience in recording, editing and general studio support.
Audio Assistant at Different Audio Studios
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Worked for well-known studios and producers in Berlin, expanding skills in recording, editing and post-production; became self-employed in 2014.
Self-employed Audio Engineer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Freelance work in music and sound production; handled recording, editing and mixing for various projects including games, cinema, streaming and TV.
Mastering Engineer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2016 - November 7, 2025
Leading mastering engineer with hybrid studio setup; creating take files and performing recording/editing for German dubbing projects.
Dubbing Engineer at Different Dubbing Studios
January 1, 2017 - November 7, 2025
Preparing, recording and editing projects for German dubbing in games, cinema, streaming and TV; remote work from Hamburg, Munich, Berlin.
Remote Audio Engineer at Different Clients
January 1, 2022 - November 7, 2025
Remote work for dubbing studios, image-film & advertising agencies, podcast production; translation between English and German for dubbing studios.
Technical Producer / Cultural Ambassador / Dialogue Editor at Adapt Global
July 1, 2025 - Present
Attention to Detail · Audio Mixing · Re-recording Mixing · Audio-Mastering · Audio Editing · Audio Restoration · Pro Tools · Audio Engineering · Eleven Labs · Translation · Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) · Digital Recording · Audio Post Production · Digital Audio · Microsoft Excel · Professional Audio · Audioschnitt · Organization Skills · Transcription · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Professionelle Audiotechnik · Microsoft Word · Digital Audio Workstations · Recording · DeepDub · Project Management · Izotope RX · Audio Mastering · Quality Control · Post-Production · Audio-Nachbearbeitung

Education

Technischer Tonmeister at Deutsche Pop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Abitur at Humboldt Gymnasium Radeberg
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004
Audio Engineer at Deutsche Pop, Berlin
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Technischer Tonmeister, Tontechnik at Deutsche Pop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Abitur at Humboldt Gymnasium Radeberg
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Tonassistent / Tontechniker / Technischer Tonmeister
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Tonassistent / Tontechniker / Technischer Tonmeister
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Gaming
    paper Dangerous Animals

    Take segmentation and preparation for German voice actor recordings for German dubbed version.

    ADR Master · Audio Engineering · Digital Audio · Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) · Professional Audio · Professionelle Audiotechnik · Apple Pages · Microsoft Word · Translation · Take Segmentation · Timing · Lip Sync · Dubbing · Synchronisation · Attention to Detail · Übersetzung · Mac · Digital Audio Workstations · Recording Preparation · Pre-production.

    paper The Negotiator (Relay)

    Take segmentation and preparation for German voice actor recordings for German dubbed version.

    ADR Master · Audio Engineering · Digital Audio · Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) · Professional Audio · Professionelle Audiotechnik · Apple Pages · Microsoft Word · Translation · Take Segmentation · Timing · Lip Sync · Dubbing · Synchronisation · Attention to Detail · Übersetzung · Mac · Digital Audio Workstations · Recording Preparation · Pre-production

    paper Flüstern der Natur: Waldzauber - Beruhigende Meditationen für Kinder - Morgen, Mittag & Abend

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    Eine magische Reise durch die Natur – perfekt für kleine Entdecker! Dieses liebevoll gestaltete Hörbuch lädt Kinder dazu ein, die Schönheit der Natur in drei bezaubernden Geschichten zu erleben. Gemeinsam mit einer Lerche, einem Fuchs und einer Eule entdecken sie den Wald auf achtsame und entspannende Weise – vom Morgen bis in die Nacht. • Morgenflug mit der Lerche: Starte den Tag voller Leichtigkeit und Freude, während du mit einer Lerche hoch über die erwachende Landschaft fliegst. • Mittagsabenteuer mit dem Fuchs: Begleite einen neugierigen Fuchs auf seiner Erkundungstour durch den Wald und entdecke verborgene Geheimnisse. • Abendflug mit der Eule: Lass den Tag friedlich ausklingen, während du mit einer weisen Eule durch die klare Abendluft gleitest. Jede Geschichte ist so gestaltet, dass sie die Fantasie anregt, Achtsamkeit fördert und Kindern hilft, eine tiefere Verbindung zur Natur zu entwickeln. Sie eignen sich perfekt zum Einschlafen, für ruhige Momente zwischendurch oder einfach zum entspannten Lauschen. Warum Kinder (& Eltern!) dieses Hörbuch lieben: • Fantasievolle Reisen: Jede Geschichte entführt in eine Welt voller Zauber und Natur. • Entspannend und stärkend: Hilft Kindern, zur Ruhe zu kommen und ihre Emotionen besser zu verarbeiten. • Naturliebe fördern: Weckt die Begeisterung für die Schönheit und Harmonie der Natur. Schenke deinem Kind mit diesen sanften Meditationen ein wertvolles Werkzeug für Ruhe, Kreativität und eine tiefe Verbindung zur Natur! Dieses Hörbuch verwendet eine KI-generierte Erzählerstimme. Wir haben alles technisch mögliche dafür getan, eine einfühlsame Stimme zu kreieren. Auswahlprozess, Richtungsgebung & Feinarbeit an Nuancen vor und nach der Stimmerstellung entsprechen im möglichen Rahmen dem, was auch bei echten Sprechern bearbeitet wird. Die Nutzung einer synthetischen Stimme bedeutet keineswegs eine Abwesenheit von Liebe zum Inhalt, Detail und zur Umsetzung mit höchster Hingabe.