I'm Robert Kirby, a professional audio producer and engineer with extensive experience across all aspects of audio production, from recording and editing to mixing and post-production. I’ve freelanced under Robert Kirby Audio Production (The Noise Shop) in Oakland, and I work with clients to deliver polished audio for music, voiceover, and multimedia projects. I also collaborate with post-production studios like IMRSV Sound in Berkeley, contributing to voiceover, audiobook work, and commercial recordings. In addition to hands-on engineering and production, I’ve taught studio production and DAW fundamentals as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Silicon Valley, sharing practical workflows and techniques with students. I’m passionate about mentoring artists and clients to help them achieve their best sound and engage audiences effectively.

Robert Kirby

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I'm Robert Kirby, a professional audio producer and engineer with extensive experience across all aspects of audio production, from recording and editing to mixing and post-production. I’ve freelanced under Robert Kirby Audio Production (The Noise Shop) in Oakland, and I work with clients to deliver polished audio for music, voiceover, and multimedia projects. I also collaborate with post-production studios like IMRSV Sound in Berkeley, contributing to voiceover, audiobook work, and commercial recordings. In addition to hands-on engineering and production, I’ve taught studio production and DAW fundamentals as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Silicon Valley, sharing practical workflows and techniques with students. I’m passionate about mentoring artists and clients to help them achieve their best sound and engage audiences effectively.

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I’m Robert Kirby, a professional audio producer and engineer with extensive experience across all aspects of audio production, from recording and editing to mixing and post-production. I’ve freelanced under Robert Kirby Audio Production (The Noise Shop) in Oakland, and I work with clients to deliver polished audio for music, voiceover, and multimedia projects. I also collaborate with post-production studios like IMRSV Sound in Berkeley, contributing to voiceover, audiobook work, and commercial recordings.

In addition to hands-on engineering and production, I’ve taught studio production and DAW fundamentals as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Silicon Valley, sharing practical workflows and techniques with students. I’m passionate about mentoring artists and clients to help them achieve their best sound and engage audiences effectively.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Recording & Mixing Engineer at Robert Kirby Audio Production (The Noise Shop)
October 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance audio recording, editing, and mixing services for hire; small production suite specializing in post-production, editing and mixing for music.
Voiceover & Audio Book Engineer at IMRSV Sound - Post Production Studio
October 1, 2022 - Present
Commercial voiceover and audio book recordings; recording, editing, and mixing for a series of tones (The Tonie Box).
Adjunct Professor at University of Silicon Valley
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Studio Production 1/2 - Analog signal flow and digital recording, editing, and mixing; Audio Production Fundamentals - Intro to the DAW environment using Pro Tools & Logic; Assistant Studio Manager and Engineer Assistant.
Assistant Engineer at Fantasy Studios
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Responsible for session setups and equipment coordination; assisted on projects for Bruce Cockburn, Brian Blade Fellowship, Erik Jekabson Quintet, Kronos Quartet.
Voice-over & Audio Book Engineer at Fantasy Studios
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Engineered a variety of voice-over recording scenarios including TV, film, video games and books/podcasts.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Fantasy Studios
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Recording and mixing on album projects for: Ancestry, Deer Hollow, Jeff Suburu Band.
Assistant Studio Manager at Fantasy Studios
December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Responsible for day-to-day operations, communications with all clients, booking sessions, and invoicing for sessions.
Voice over and Audio book Engineer at IMRSV Sound
October 1, 2022 - Present
Commercial voice over and audio book recordings; Recording, editing, and mixing for a series of Tonies (The Tonie Box).
Freelance Audio Producer / Owner at Robert Kirby Audio Production (The Noise Shop)
October 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance audio recording, editing, and mixing services for hire; small production suite specializing in post production, editing and mixing for music.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Digital Audio Technology (DAT) at Cogswell Polytechnic College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Music Technology Student Achievement Award at Foothill College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Pro Tools Certification - Operator (Music) at Foothill College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Digital Audio Technology (DAT) at Cogswell Polytechnic College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Music Technology Student Achievement Award; Pro Tools Certification - Operator (Music) at Foothill College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Music Technology Student Achievement Award
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Pro Tools Certification - Operator (Music)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2025
Pro Tools Certification - Operator (Music)
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education