Audio recording specialist and instructor with 30+ years of experience in voice recording, audio production, mastering, and sound engineering. I operate a full-service recording and mastering facility focused on delivering precise tone, clarity, and consistent results. I’m highly proficient with industry-leading DAWs and mastering tools, and I work closely with clients and students to interpret scripts, refine vocal performance, and deliver broadcast-quality audio.

Benigno Layton

Audio recording specialist and instructor with 30+ years of experience in voice recording, audio production, mastering, and sound engineering. I operate a full-service recording and mastering facility focused on delivering precise tone, clarity, and consistent results. I’m highly proficient with industry-leading DAWs and mastering tools, and I work closely with clients and students to interpret scripts, refine vocal performance, and deliver broadcast-quality audio.

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Audio recording specialist and instructor with 30+ years of experience in voice recording, audio production, mastering, and sound engineering. I operate a full-service recording and mastering facility focused on delivering precise tone, clarity, and consistent results.

I’m highly proficient with industry-leading DAWs and mastering tools, and I work closely with clients and students to interpret scripts, refine vocal performance, and deliver broadcast-quality audio.

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Work Experience

Recording Studio Instructor / Audio Production Specialist at South Texas College (STC)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Teach recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Train students on DAWs and voice recording workflows. Provide vocal performance feedback and maintain studio equipment and instructional workflows to support consistent learning outcomes.
Owner / Lead Audio Engineer at Layton Recording & Mastering Labs
January 1, 1990 - Present
Operate recording and mastering studio services. Record voice and music with clarity and precision, master audio using iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced, and edit/mix/deliver broadcast-quality projects. Manage studio operations and client communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership at South Texas College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Edcouch-Elsa High School
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership at South Texas College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Edcouch-Elsa High School
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Certificate of Continuing Education – Activities Directorship
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Extron Associate | Pro Tools (AVID)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Logic Pro
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
FAA Drone Pilot License
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
National Society of Leadership & Success
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Certificate of Continuing Education – Activities Directorship
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Extron Associate | Pro Tools (AVID)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Logic Pro
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
FAA Drone Pilot License
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
National Society of Leadership & Success
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services