I am a dynamic, driven audio engineer and recording artist with a passion for delivering professional-grade audio experiences across studio and live environments. I have hands-on industry experience through my work at Waves, internships at Top Hat Studios, and involvement with the Big Ears Music Festival. I specialize in creative microphone techniques, accurate audio capture, organized DAW workflow and file management, acoustic treatment, and recording/mixing live-tracked performances. With certifications in Dante Level 2 and as a Pro Tools Specialist, I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, eMotion LV1, and iZotope RX. My experience ranges from hardware repair and quality control to studio scoring and live event recording technician roles, always driven by a passion for sound and music production.

Zac Wood

I am a dynamic, driven audio engineer and recording artist with a passion for delivering professional-grade audio experiences across studio and live environments. I have hands-on industry experience through my work at Waves, internships at Top Hat Studios, and involvement with the Big Ears Music Festival. I specialize in creative microphone techniques, accurate audio capture, organized DAW workflow and file management, acoustic treatment, and recording/mixing live-tracked performances. With certifications in Dante Level 2 and as a Pro Tools Specialist, I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, eMotion LV1, and iZotope RX. My experience ranges from hardware repair and quality control to studio scoring and live event recording technician roles, always driven by a passion for sound and music production.

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I am a dynamic, driven audio engineer and recording artist with a passion for delivering professional-grade audio experiences across studio and live environments. I have hands-on industry experience through my work at Waves, internships at Top Hat Studios, and involvement with the Big Ears Music Festival. I specialize in creative microphone techniques, accurate audio capture, organized DAW workflow and file management, acoustic treatment, and recording/mixing live-tracked performances.

With certifications in Dante Level 2 and as a Pro Tools Specialist, I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, eMotion LV1, and iZotope RX. My experience ranges from hardware repair and quality control to studio scoring and live event recording technician roles, always driven by a passion for sound and music production.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Hardware Services Technician at WAVES AUDIO
July 1, 2020 - Present
Performed hardware repair on Waves eMotion LV1 Console, SoundGrid DSP Systems, and select vendor IO’s. Responsible for quality control, testing administration, data logging, and service center training.
Audio Engineer / Owner at Wood Shed Recording Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present

Education

Associate in Applied Science, Audio Production Engineering at Pellissippi State Community College
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Dante Level 2 (2nd Ed)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Avid Certified | Pro Tools Game Audio Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Waves Mixing Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services