I’m Charles (Charlie) Watts, a veteran audio professional with over 48 years spanning touring, FOH live sound, post production, and music recording for film, TV, and immersive acoustic disciplines. My career began as a DJ at WCHV-AM and WCCV-FM at 16, and since then I’ve collaborated with Disney, Sony Music, Warner Bros., Universal, numerous independent labels, and a wide range of artists. I’ve recorded, mixed, and mastered more than 7500 titles, and I’ve designed and built studio spaces, turnkey audio systems, and bespoke electronics for high-profile clients. Today I’m a forward-thinking specialist focused on the frontier of immersive audio and the next wave of sound in music and film. I pioneered surround sound rooms and 5.1 remix workflows years before many majors adopted the format, and I’m already crafting immersive mixes for feature projects. I’m excited to re-enter the live production arena, guiding venues and productions to pristine, emotionally engaging sound while helping clients explore new listening spaces and immersive experiences.…

Charles (Charlie) Howard Watts III

I’m Charles (Charlie) Watts, a veteran audio professional with over 48 years spanning touring, FOH live sound, post production, and music recording for film, TV, and immersive acoustic disciplines. My career began as a DJ at WCHV-AM and WCCV-FM at 16, and since then I’ve collaborated with Disney, Sony Music, Warner Bros., Universal, numerous independent labels, and a wide range of artists. I’ve recorded, mixed, and mastered more than 7500 titles, and I’ve designed and built studio spaces, turnkey audio systems, and bespoke electronics for high-profile clients. Today I’m a forward-thinking specialist focused on the frontier of immersive audio and the next wave of sound in music and film. I pioneered surround sound rooms and 5.1 remix workflows years before many majors adopted the format, and I’m already crafting immersive mixes for feature projects. I’m excited to re-enter the live production arena, guiding venues and productions to pristine, emotionally engaging sound while helping clients explore new listening spaces and immersive experiences.…

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I’m Charles (Charlie) Watts, a veteran audio professional with over 48 years spanning touring, FOH live sound, post production, and music recording for film, TV, and immersive acoustic disciplines. My career began as a DJ at WCHV-AM and WCCV-FM at 16, and since then I’ve collaborated with Disney, Sony Music, Warner Bros., Universal, numerous independent labels, and a wide range of artists. I’ve recorded, mixed, and mastered more than 7500 titles, and I’ve designed and built studio spaces, turnkey audio systems, and bespoke electronics for high-profile clients.

Today I’m a forward-thinking specialist focused on the frontier of immersive audio and the next wave of sound in music and film. I pioneered surround sound rooms and 5.1 remix workflows years before many majors adopted the format, and I’m already crafting immersive mixes for feature projects. I’m excited to re-enter the live production arena, guiding venues and productions to pristine, emotionally engaging sound while helping clients explore new listening spaces and immersive experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

On Air DJ at WCHV-AM / WCCV-FM
January 1, 1973 - Present
On-air DJ at Charlottesville, VA stations; laid early broadcasting and live sound foundation for a multi-decade career.
Understudy and FOH Sound Engineer at Hanley Sound
January 1, 1975 - Present
FOH and live sound engineering duties under Bill Hanley, a pioneer in large-scale event systems.
Main Systems Engineer, Crew Chief & Front of House Live Sound Mixer at Midwest Sound Exchange
January 1, 1976 - Present
Led touring sound and systems integration for major acts including Foghat, Aerosmith, ELO, Rush, The Cars and more.
Founder & Owner at SoundStage25
January 1, 1982 - Present
Pioneered touring lighting design; first US importer of Avolites control packs, Thomas Trusses, enabling fast, flexible lighting systems for national acts.
Chief Engineer at Soundcastle Studios
January 1, 1990 - Present
Head engineer at a prominent LA studio, overseeing recording and mixing for high-profile artists and projects.
Owner / Mastering Engineer at Wattsmixers
January 1, 1992 - Present
World-class mastering facility serving major labels, indie labels, and artists; continued success through the Napster era.
CEO at Techovoice Mastering
January 1, 2000 - Present
Partnered with Robert Lanzner to expand mastering capabilities, acquiring state-of-the-art equipment focused on 5.1 surround sound.
Surround Sound Remix Producer / Lead Engineer at Warner Bros. & Rhino Records
January 1, 2003 - Present
Negotiated and secured exclusive contract for creating new 96kHz/24-bit Surround Sound remixes of catalog albums for re-release.
Studio Designer / Surround Sound Studio Builder at Self-initiated projects
January 1, 2004 - Present
Redesigned and rebuilt stereo studios into immersive surround spaces; led acoustics redesign and construction on multi-month timelines.
Immersive Audio Specialist / Visionary at Independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Equipped with proprietary immersive audio workflows; mixing for 360-degree listening environments in film and music; actively designing spaces for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) at Virginia Tech University
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Major in Communications Electronics at Emory University
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services