James T. Rieder

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Hi, I'm James T. Rieder, a seasoned audio post-production professional specializing in sound design, dialog editing, original music, and sound effects for independent filmmakers and broadcasters.

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Hi, I’m James T. Rieder, a seasoned audio post-production professional specializing in sound design, dialog editing, original music, and sound effects for independent filmmakers and broadcasters. I run Suite Audio Sound Design, serving Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Cleveland with comprehensive audio postproduction, mastering, and deliverables using Cubase Pro 11 and ProTools 10.6. I also work as a Sound Supervisor and Mastering Engineer, ensuring top-quality results for every project.

With decades of hands-on experience, I’ve built and led digital studios, directed in-game and broadcast audio for professional teams, taught commercial audio production at Phoenix College, and operated The Production Source, a film/video and audio production company that created marketing and training videos for major brands.

  • 33 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 9 roles

Owner/Operator · Suite Audio Sound DesignDec 1998 – Present · 28 yrs

Own and operate a digital audio studio specializing in sound design, dialog editing, original music and sound effects editing for independent filmmakers and broadcasters. Provide audio postproduction services including SFX design and recording, complete sound design, and mastering digital audio deliverables using Cubase Pro 11 and ProTools 10.6. Also serve as sound supervisor and mastering engineer for clients.

Technical Director/Audio Manager · Phoenix Sports Marketing AuthorityJan 1998 – Sep 2025 · 27 yrs 9 mos

Technical Director/Audio Manager for the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks at US Airways Center and Chase Field. Built and operated a digital multi-track studio to serve league broadcast audio needs and post audio for regional ad agencies. Responsible for in-game video and audio production and Front of House mixing for each facility, broadcast television, radio, staging and lighting director; in-game production and entertainment supervisor for NBA and MLB; in-game entertainment production for teams in music, sound effects and graphics. Managed a full-time staff of 10.

Owner/Operator · Suite Audio Sound DesignJan 1998 – Present · 28 yrs 11 mos

Owner/operator of a digital audio studio specializing in sound design, dialog editing, original music and sound effects editing; audio postproduction in SFX design and recording; mastering digital audio deliverables; serves as Sound Supervisor and Mastering Engineer.

Guest Professor (Commercial Audio Production) · Phoenix CollegeJan 1997 – Sep 2025 · 28 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Audio Engineer · Various companies including The Record Plant (Hollywood), CA; Vintage Recorders (Phoenix, AZ); Go-Video Productions (Phoenix, AZ)Dec 1993 – Sep 2025 · 31 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Audio Engineer · Various (The Record Plant, Hollywood; Vintage Recorders, Phoenix; Go-Video Productions, Phoenix)Jan 1993 – Sep 2025 · 32 yrs 9 mos
Owner/Operator · The Production SourceJan 1993 – Sep 2025 · 32 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Audio Engineer · Various Companies including The Record Plant, Hollywood; CA Vintage Recorders, Phoenix, AZ; Go-Video Productions, Phoenix, AZJan 1993 – Sep 2025 · 32 yrs 9 mos

Education

BA in Radio & Television Engineering · Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Broadcasting1981 – 1985
BA in Radio & Television Engineering · Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Broadcasting1981 – 1985
BA in Radio & Television Engineering · Arizona State University (Walter Cronkite School of Broadcasting)2030 – 1985

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