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Hi, I’m Adam Scharff, a senior audio engineer and production lead shaping voice-driven media—from audiobooks to podcasts and narrative projects. I specialize in signal-chain design, loudness and tonal balance, and scalable post-production workflows to ensure clarity, intelligibility, and emotional impact across large content libraries. As a working musician and songwriter with a background in sync licensing and short-form composition, I’ve produced original works for placement publishers and advertising campaigns. I also thrive coaching voice talent, defining technical standards, and building repeatable audio pipelines that maintain high quality across distributed teams.…Hi, I’m Adam Scharff, a senior audio engineer and production lead shaping voice-driven media—from audiobooks to podcasts and narrative projects. I specialize in signal-chain design, loudness and tonal balance, and scalable post-production workflows to ensure clarity, intelligibility, and emotional impact across large content libraries. As a working musician and songwriter with a background in sync licensing and short-form composition, I’ve produced original works for placement publishers and advertising campaigns. I also thrive coaching voice talent, defining technical standards, and building repeatable audio pipelines that maintain high quality across distributed teams.

Adam Scharff

Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Podcast Producer, +7

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Hi, I’m Adam Scharff, a senior audio engineer and production lead shaping voice-driven media—from audiobooks to podcasts and narrative projects. I specialize in signal-chain design, loudness and tonal balance, and scalable post-production workflows to ensure clarity, intelligibility, and emotional impact across large content libraries. As a working musician and songwriter with a background in sync licensing and short-form composition, I’ve produced original works for placement publishers and advertising campaigns. I also thrive coaching voice talent, defining technical standards, and building repeatable audio pipelines that maintain high quality across distributed teams.…Hi, I’m Adam Scharff, a senior audio engineer and production lead shaping voice-driven media—from audiobooks to podcasts and narrative projects. I specialize in signal-chain design, loudness and tonal balance, and scalable post-production workflows to ensure clarity, intelligibility, and emotional impact across large content libraries. As a working musician and songwriter with a background in sync licensing and short-form composition, I’ve produced original works for placement publishers and advertising campaigns. I also thrive coaching voice talent, defining technical standards, and building repeatable audio pipelines that maintain high quality across distributed teams.

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Hi, I’m Adam Scharff, a senior audio engineer and production lead shaping voice-driven media—from audiobooks to podcasts and narrative projects. I specialize in signal-chain design, loudness and tonal balance, and scalable post-production workflows to ensure clarity, intelligibility, and emotional impact across large content libraries.

As a working musician and songwriter with a background in sync licensing and short-form composition, I’ve produced original works for placement publishers and advertising campaigns. I also thrive coaching voice talent, defining technical standards, and building repeatable audio pipelines that maintain high quality across distributed teams.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Audio Engineer (Full-Time) at Heinemann Publishing

May 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Led all audio strategy, production, and post-production across editorial, educational, and marketing initiatives; designed and implemented end-to-end workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and creative quality; directed remote and in-studio recording sessions and coached authors and educators for confident performances; supervised post-production to align editorial vision with technical excellence; selected and deployed production tools and systems, establishing scalable, industry-standard practices; recognized with nominations and awards for audio work.

Freelance Audio Consultant/Engineer at Heinemann Publishing

May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Provided consulting and engineering services for audiobook production, establishing technical standards, signal-chain practices, and scalable workflows; produced and mixed multiple unabridged audiobooks and supported podcast launches across multiple series.

Co-Founder & Executive Producer at Mentoring for the Modern Musician Podcast

January 28, 2017 - January 27, 2020

Co-founded and led a narrative podcast and mentoring platform for musicians, shaping editorial vision, creative direction, and end-to-end production systems from inception. Built workflows, coached guests, and produced remote episodes.

Lead Audio Engineer at Heinemann Publishing

January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Spearheaded all audio strategy, production, and post-production for podcasts, audiobooks, and video content. Served as primary decision-maker for audio direction across editorial, educational, and marketing initiatives. Designed and implemented end-to-end workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and creative quality. Managed remote and in-studio recording sessions, coaching authors and educators for broadcast-quality performance. Supervised post-production to ensure alignment of editorial vision with technical excellence. Collaborated with legal, editorial, and marketing teams to maintain compliance, brand consistency, and content quality. Selected and deployed production and post-production tools, establishing industry-standard practices.

Freelance Audio Consultant / Engineer at Heinemann Publishing

May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Built foundational infrastructure for Heinemann’s audiobook and podcast division. Developed scalable workflows that streamlined production and accelerated delivery timelines. Overhauled podcast post-production pipeline using advanced Pro Tools workflows and audio plugins. Delivered technical training in audio production best practices, enhancing team proficiency. Directed remote and on-site recording sessions to optimize sound clarity, consistency, and editorial impact.

Freelance Music Producer & Recording Engineer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2005 - Present

Deliver end-to-end music production from pre-production through mastering. Coach musicians on songwriting, arrangement, and performance to enhance originality and emotional impact. Provide mixing and mastering services for distribution-ready releases across multiple genres. Advise artists on creative direction, branding, and career strategy. Continuously research and integrate emerging production tools and workflows to maintain industry-leading quality.