I'm Natalia Mamcarczyk, a Spatial Audio Engineer and Artist based in Bristol, UK. I specialise in immersive audio design, Dolby Atmos, higher-order ambisonics, binaural recording, and 3D microphone arrays, with a focus on translating listening experiences across formats and contexts. As a researcher-educator and freelance practitioner, I mentor MA students, design immersive audio installations, lead workshops, and build public-facing studio projects that invite collaboration and inclusive practice.

Natalia Mamcarczyk

I'm Natalia Mamcarczyk, a Spatial Audio Engineer and Artist based in Bristol, UK. I specialise in immersive audio design, Dolby Atmos, higher-order ambisonics, binaural recording, and 3D microphone arrays, with a focus on translating listening experiences across formats and contexts. As a researcher-educator and freelance practitioner, I mentor MA students, design immersive audio installations, lead workshops, and build public-facing studio projects that invite collaboration and inclusive practice.

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I’m Natalia Mamcarczyk, a Spatial Audio Engineer and Artist based in Bristol, UK. I specialise in immersive audio design, Dolby Atmos, higher-order ambisonics, binaural recording, and 3D microphone arrays, with a focus on translating listening experiences across formats and contexts.

As a researcher-educator and freelance practitioner, I mentor MA students, design immersive audio installations, lead workshops, and build public-facing studio projects that invite collaboration and inclusive practice.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Norwegian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Mentor, Guest Lecturer at University College London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Mentorship of MA Designing Audio Experiences projects; support immersive audio installations, project management and technical assistance.
Module Tutor at University of West London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Design and delivery of L7 Immersive Audio and Research Methods modules.
Module Leader at dBs Institute
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and delivery of modules L5-L7: Spatial Audio, Immersive Audio, Innovation in Sound, Post Production, Research Practice.
Freelance Sound Artist & Audio Engineer at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - Present
Immersive Audio production, composition, sound design, recording & sound installation design; sound residencies, artist development, R&D, consultation.
Technician at dBs Institute
January 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Maintenance of hardware/software, technical demonstration, CPD, 1-2-1 support, procurement.
Technician at dBs Institute
January 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Maintenance of hardware/software, CPD, on-call support, procurement (Part-Time).
Radio Broadcast Producer at 1020 Radio, Noods Radio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Produced and hosted live and pre-recorded radio shows.
Field Recording Project at Self-funded (SW Coast Path project)
July 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Binaural field recording hike for Women's Aid; field recording, spatial mastering and project management.
Immersive Audio Residency Participant at Watershed, Real World Studios, MyWorld
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced immersive audio work using spatial and 3D mic techniques.
Immersive Audio Consultation at Point & Source
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided engineering and consultation for immersive audio projects.
Project Mentor, Guest Lecturer at University College London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Mentorship of major project development for MA Designing Audio Experiences students (L7); developing immersive audio installations, technical support, project management; guest lectures in Dolby Atmos
Module Tutor at University of West London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Design and delivery of modules L7: Immersive Audio, Research Methods
Module Leader at dBs Institute
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and delivery of modules L5,6&7: Spatial Audio, Immersive Audio, Innovation in Sound, Post Production, Research Practice
Sound Artist and Audio Engineer at Self-Employed Freelance
October 1, 2018 - Present
Immersive Audio production, composition, sound design, recording & sound installation design; sound residencies, artist development, R&D, consultation
Technician at dBs Institute
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Maintenance of hardware and software, technical demonstration, CPD, 1-2-1 support, procurement
Technician (Part Time) at dBs Institute
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Maintenance of hardware and software, technical demonstration, CPD, 1-2-1 support, procurement
Radio Broadcast Producer/Host at 1020 Radio, Noods Radio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Produced and hosted live and pre-recorded radio shows; audio production, voiceover, live streaming
Project Mentor, Guest Lecturer at University College London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Mentorship of major project development for MA Designing Audio Experiences students (L7); developing immersive audio installations, technical support, project management. Guest lectures in Dolby Atmos.
Module Tutor at University of West London
February 1, 2025 - Present
Design and delivery of modules L7: Immersive Audio, Research Methods.
Module Leader at dBs Institute
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and delivery of modules L5,6&7: Spatial Audio, Immersive Audio, Innovation in Sound, Post Production, Research Practice.
Freelance Sound Artist and Audio Engineer at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - Present
Immersive Audio production, composition, sound design, recording & sound installation design; Sound residencies, artist development, R&D, consultation.
Technician (Full Time) at dBs Institute
January 31, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Maintenance of hardware and software, technical demonstration, CPD, 1-2-1 support, procurement.
Technician (Part Time) at dBs Institute
January 31, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Maintenance of hardware and software, technical demonstration, CPD, 1-2-1 support, procurement.
Radio Broadcast Producer/Host at 1020 Radio / Noods Radio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Produced and hosted live and pre-recorded radio shows.
Field Recording Practitioner at Self-funded (SWCP Fundraiser)
July 31, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Binaural recording hike of South West Coast Path for Women's Aid.
Immersive Audio Consultant at Point & Source
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided engineering and consultation for immersive audio projects.
Immersive Audio Studio Developer at Hypha Studios / Broadwalk
December 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Developed public immersive audio studio with Dolby Atmos.
Field Recording Course Designer at Beats by Girlz / British Council
December 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Designed and delivered field recording music production course as part of My City, My Voice project.
Immersive Audio Residency at Watershed, Real World Studios, MyWorld
December 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Produced immersive audio work using spatial and 3D mic techniques.
Workshop Designer at dBs Institute
December 31, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Designed and led spatial audio workshops for BA/MA students.

Education

MSc at University of Huddersfield
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
BA at dBs Institute, Bristol
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
BA at Jagiellonian University, Cracow // UCL London
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2012
MSc in Music Technology and Sound Production at University of Huddersfield
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
BA in Music Production and Sound Engineering at dBs Institute, Bristol
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
BA in European Studies at Jagiellonian University / UCL London
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2012
Master of Science (MSc) in Music Technology and Sound Production at University of Huddersfield
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Production and Sound Engineering at dBs Institute, Bristol
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in European Studies at Jagiellonian University, Krakow / UCL London
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2012

Qualifications

Pro Tools User Certification
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Pro Tools 110 User Certification
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
AES Technical Committee for Spatial Audio
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AES Technical Committee for Interactive Media
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
110 Pro Tools User Certification
January 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
State Music School Certification (I grade)
January 1, 2007 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other