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Hi, I’m Tom Knott, a dubbing mixer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience in professional recording studios, post production for TV, and extensive live touring and performance. I run my own Pro Tools rig and work across location recording, sound design, Foley, ADR and voiceover sessions, music recording, producing, mixing and mastering with a strong focus on delivering high-quality material on deadline.
I’ve also taught audio post production and sound for screen at universities, mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners. I’m comfortable coordinating with TV executives, producers and performers to achieve the best possible sound for each project.
Example Mastering Projects:
The Earlies “Morning Wonder” radio edit 2025 remaster - track sent on request.
Driver Drive Faster album “Open House” mastered by Tom Knott - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Bugs In Ember album “Take These Bones” mastered By Tom Knott - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
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Work Experience
Freelance Sound Engineer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - PresentTelevision mixing, recording, Foley, tracklay, sound design; final mixes to EBU R128 or client specs; creating stems; remote sessions via Source Connect; cleanup with iZotope RX10; location recording; delivering high-quality material within tight deadlines; working on Pro Tools rigs or in Post Production studios.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production at Boomsatsuma
January 1, 2023 - PresentDelivering lectures and instruction on film post production sound, teaching Pro Tools, and guiding students to complete audio for their films in Pro Tools.
Associate Lecturer in Film Making – Sound For Screen at University of the West of England (UWE)
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Delivering a module on sound in film, planning course content, delivering lectures on various elements of sound for film, supporting practical work, marking student assignments, and holding feedback sessions.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production – Film, Television and Digital Production BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Delivering workshops and technical assistance (primarily in Pro Tools) for final-year students; helping plan the delivery of Audio Post Production education; supporting practical work.
Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager and Musician at Airtight Productions Ltd.
December 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025Delivering high-quality recordings and mixes; mastering for release; client project management; running day-to-day studio operations; arranging and producing music; coaching vocalists and ensembles; completing projects started elsewhere; collaborating with other producers; 5.1 mixing; sourcing hired gear.
Musician (Guitar, Trumpet and Backing Vocals) at The Earlies
December 31, 2008 - October 21, 2025Live performances and tours; co-producing, recording and mixing material; working with associated artists; mastering; extensive touring and TV/radio appearances.
Musician (Guitar, Trumpet and Backing Vocals) at I Am Kloot
December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025Live performances, tours, TV and radio appearances; expanding the live setup from a trio to a six-piece band; helping realise studio material in live performances.
Freelance Session Musician at Self-employed / Various
March 1, 2017 - PresentSession guitarist; live performances and studio work for various projects and broadcasts (BBC Earth, etc.).
Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager and Musician at Level One Studios
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025Engineer sessions on Logic; learned and reconfigured studio workflow; built efficiency and client satisfaction.
Musician (Guitar) / Band Member at Rocketfield (band)
December 31, 2001 - October 21, 2025Started band, rehearsed, gigged, wrote material; pursued independent release with label deals; involvement in early studio work.
Business Partner at Blanc Mange Communications (record label)
December 31, 1998 - October 21, 2025Gained funding, label design and artwork; event promotion; CD/vinyl production; contracts; distribution.
Programmer, Producer and Musician at Luba Luft (band)
December 31, 1997 - October 21, 2025Arranged and programmed songs; recorded and mixed; live show planning and execution; early experimentation with Cubase on Atari.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Level One Studios
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025Engineer sessions for clients on Logic; early professional experience with paying clients.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Various / Doghouse Post Production
January 1, 2012 - PresentMixing, recording, Foley, tracklay, sound design; VoiceOver/ADR; remote sessions via Source Connect; cleanup with iZotope RX10; location recording; delivering final material to client specs (EBU R128 or similar); works solo and in Post Production studios. Projects and roles for Doghouse Post include tracklay, dialogue editing and mix work across multiple TV/film projects.
Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager and Musician at Airtight Productions Ltd.
December 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025Deliver high‑quality recordings and mixes across many styles; mastering; client liaison; studio management; 5.1 mixing; setting up hired gear and coordinating sessions; coaching vocalists and ensembles; completing projects and passing files to other studios; working with a diverse range of clients and projects.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production at Boomsatsuma
January 1, 2023 - PresentDelivering lectures and instruction on film post production sound; teaching Pro Tools; advising students on completing audio for their films; supporting assignments and marking.
Associate Lecturer in Film Making – Sound For Screen at University of the West of England (UWE)
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Delivering modules on sound in film; planning course content; delivering lectures on Foley, atmos, mixing, music; supporting student work and marking.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production – Film, Television and Digital Production BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025Delivering workshops and technical assistance in Pro Tools; planning audio post production delivery; assisting third-year students; support for future course delivery.
Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager and Musician at Airtight Productions Ltd.
December 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025Re-listed here to reflect continued involvement in the studio environment and client projects during 2002–2011; same responsibilities as above including studio management, client liaison and multi‑style recording.
Freelance Session Musician at Independent
March 1, 2017 - PresentSession guitarist and vocalist work for various projects; touring and recording with multiple bands; contributing to live performances and studio sessions.
Musician (Guitar, Trumpet and Backing Vocals) at I Am Kloot
December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025Live performances with the band including tours, festivals, TV and radio appearances; expanded the live setup from a trio to a six‑piece; contributed to live album Hold Back The Night (2015).
Musician (Guitar) at The Cocabelles
December 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025Live performances with a varied repertoire.
Musician (Guitar, Trumpet and Backing Vocals) at The Earlies
December 31, 2008 - October 21, 2025Live performances; co-producing, recording and mixing their material; mastering; work with associated projects (Micah P. Hinson, King Creosote); tours and TV/radio appearances.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Level One Studios
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025engineered sessions for clients on Logic; helped reconfigure studio workflows and built experience with client workflows.
Business Partner at Blanc Mange Communications
December 31, 1998 - October 21, 2025Gained funding via Prince's Trust; label design and artwork; event promotion; production of CDs and vinyl; contracts and distribution logistics.
Programmer, Producer and Musician at Luba Luft
December 31, 1997 - October 21, 2025Arranging and programming songs into trip‑hop style; recording and mixing; live show development; network building with venues and labels.
Sound Engineer / Mixing Engineer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - November 4, 2025Mixing, recording, Foley, tracklay, sound design; remote sessions using Source Connect; cleaning production audio with iZotope RX10; delivering final material in required formats; operating Pro Tools rigs; location recording.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production at Boomsatsuma
January 1, 2023 - November 4, 2025Delivering lectures and instruction on film post production sound; teaching Pro Tools; helping students complete audio for their films.
Associate Lecturer in Film Making – Sound For Screen at University of the West of England (UWE)
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Delivering module on sound in film; planning course content; delivering lectures, supporting practical work; marking and feedback.
Associate Lecturer in Audio Post Production – Film, Television and Digital Production BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Delivering workshops and technical assistance, primarily in Pro Tools, for 3rd year students; helping plan future delivery.
Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager and Musician at Airtight Productions Ltd.
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Delivering high-quality recordings and mixes; mastering; managing projects, bookings, invoicing, gear maintenance and staff coaching; 5.1 mixing; setting up hired gear.
Session Musician at Self-employed
March 1, 2017 - November 4, 2025Guitar, trumpet and backing vocals; live performance and studio sessions; collaborating with bands and artists.
Education
BA (Hons) Popular Music and Recording at University College, Salford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993BA (Hons) Popular Music and Recording at University College, Salford
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993A-Levels at Clevedon School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990GCSEs at Clevedon School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988O Levels at Clevedon School
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987BA (Hons) Popular Music and Recording at University College, Salford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993A-Levels at Clevedon School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990GCSEs at Clevedon School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988O Levels at Clevedon School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987Qualifications
BBC Academy - Sound Matters: Audibility and Loudness
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014Trumpet Grade 8 with merit
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989Music Theory Grade 5
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988RYA International Certificate of Competence (Coastal Waters)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025RYA Marine VHF Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025BBC Academy Sound Matters event on Audibility and Loudness
March 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025Trumpet grade 8 with merit
January 1, 1989 - October 21, 2025Music Theory grade 5
January 1, 1988 - October 21, 2025RYA International Certificate of Competence (Coastal Waters)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025RYA Marine VHF Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Trumpet Grade 8 with Merit
January 1, 1989 - November 4, 2025Music Theory Grade 5
January 1, 1988 - November 4, 2025RYA International Certificate of Competence (Coastal Waters)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025RYA Marine VHF Licence
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025BBC Academy – Sound Matters: Audibility and Loudness
March 1, 2014 - November 4, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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