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Josh Barohn

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Freelance producer, songwriter, studio owner/operator and audio engineer with decades of experience in live FOH/touring sound and recording studio engineering.

About

Freelance producer, songwriter, studio owner/operator and audio engineer with decades of experience in live FOH/touring sound and recording studio engineering. Background includes touring internationally across major venues and supporting multiple worldwide album releases.

Known for managing full production workflows—live sound operations, studio recording/engineering, songwriting and lyric writing, and consultancy—alongside building and running a world-class recording studio business in the USA (LA & New York).

  • 38 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Live/Studio Freelance Audio Engineer · The Governor Hindmarsh; The Jade Monkey; Crown & Anchor Hotel; The Forresters & Squaters Arms Hotel; Enigma Bar; Billy Hyde's Recording Studios; Adelaide Convention Centre; The Worlds End Hotel; Against the Grain Recording studios; various festivals and vJan 2006 – Jan 2026 · 20 yrs 1 mo

Freelance audio engineering across live and studio settings. Live sound work covers local and major festival stages and touring sound requirements; studio engineering covers recording sessions, production support, and engineering duties. Notable events/tours listed include: Soundwave Festival 2014 (local stage), Glendi Greek Festival, Blacken Open Air Festival (Alice Springs), Obituary (Australian tour), Suffocation (Australian tour), Deicide (Australian tour), and additional venues (unlisted).

Live/Studio Freelance Audio EngineerJan 2006 – Dec 2026 · 21 yrs

Freelance live and studio audio engineering work for a range of Adelaide venues, festivals, and touring/recording contexts. Includes FOH and engineering support, event audio and recording sessions, and audio consultancy for live setups. Listed engagements include: The Governor, The Jade Monkey, The Crown & Anchor Hotel, Forresters & Squaters Arms Hotel, Enigma Bar, Billy Hyde’s Recording Studios, Adelaide Convention Centre, The World’s End Hotel, Against the Grain Recording Studios, Fowlers Live, Soundwave Festival 2014 (local stage), Glendi Greek Festival, Blacken Open Air Festival (Alice Springs), Obituary (Australian tour), Suffocation (Australian tour), Deicide (Australian tour), and The Lion Arts Factory.

Owner/Operator - Fullforce Recording Studios · Fullforce Recording StudiosJan 2002 – Jan 2006 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Owned and operated a full-service recording studio business in Los Angeles and New York (USA). Built the studio from the ground up with a business partner, achieving world-class recording and production capability. Provided services including: recording and live recording, music production, and live sound consulting. Oversaw studio operations and client/production delivery.

Owner/Operator — Fullforce Recording Studios · Fullforce Recording Studios (USA - LA & New York)Jan 2002 – Dec 2006 · 5 yrs
Draftsman / Land Surveyor · MBC Consulting & C.L. Cole & AssociatesJan 1994 – Dec 1997 · 4 yrs
Bassist · AutopsyJan 1992 – Jan 1994 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Bassist · Autopsy (American Death Metal Band)Jan 1992 – Dec 1994 · 3 yrs
Bassist / Founding Member (American Death Metal Band) · SuffocationJan 1988 – Jan 2006 · 18 yrs 1 mo

Education

Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate) · Freelance audio engineering SA & Australia2014
Year 12 Diploma · Ward Melville High School, New York2030 – 1988
Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate) · Freelance audio engineering SA & Australia2014
Year 12 Diploma · Ward Melville High School2030 – 1988

Certifications and awards

Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate)2014 – 2026
Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate)2014

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