I'm Zak Binikos, a seasoned sound engineer with over 30 years in the industry. I’ve worked across on-set, outside broadcasts, and audio post-production for television, radio, and online, specializing in dialogue editing, cleaning, and final mixing. I’ve built and led five complete audio post-production facilities from the ground up and I’m comfortable managing projects end-to-end from inception to final mix. I pride myself on adapting quickly to new shows, timelines, and technologies, mentoring junior engineers and delivering high-quality sound that supports the story. When I’m not in the studio, I enjoy exploring new software, DJ-ing events, and keeping up with industry developments.

Zak Binikos

I'm Zak Binikos, a seasoned sound engineer with over 30 years in the industry. I’ve worked across on-set, outside broadcasts, and audio post-production for television, radio, and online, specializing in dialogue editing, cleaning, and final mixing. I’ve built and led five complete audio post-production facilities from the ground up and I’m comfortable managing projects end-to-end from inception to final mix. I pride myself on adapting quickly to new shows, timelines, and technologies, mentoring junior engineers and delivering high-quality sound that supports the story. When I’m not in the studio, I enjoy exploring new software, DJ-ing events, and keeping up with industry developments.

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I’m Zak Binikos, a seasoned sound engineer with over 30 years in the industry. I’ve worked across on-set, outside broadcasts, and audio post-production for television, radio, and online, specializing in dialogue editing, cleaning, and final mixing. I’ve built and led five complete audio post-production facilities from the ground up and I’m comfortable managing projects end-to-end from inception to final mix.

I pride myself on adapting quickly to new shows, timelines, and technologies, mentoring junior engineers and delivering high-quality sound that supports the story. When I’m not in the studio, I enjoy exploring new software, DJ-ing events, and keeping up with industry developments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Engineer and Head of Technical at Phone Zak
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance sound engineer and head of technical. Phone Zak is a niche audio post-production sound engineering company that offers freelance sound services, on-set and outside broadcast, and technical Mac support/software upgrades. Built five audio suites from scratch into full-service studios; cultivated long-term client and supplier relationships; trained a junior engineer.
Senior Sound Engineer at Engage Entertainment
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Specializes in high quality, socially relevant content; initiated multitrack music recording of live shows; relocated and re-assembled the studio.
Senior Sound Engineer at Freq’ncy Audio
July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Mixed commercials and promos; mentored younger engineers; provided system support.
Senior Sound Engineer at Jukebox Jungle
October 1, 1998 - June 30, 2009
Audio post-production including promos, corporate, radio and TV ads.
Senior Sound Engineer at SABC
March 1, 1990 - September 30, 1998
Full maintenance and operations of the sound section of the OB unit; refurbishing OB unit; airtime TV outside broadcasts; magazine shows; location sound for Top Billing.

Education

Certificate at Apple Certified Support Professional
January 1, 2019 - March 29, 2026
Certificate at In House Records - Sound Engineering
January 1, 1991 - March 29, 2026

Qualifications

Apple Certified Support Professional
January 1, 2019 - March 29, 2026
In House Records - Sound Engineering Certificate
January 1, 1991 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment