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Hi there, I’m Zachary N. Johnson, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2023 I’ve been delivering professional mixes and masters for 20+ clients, from local bands to solo artists and podcasters, using a hands-on workflow with Logic Pro and a curated set of Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla plugins. I focus on clean, polished results and a collaborative, client-centered process. I’m committed to clear communication and fast turnarounds, often completing mix revisions within 48 hours and offering up to two revision rounds. I record and mix vocals, guitars, and drums with Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1, balancing dense projects (up to 48 tracks) while keeping headroom and preventing clipping.…Hi there, I’m Zachary N. Johnson, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2023 I’ve been delivering professional mixes and masters for 20+ clients, from local bands to solo artists and podcasters, using a hands-on workflow with Logic Pro and a curated set of Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla plugins. I focus on clean, polished results and a collaborative, client-centered process. I’m committed to clear communication and fast turnarounds, often completing mix revisions within 48 hours and offering up to two revision rounds. I record and mix vocals, guitars, and drums with Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1, balancing dense projects (up to 48 tracks) while keeping headroom and preventing clipping.

Zachary N. Johnson

Audio Mixer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, +4

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Hi there, I’m Zachary N. Johnson, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2023 I’ve been delivering professional mixes and masters for 20+ clients, from local bands to solo artists and podcasters, using a hands-on workflow with Logic Pro and a curated set of Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla plugins. I focus on clean, polished results and a collaborative, client-centered process. I’m committed to clear communication and fast turnarounds, often completing mix revisions within 48 hours and offering up to two revision rounds. I record and mix vocals, guitars, and drums with Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1, balancing dense projects (up to 48 tracks) while keeping headroom and preventing clipping.…Hi there, I’m Zachary N. Johnson, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2023 I’ve been delivering professional mixes and masters for 20+ clients, from local bands to solo artists and podcasters, using a hands-on workflow with Logic Pro and a curated set of Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla plugins. I focus on clean, polished results and a collaborative, client-centered process. I’m committed to clear communication and fast turnarounds, often completing mix revisions within 48 hours and offering up to two revision rounds. I record and mix vocals, guitars, and drums with Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1, balancing dense projects (up to 48 tracks) while keeping headroom and preventing clipping.

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Hi there, I’m Zachary N. Johnson, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. Since 2023 I’ve been delivering professional mixes and masters for 20+ clients, from local bands to solo artists and podcasters, using a hands-on workflow with Logic Pro and a curated set of Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla plugins. I focus on clean, polished results and a collaborative, client-centered process.

I’m committed to clear communication and fast turnarounds, often completing mix revisions within 48 hours and offering up to two revision rounds. I record and mix vocals, guitars, and drums with Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1, balancing dense projects (up to 48 tracks) while keeping headroom and preventing clipping.

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Work Experience

Machinist at CE Machines Company, Inc.

August 1, 2025 - Present

Set up and load aluminum stock onto pre-made work piece holds for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines; compose user manuals for machine operators to operate machines to a specific process; use micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions and tolerances from a part blueprint.

Mastering Engineer at Poplar Records

January 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Mastered final mixes from independent artist, to achieve commercially competitive sounding mixes.

Freelance Audio Engineer at Zach Johnson Audio

July 1, 2023 - Present

Mix and master raw multitracks in Logic Pro for 20+ clients including local bands, solo artists, and podcasters. Use Waves, FabFilter, Izotope Ozone, and Valhalla DSP plugins for surgical EQ, dynamic compression, and transparent limiting. Troubleshoot audio issues by removing noise, time-alignment, and bouncing stems to improve CPU performance. Achieved 80% client return rate through clear communication, fast turnaround (48 hours for mix revisions), and up to two revision rounds. Record vocals, guitars, and drums using Shure SM57, AT2020, and Rode NT1 mics with Focusrite and Apollo interfaces. Balance dense mixes (up to 48 tracks) while maintaining headroom and preventing clipping.

Freelance Audio Engineer at Johnson Audio

July 1, 2023 - Present

Proficient in Logic Pro; take raw multitracks and mix them down using a variety of plugins and mixing techniques; troubleshoot audio issues by stripping out excessive noise, time aligning instrument and vocal tracks, and bouncing tracks into stems to improve CPU efficiency; set up a variety of microphones to record sound sources (drums, guitars, vocals, etc.).