Hi, I'm Scott Hirsch, a seasoned Sound Post-Production specialist with over 20 years of experience in sound design, mixing, and immersive audio. I own and operate Echo Magic Post Production Studios, where I create elegant audio solutions tailored to clients in film, streaming, and VR. I’m passionate about crafting high-quality, immersive audio experiences that bring stories to life. In addition to running my studio, I enjoy teaching as an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where I share my expertise in both undergraduate and graduate audio production courses. Sound is my craft, and I love collaborating with creatives to enhance narrative impact through sound.

Scott Hirsch

Hi, I'm Scott Hirsch, a seasoned Sound Post-Production specialist with over 20 years of experience in sound design, mixing, and immersive audio. I own and operate Echo Magic Post Production Studios, where I create elegant audio solutions tailored to clients in film, streaming, and VR. I’m passionate about crafting high-quality, immersive audio experiences that bring stories to life. In addition to running my studio, I enjoy teaching as an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where I share my expertise in both undergraduate and graduate audio production courses. Sound is my craft, and I love collaborating with creatives to enhance narrative impact through sound.

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Hi, I’m Scott Hirsch, a seasoned Sound Post-Production specialist with over 20 years of experience in sound design, mixing, and immersive audio. I own and operate Echo Magic Post Production Studios, where I create elegant audio solutions tailored to clients in film, streaming, and VR. I’m passionate about crafting high-quality, immersive audio experiences that bring stories to life.

In addition to running my studio, I enjoy teaching as an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where I share my expertise in both undergraduate and graduate audio production courses. Sound is my craft, and I love collaborating with creatives to enhance narrative impact through sound.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Owner & Lead Sound Designer at Echo Magic Post Production Studios
January 1, 2015 - Present
Oversee all aspects of sound post-production, including client relations, sound design, mixing, and final mastering. Specialized in immersive audio production for diverse media, including film, streaming, and VR.
Sound Designer, Recordist & Mixer at Creative Media Design
December 31, 2014 - July 14, 2025
Delivered high-quality sound design and mixing for commercials, multi-lingual voiceover projects, and multimedia. Collaborated closely with clients to tailor sound solutions for branding and storytelling, enhancing engagement through audio.
Sound Designer, Recordist & Mixer at Hobo Audio
December 31, 2010 - July 14, 2025
Delivered high-quality sound design and mixing for commercials, voiceover projects, and multimedia.
Sound Designer / Audio Engineer at LinkedIn Audio Studios
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025
Engineered and optimized sound design for LinkedIn Learning audio content, ensuring clear, professional, and dynamic soundscapes.
Adjunct Professor at New York University
January 1, 2013 - Present
Taught undergraduate audio productions courses and Graduate 3D audio courses. Directed Summer Institute of Music Technology Program.

Education

Master’s at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Advanced Pro Tools Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Grammy nomination, engineer, mixing Best Folk Record (Alice Gerrard)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
ARIA nomination producer Best Blues & Roots Album
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Audio Engineering Society (AES) Membership
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
United Musicians & Allied Workers (UMAW) Membership
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other