I'm a world-class audio engineer with 15+ years spanning major-label live touring, Grammy-winning studio work, and independent studio ownership. I spent seven consecutive years as FOH Engineer for Gary Clark Jr., delivering sold-out shows across clubs, arenas, and festivals worldwide, including Coachella, Madison Square Garden, and the Royal Albert Hall. As founder of Fringe Complex LLC, I designed and built a 4,000 sq ft commercial recording studio in San Antonio and co-founded the Maverick Music Festival. I work fluently with both vintage analog gear and modern digital workflows, and I routinely use Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and iZotope RX for tracking, mixing, and post-production. My client roster includes The Ries Brothers, Nicky Diamonds, Carlton Zeus, Juanito Castillo, Gabriel Barajas, and Mikey Vibes.…

Bharath Ramanathan

I'm a world-class audio engineer with 15+ years spanning major-label live touring, Grammy-winning studio work, and independent studio ownership. I spent seven consecutive years as FOH Engineer for Gary Clark Jr., delivering sold-out shows across clubs, arenas, and festivals worldwide, including Coachella, Madison Square Garden, and the Royal Albert Hall. As founder of Fringe Complex LLC, I designed and built a 4,000 sq ft commercial recording studio in San Antonio and co-founded the Maverick Music Festival. I work fluently with both vintage analog gear and modern digital workflows, and I routinely use Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and iZotope RX for tracking, mixing, and post-production. My client roster includes The Ries Brothers, Nicky Diamonds, Carlton Zeus, Juanito Castillo, Gabriel Barajas, and Mikey Vibes.…

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I’m a world-class audio engineer with 15+ years spanning major-label live touring, Grammy-winning studio work, and independent studio ownership. I spent seven consecutive years as FOH Engineer for Gary Clark Jr., delivering sold-out shows across clubs, arenas, and festivals worldwide, including Coachella, Madison Square Garden, and the Royal Albert Hall.

As founder of Fringe Complex LLC, I designed and built a 4,000 sq ft commercial recording studio in San Antonio and co-founded the Maverick Music Festival. I work fluently with both vintage analog gear and modern digital workflows, and I routinely use Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and iZotope RX for tracking, mixing, and post-production. My client roster includes The Ries Brothers, Nicky Diamonds, Carlton Zeus, Juanito Castillo, Gabriel Barajas, and Mikey Vibes.

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Founder & Owner at Fringe Complex LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed, converted, and built out a 4,000 sq ft commercial recording studio; fully restored a rare 1970s Cadac analog console (one of very few operational units in North America); serves as primary recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for all sessions. Client roster includes The Ries Brothers, Nicky Diamonds (Lonely Horse), Carlton Zeus, Juanito Castillo, Gabriel Barajas (Texmaniacs), and Mikey Vibes.
FOH Engineer / Studio Engineer / Archivist at Gary Clark Jr. / Warner Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Primary FOH engineer for 7 years; every show sold out across clubs, theaters, arenas, and festivals worldwide (Coachella, Madison Square Garden, Royal Albert Hall, Jools Holland Show, Austin City Limits). Recorded and produced live albums; contributed to soundtracks for 12 Years a Slave and Chef; managed a comprehensive archive of touring and studio session audio files.
Lead Engineer & Producer at Public Hi Fi Studio (under Jim Eno of Spoon)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Recorded, mixed, and mastered for Justin Timberlake, Arcade Fire, Spoon, St. Vincent, and Leon Bridges; maintained inventory valued at $500,000+ including Neve 80 Series, 1073, 1081, 2254, and Shadow Hills gear; pioneered a digital recall system; built a file archiving system covering 200+ high-profile projects and grew studio bookings by 40%.
Co-Founder at Maverick Music Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Co-founded one of San Antonio's signature live music events; curated lineups and managed FOH audio operations across multi-stage performances; oversaw overall festival logistics and performance sound for thousands of attendees.
FOH Engineer, Studio Engineer, Archivist at Gary Clark Jr. / Warner Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Primary FOH engineer for 7 years — every show sold out across clubs, theatres, arenas, and festivals worldwide. Notable credits: Coachella, Madison Square Garden, Royal Albert Hall, Joools Holland Show, Austin City Limits. Recorded and produced live albums; contributed to soundtracks for 12 Years a Slave and Chef. Collaborated on Grammy-winning projects; maintained broadcast-quality audio across TV and radio appearances. Managed an archive of touring and studio session audio files.
Lead Engineer & Producer at Public Hi Fi Studio
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Recorded, mixed, and mastered for Justin Timberlake, Arcade Fire, Spoon, St. Vincent, and Leon Bridges. Maintained inventory valued at $500,000+, including Neve 80 Series, 1073, 1081, 2254, and Shadow Hills gear. Pioneered a digital recall system for analog outboard gear, reducing session setup time. Built a file archiving system covering 200+ high-profile projects, reducing turnaround times by 30%. Fostered a studio culture that drove a 40% increase in bookings through exceptional artist experience.

Education

BA Anthropology at University of Texas at San Antonio
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
BA History at University of Texas at San Antonio
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
B.A. History at UTSA
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Expert Pro Tools Certification
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Avid Certification

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper CHEF OST

    Original Soundtrack for Chef, directed by John Favreau. Contributed 2 songs to this OST.

    paper Gary Clark Jr LIVE

    Critically acclaimed live record from Grammy-winning virtuoso, Gary Clark Jr. Recorded over 2 years of world touring, this record embodies the epitome of live music magic.