Hi, I'm Rob Ackerman Diaz, a professional sound mixer and post-production supervisor specializing in theatrical and broadcast projects, Dolby Atmos HE and spatial mixing, ADR recording, dubbing, voice directing and voice-over recording. Between 2018 to 2025 I was the Head of Sound at Light Year Studios, leading a talented team through high-profile mix, dubbing, and ADR sessions, while pushing creative and technical boundaries. I thrive on collaborating with directors and producers to craft immersive soundscapes; I'm hands-on with studio facilities, equipment upgrades, ISO-compliant workflows, and I relish developing new processes that improve client experience and efficiency.

Rob Ackerman Diaz

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Hi, I'm Rob Ackerman Diaz, a professional sound mixer and post-production supervisor specializing in theatrical and broadcast projects, Dolby Atmos HE and spatial mixing, ADR recording, dubbing, voice directing and voice-over recording. Between 2018 to 2025 I was the Head of Sound at Light Year Studios, leading a talented team through high-profile mix, dubbing, and ADR sessions, while pushing creative and technical boundaries. I thrive on collaborating with directors and producers to craft immersive soundscapes; I'm hands-on with studio facilities, equipment upgrades, ISO-compliant workflows, and I relish developing new processes that improve client experience and efficiency.

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Hi, I’m Rob Ackerman Diaz, a professional sound mixer and post-production supervisor specializing in theatrical and broadcast projects, Dolby Atmos HE and spatial mixing, ADR recording, dubbing, voice directing and voice-over recording. Between 2018 to 2025 I was the Head of Sound at Light Year Studios, leading a talented team through high-profile mix, dubbing, and ADR sessions, while pushing creative and technical boundaries.

I thrive on collaborating with directors and producers to craft immersive soundscapes; I’m hands-on with studio facilities, equipment upgrades, ISO-compliant workflows, and I relish developing new processes that improve client experience and efficiency.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Sound at Light Year Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 30, 2026
Senior staff member and mixer responsible for high-profile mix projects, ADR sessions, dubbing sessions and voice records. Supervise and manage the sound team, providing advice, training, yearly appraisals and progression / promotion recommendations to the managing director. Dolby Atmos HE mixer overseeing all Atmos and spatial mix projects, including music. Sound supervisor for dubbing and audio post projects including quotes, scheduling and managing workflow. Maintaining and developing the studio’s technical facilities and equipment, including research, purchasing, and installation following ISO standards and compliance. Working closely with other senior staff members to suggest, discuss and implement new ideas and systems designed to improve staff experience, client experience and company workflow
Re-recording Mixer at Lipsync Post
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Specialising in short form theatrical and broadcast trailer and commercial projects, including audio edit, sound design and mix. Mix tech and assistance for theatrical feature mix sessions. Tracklay and edit for various theatrical and home entertainment projects. Ensuring all deliverables are created to spec

Education

BSc Hons Music Composition and Technology at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services