I am a versatile audio engineer and music composer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, music production, and AI voice localization. I have recently worked with Papercup AI, editing and mastering multilingual synthetic voiceovers for global media brands. My work seamlessly blends technical precision with creative artistry to deliver high-quality audio and music solutions for live, broadcast, and multimedia projects. I am passionate about innovation, client service, and working in collaborative production environments. I enjoy combining creativity and technology to bring sounds to life and ensure every project meets the highest standards.

Quentin Rood

I am a versatile audio engineer and music composer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, music production, and AI voice localization. I have recently worked with Papercup AI, editing and mastering multilingual synthetic voiceovers for global media brands. My work seamlessly blends technical precision with creative artistry to deliver high-quality audio and music solutions for live, broadcast, and multimedia projects. I am passionate about innovation, client service, and working in collaborative production environments. I enjoy combining creativity and technology to bring sounds to life and ensure every project meets the highest standards.

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I am a versatile audio engineer and music composer with over 20 years of experience in live sound, music production, and AI voice localization. I have recently worked with Papercup AI, editing and mastering multilingual synthetic voiceovers for global media brands. My work seamlessly blends technical precision with creative artistry to deliver high-quality audio and music solutions for live, broadcast, and multimedia projects.

I am passionate about innovation, client service, and working in collaborative production environments. I enjoy combining creativity and technology to bring sounds to life and ensure every project meets the highest standards.

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Papercup AI
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Edited and mastered AI-generated multilingual voiceovers for clients including Sky News, Bloomberg, and Jamie Oliver Media. Aligned synthetic voiceovers to picture with DaVinci Resolve for natural sync and emotional authenticity. Collaborated with machine learning engineers to refine AI voice models and maintain broadcast-level quality. Applied advanced noise reduction, spectral editing, and voice enhancement using iZotope RX11 and other tools.
Freelance Audio Engineer & Music Producer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1999 - June 12, 2024
FOH engineer for artists such as Just Jinger, Jesse Clegg, and Ross Learmonth. Managed audio production for events, ensuring premium sound quality and technical reliability. Delivered post-production mixing, mastering, and audio restoration for diverse clients.
Assistant Technical Manager at Teatro at Montecasino
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw technical requirements for live theatre productions. Mixed live sound and operated lighting systems. Liaised directly with clients and production teams to ensure successful shows.
AV Technician & Sound Engineer at Pixel Nation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Engineered in-studio audio for recordings and live streams. Assisted with live event AV operations and basic video editing.
Sound Engineer & Head of Technical at Barnyard Theatre Cresta
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Mixed live sound in a 430-seat venue. Led lighting design and technical setups for productions. Acted as primary client liaison for technical services.
Audio Engineer at Papercup AI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Edited and mastered AI-generated multilingual voiceovers for clients including Sky News, Bloomberg, and Jamie Oliver Media. Aligned synthetic voiceovers to picture with DaVinci Resolve for natural sync and emotional authenticity. Collaborated with machine learning engineers to refine AI voice models and maintain broadcast-level quality. Applied advanced noise reduction, spectral editing, and voice enhancement using iZotope RX11 and other tools.
Freelance Audio Engineer & Music Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 1999 - June 4, 2024
FOH engineer for artists such as Just Jinger, Jesse Clegg, and Ross Learmonth. Managed audio production for events, ensuring premium sound quality and technical reliability. Delivered post-production mixing, mastering, and audio restoration for diverse clients.
Assistant Technical Manager at Teatro at Montecasino
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Oversaw technical requirements for live theatre productions. Mixed live sound and operated lighting systems. Liaised directly with clients and production teams to ensure successful shows.
AV Technician & Sound Engineer at Pixel Nation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Engineered in-studio audio for recordings and live streams. Assisted with live event AV operations and basic video editing.
Sound Engineer & Head of Technical at Barnyard Theatre Cresta
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Mixed live sound in a 430-seat venue. Led lighting design and technical setups for productions. Acted as primary client liaison for technical services.
Audio Engineer at Papercup AI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Edited and mastered AI-generated multilingual voiceovers for clients including Sky News, Bloomberg, and Jamie Oliver Media. Aligned synthetic voiceovers to picture with DaVinci Resolve for natural sync and emotional authenticity. Collaborated with machine learning engineers to refine AI voice models and maintain broadcast-level quality. Applied advanced noise reduction, spectral editing, and voice enhancement using iZotope RX11 and other tools.
Freelance Audio Engineer & Music Producer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1999 - June 14, 2024
FOH engineer for artists such as Just Jinger, Jesse Clegg, and Ross Learmonth. Managed audio production for events, ensuring premium sound quality and technical reliability. Delivered post-production mixing, mastering, and audio restoration for diverse clients.
Assistant Technical Manager at Teatro at Montecasino
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw technical requirements for live theatre productions. Mixed live sound and operated lighting systems. Liaised directly with clients and production teams to ensure successful shows.
AV Technician & Sound Engineer at Pixel Nation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Engineered in-studio audio for recordings and live streams. Assisted with live event AV operations and basic video editing.
Sound Engineer & Head of Technical at Barnyard Theatre Cresta
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Mixed live sound in a 430-seat venue. Led lighting design and technical setups for productions. Acted as primary client liaison for technical services.

Education

National Diploma in Performing Arts Technology (Sound Engineering) at TUT
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
National Diploma at TUT
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
National Diploma at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

vMix Master Class
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Architectural Animation in Blender
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
vMix Master Class
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Architectural Animation in Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
vMix Master Class
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Architectural Animation in Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 Quentin Rood Showreel 2025
    A brief overview of my video editing skills, including transitions, effects and motion graphics. The audio accompaniment is a track I wrote in Reason 13. video videoeditor