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Hi, I’m Michael Costa, an audio professional with decades of hands-on experience in recording, editing, mixing, mastering and restoration. I’ve grown up with Pro Tools since its inception and have contributed as an external beta tester for Avid and a large number of their third parties for more than 20 years, including AI-driven tools such as iZotope RX and Waves Clarity.
Over the years I have completed thousands of projects, teaching sound production at Melbourne Polytechnic, and sharing knowledge as a Groove 3 tutorial author and as a contributor to Production Expert. I thrive on solving audio challenges, preserving signal integrity, and delivering production-ready results across formats and platforms.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Self Employed at Self Employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentFocus on audio, music production, installation work and Groove3 tutorials; operates with an ICON-based Pro Tools system; stays on pulse of modern audio production.
Director at STREAM AV Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - September 13, 2025During its heyday, Stream AV was one of Australia’s leading audio production & DVD facilities. Within Australia, it was possibly the only “Hollywood” level DVD house featuring a fully integrated world-class audio suite, doing extensive work in 5.1 as well as stereo. Stream AV’s achievements were far reaching, and within that, Michael also became a highly skilled DVD author and competent video editor.
Sound Production Teacher at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025Teaching audio recording, manipulation and mixing techniques centred around latest generation Pro Tools systems and SSL and Audient based recording studios.
Self-Employed Audio Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Self Employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentFocused on audio production and installation work; created internet-based tutorials on Groove3; maintained an ICON-based Pro Tools system and stayed on the pulse of modern audio production.
Director at STREAM AV Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - September 13, 2025Directed STREAM AV, a leading Australian audio production and DVD facility with a world-class audio suite; produced 5.1 and stereo mixes and DVD authoring; also skilled in DVD authoring and video editing.
Sound Production Teacher at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025Taught audio recording, manipulation and mixing techniques centered around Pro Tools-based studios and SSL/Audient-based setups.
Audio Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Self-Employed / Michael Costa
January 1, 2010 - PresentFocussed on music production and installation work; operates a high-end Pro Tools system; creates internet tutorials for Groove3; provides professional audio services to clients and projects.
Director at STREAM AV Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Led a leading Australian audio production & DVD facility; oversaw 5.1 and stereo work, DVD authoring, and video editing; contributed to multi-channel audio for major projects.
Sound Production Teacher at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Taught audio recording, manipulation and mixing techniques focused on Pro Tools, SSL and Audient-based studios.
Director, Co-Owner at Stream AV
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Full-service audio and DVD production facility, specialising in surround and stereo audio mixes and masters. Platinum certified work for John Farnham, INXS, Little River Band, Bachelor Girl and many others. Provided voice over recording services for numerous radio and television commercials, producing and directing talent, and then editing and mixing production-ready audio, adhering to modern standards to ensure technical compatibility.
Audio Professional at Self Employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentCompleted thousands of projects recording, editing, mixing, mastering, repairing and restoring audio. Highly proficient in Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX Advanced, Acon Digital Acoustica, and other forensic level audio tools.
Teacher of Sound Production at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2021Teacher of audio recording, manipulation and mixing techniques centred around latest generation Pro Tools systems and SSL and Audient based recording studios.
Audio Software Beta Tester
January 1, 2000 - PresentOngoing evaluation and input to numerous professional audio developers including Avid, Waves, iZotope, Sonnox, Eventide, Slate Digital, McDSP, Kush Audio and many others.
Tutorial Author at Groove 3
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019Author of numerous long-form video tutorial series for Groove3.com. Created with expertise in Avid Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro and Telestream ScreenFlow. Provided audiobook and podcast-like services for the paid video learning market.
Contributor at Production Expert
January 1, 2020 - PresentRegular contributor evaluating the latest software processing and virtual instrument technology from major brands.
Self Employed Audio Professional
January 1, 2010 - PresentCompleted thousands of projects recording, editing, mixing, mastering, repairing and restoring audio. Highly proficient in Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX Advanced, Acon Digital Acoustica, and other forensic level audio tools.
Audio Software Beta Tester at Independent / Various developers
January 1, 2000 - PresentOngoing evaluation and input to numerous professional audio developers including Avid, Waves, iZotope, Sonnox, Eventide, Slate Digital, McDSP, Kush Audio and many others.
Tutorial Author at Groove 3.com
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019Author of numerous long-form video tutorial series for Groove 3.com. Created with expertise in Avid Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro and Telestream ScreenFlow. Provided audiobook and podcast like services for the paid video learning market.
Contributor at Production Expert.com
January 1, 2020 - PresentRegular contributor to this top-tier, leading resource for audio professionals, evaluating the latest software processing and virtual instrument technology from major brands.
Self Employed Audio Professional at Independent / Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentCompleted thousands of projects recording, editing, mixing, mastering, repairing and restoring audio. Highly proficient in Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX Advanced, Acon Digital Acoustica, and other forensic level audio tools.
Audio Software Beta Tester at Various
January 1, 2000 - PresentOngoing evaluation and input to numerous professional audio developers including Avid, Waves, iZotope, Sonnox, Eventide, Slate Digital, McDSP, Kush Audio and many others.
Education
TAE40110, TAELLN411 & TAEASS502 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018BA (Music) [Music Technology] at La Trobe University, Bundoora
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989TAE40110, TAELLN411 & TAEASS502 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018BA (Music) [Music Technology] at La Trobe University, Bundoora
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989TAE40110, TAELLN411 & TAEASS502 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018BA (Music) [Music Technology] at La Trobe University, Bundoora
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989Bachelor’s Degree, Music and Music Technology at La Trobe University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989TAE 40110 Teaching Certification at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2013 - March 9, 2026TAELLN 411 & TAEASS 502 Teaching Certifications at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2018 - March 9, 2026Bachelor’s Degree, Music and Music Technology at La Trobe University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989TAE 40110 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013TAELLN 411 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013TAEASS 502 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Music Technology at La Trobe University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989TAE 40110 at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013TAELLN 411 & TAEASS 502 (Teaching Certifications) at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Qualifications
Pro Tools Expert
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025TAE 40110 Teaching Certification
January 1, 2013 - March 9, 2026TAELLN 411 & TAEASS 502 Teaching Certifications
January 1, 2018 - March 9, 2026TAE 40110
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013TAELLN 411
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013TAEASS 502
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Teaching Certifications (2018)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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