I'm an enthusiastic audio and tech engineer with decades of experience, a passion for shaping the future of sound, and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach. I have deep hands-on expertise with analog and digital systems, equalization, dynamics processing, time-based processing, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, noise reduction, and audio repair, along with building and maintaining Mac and Windows systems. My background spans education, studio production, and high-level quality assurance, with extensive experience in acoustics, monitoring, and audio workflow design. I'm motivated to join a forward-thinking team that is creating and implementing fresh, innovative audio idea. I thrive in environments that value learning, collaboration, and pushing boundaries, and I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills to ensure projects exceed expectations in an efficient timeline.

Warren Sokol

I'm an enthusiastic audio and tech engineer with decades of experience, a passion for shaping the future of sound, and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach. I have deep hands-on expertise with analog and digital systems, equalization, dynamics processing, time-based processing, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, noise reduction, and audio repair, along with building and maintaining Mac and Windows systems. My background spans education, studio production, and high-level quality assurance, with extensive experience in acoustics, monitoring, and audio workflow design. I'm motivated to join a forward-thinking team that is creating and implementing fresh, innovative audio idea. I thrive in environments that value learning, collaboration, and pushing boundaries, and I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills to ensure projects exceed expectations in an efficient timeline.

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I’m an enthusiastic audio and tech engineer with decades of experience, a passion for shaping the future of sound, and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach. I have deep hands-on expertise with analog and digital systems, equalization, dynamics processing, time-based processing, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, noise reduction, and audio repair, along with building and maintaining Mac and Windows systems. My background spans education, studio production, and high-level quality assurance, with extensive experience in acoustics, monitoring, and audio workflow design.

I’m motivated to join a forward-thinking team that is creating and implementing fresh, innovative audio idea. I thrive in environments that value learning, collaboration, and pushing boundaries, and I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills to ensure projects exceed expectations in an efficient timeline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Glendale Community College
February 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching Studio Recording 1 for the Recording Technology program. Responsibilities include acoustics, microphone technology and use, signal flow and special processing; curriculum design; daily instruction; testing and grading projects and finals.
Tech Support Agent at Universal Audio
March 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Remote tech/customer support for software and hardware on Mac & Windows; providing solutions for customers worldwide; supported early release of LUNA DAW.
Mastering Engineer at United Recording Studios
November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020
Designed and relaunched the Mastering room; handled technical and artistic aspects of mastering sessions; delivered final masters for CD, broadcast, archival, vinyl, ADM; managed marketing, client service, bookings, invoicing, and maintained client relationships.
Mastering / Production, QC / Tech Engineer at Universal Mastering Studio
February 1, 2010 - December 1, 2016
Wore multiple hats including Mastering, audio production, QC, format conversions, Codec encoding and computer maintenance for all seven Universal Mastering studios. Contributed to designing workflow and standards for Mastered For iTunes (ADM); conducted research and hosted listening demonstrations for Apple and UMG.
Instructor - Audio Production School at Pinnacle College - Audio Institute
September 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010
Instructed classes on basic to advanced recording, mixing, and editing; classroom lectures and in-studio workshops; curriculum design; student tutoring; testing and grading.
Temporary Analog to Digital Archive Engineer – Phoenix Project at Universal Music Group
January 31, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Archived Universal Music Group's analog master tapes to current high-resolution digital format; created a new digital master with QC and thorough documentation for future releases.
Recording, Mixing, Mastering Engineer at Clear Cut Acoustic
January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2009
Lead audio engineer for live and studio recordings for independent classical performances and the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra; handled setup, recording, editing, noise reduction and mastering; production of Classical Concert Series and related projects.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Mesa Community College
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Instructed basic to advanced recording, mixing, editing, and exporting for mastering; labs in a well-equipped studio; curriculum development and student tutoring.
Freelance Recording/Mixing Engineer at Living Head Audio Recording
August 1, 2000 - December 1, 2009
Lead and assistant engineer; pre-production and session work; collaboration with artists to translate their sound visions into recorded results.
Podcast Studio Designer / Audio Engineer at NoJumper Podcast
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Built a professional podcasting studio, including gear sourcing, installation, setup, and ongoing engineering; managed system upgrades to meet evolving needs.

Education

Advanced Audio Production at The Recording Workshop
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Mastered For iTunes – MfiT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

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