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I'm Michael John Botha, a senior sound engineer with over 17 years of experience in audio post-production. After graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering, I started in the dubbing bay, moved into recording and editing foley, and gradually specialized in ADR recording, dialogue editing and final mixing. I thrive on creating clean, immersive soundscapes and leading teams to deliver polished projects on time. My work has earned recognition, including a Cinema Audio Society nomination for ADR Mixing on Westworld (2019), two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing on Black Sails (2013, 2016), and AMAA and AMVCA awards for multiple projects. I continually blend technical expertise with creative collaboration to bring stories to life through sound.…I'm Michael John Botha, a senior sound engineer with over 17 years of experience in audio post-production. After graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering, I started in the dubbing bay, moved into recording and editing foley, and gradually specialized in ADR recording, dialogue editing and final mixing. I thrive on creating clean, immersive soundscapes and leading teams to deliver polished projects on time. My work has earned recognition, including a Cinema Audio Society nomination for ADR Mixing on Westworld (2019), two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing on Black Sails (2013, 2016), and AMAA and AMVCA awards for multiple projects. I continually blend technical expertise with creative collaboration to bring stories to life through sound.

Michael John Botha

Sound Engineer, Sound Designer, Lead Sound Engineer, +4

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I'm Michael John Botha, a senior sound engineer with over 17 years of experience in audio post-production. After graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering, I started in the dubbing bay, moved into recording and editing foley, and gradually specialized in ADR recording, dialogue editing and final mixing. I thrive on creating clean, immersive soundscapes and leading teams to deliver polished projects on time. My work has earned recognition, including a Cinema Audio Society nomination for ADR Mixing on Westworld (2019), two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing on Black Sails (2013, 2016), and AMAA and AMVCA awards for multiple projects. I continually blend technical expertise with creative collaboration to bring stories to life through sound.…I'm Michael John Botha, a senior sound engineer with over 17 years of experience in audio post-production. After graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering, I started in the dubbing bay, moved into recording and editing foley, and gradually specialized in ADR recording, dialogue editing and final mixing. I thrive on creating clean, immersive soundscapes and leading teams to deliver polished projects on time. My work has earned recognition, including a Cinema Audio Society nomination for ADR Mixing on Westworld (2019), two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing on Black Sails (2013, 2016), and AMAA and AMVCA awards for multiple projects. I continually blend technical expertise with creative collaboration to bring stories to life through sound.

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I’m Michael John Botha, a senior sound engineer with over 17 years of experience in audio post-production. After graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering, I started in the dubbing bay, moved into recording and editing foley, and gradually specialized in ADR recording, dialogue editing and final mixing. I thrive on creating clean, immersive soundscapes and leading teams to deliver polished projects on time.

My work has earned recognition, including a Cinema Audio Society nomination for ADR Mixing on Westworld (2019), two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing on Black Sails (2013, 2016), and AMAA and AMVCA awards for multiple projects. I continually blend technical expertise with creative collaboration to bring stories to life through sound.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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English

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Afrikaans

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Work Experience

Senior Sound Engineer at The Workroom Audio Post

January 1, 2015 - Present

Responsible for dialog editing ensuring clean, noise-free and consistent dialogue from on-set recordings using software such as iZotope and Cedar. Manage ADR processes including cueing, recording, and mixing with software like Source-Connect, ADR Master, Edicue, and Protools Satellite. Create immersive soundtracks through sound design using both library sound effects and foley recordings. Perform final mixing of all elements into stereo and immersive formats including Dolby Atmos. Oversee sound teams for feature films ensuring seamless delivery, and manage studio maintenance, software updates, wiring, routing, and implementation of new workflows such as Dante Networks and IP Audio.

Sound Engineer at The Refinery

December 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025

Recorded and edited foley for feature films and M&E deliveries. Conducted ADR recording and editing for local and international clients including setup and troubleshooting of Source Connect and ISDN connections. Performed dialogue editing including reconforming audio from AAF timelines using ediload and EDLs from video editors. Managed dubbing bay transfers by digitizing various media into organized Protools sessions. Created optical sound negatives from MO tapes for Dolby Theatrical delivery.

Senior Sound Engineer at The Workroom (TheWorkroom Audio Post)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Dialog editing: Creating clean, noise-free, consistent dialog from on-set recordings using editing techniques and software such as iZotope and Cedar. ADR: Cueing, recording and mixing ADR using tools like Source-Connect, ADR Master, Edicue and Pro Tools; satellite links. Sound Design: Creating fully filled soundtracks from library SFX and Foley to build immersive worlds for commercials and long-form projects. Final Mix: Mixing all elements of the project into stereo and immersive formats including Dolby Atmos, following delivery guidelines and specifications. Sound Supervision: Overseeing and managing the teams that create and edit all areas of a feature film for seamless delivery. Studio Management: Maintaining sound studios, ensuring software is up to date, wiring and routing are fault-free and creating new workflows as new gear is implemented (e.g., Dante Networks and IP Audio).

Sound Engineer at The Refinery

January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2014

Foley Recording: Record and edit all foleys to create fully filled soundtracks for feature films and M&E deliveries. ADR Recording: Record and edit ADR for local and international clients in both local and remote situations; setup and troubleshoot Source Connect and ISDN connections. Dialog editing: Creating seamless, clean dialog from the edit timeline, reconforming audio from the AAF to the original source audio, using edit loads and an EDL supplied from the video editor. Dubbing bay transfers: Digitising all forms of media to organized, labeled and archived ProTools sessions. Optical Sound Camera: Creating Optical sound negatives from MO tapes recorded by commercial mix engineers for Dolby theatrical delivery.

Senior Sound Engineer at The Workroom

January 1, 2015 - Present

Senior Sound Engineer responsible for dialog editing, ADR cueing/recording/mixing, sound design and final mix in stereo and immersive formats; oversees and coordinates sound teams to ensure seamless feature film delivery; manages studio infrastructure and IP audio workflows.