With over 30 years of experience in mixing stereo and surround, I’ve done promos, television shows, TV ads, documentaries, short films, and audiobooks. I specialize in re-recording/mixing, sound design, ADR, VO recording, and post-production for broadcast and streaming content. I own ShinyShone Sound and have worked as a staff and freelance mixer for CBS, NBC Universal, FOX, Telepictures, and more. I’m proficient with Mac and PC-based Pro Tools Ultimate, elite noise-reduction plugins, and iZotope RX Post Production Suite 8.

Russ Grubbs

With over 30 years of experience in mixing stereo and surround, I’ve done promos, television shows, TV ads, documentaries, short films, and audiobooks. I specialize in re-recording/mixing, sound design, ADR, VO recording, and post-production for broadcast and streaming content. I own ShinyShone Sound and have worked as a staff and freelance mixer for CBS, NBC Universal, FOX, Telepictures, and more. I’m proficient with Mac and PC-based Pro Tools Ultimate, elite noise-reduction plugins, and iZotope RX Post Production Suite 8.

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With over 30 years of experience in mixing stereo and surround, I’ve done promos, television shows, TV ads, documentaries, short films, and audiobooks. I specialize in re-recording/mixing, sound design, ADR, VO recording, and post-production for broadcast and streaming content. I own ShinyShone Sound and have worked as a staff and freelance mixer for CBS, NBC Universal, FOX, Telepictures, and more. I’m proficient with Mac and PC-based Pro Tools Ultimate, elite noise-reduction plugins, and iZotope RX Post Production Suite 8.

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Work Experience

Owner and Audio Mixer at ShinyShone Sound
January 1, 2019 - Present
Owner and audio mixer providing sound mixing services for various clients including design groups and networks.
Re-Recording Mixer at Picture Head
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Mixing television and online commercials for the latest movies and streaming television shows.
Staff Audio Mixer at CBS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Mixed promos for CBS Television Distribution.
Freelance Audio Mixer at NBC Universal
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Mixed promos for the Bravo Network.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Pixel Plantation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Mixed promos for ABC Family and M3.
Audio Mixer at CBS
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Edited and conformed audio tracks for CBS Paramount International Distribution.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Play Creative TV
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Mixed promos for the Syfy Network.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Tao Creative
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Mixed 5.1 movie trailer and 5.1 BluRay Sizzle Reels. Also mixed DVD and Blu-Ray release promos.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Storm Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Mixed promos for Rescue Me, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Criminal Minds, DVD on TV, and the behind the scenes web promos for the FX Network television series Terriers.
Staff Audio Mixer at FOX
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Mixed On Air Promotions and Movie spots for My Network TV.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Wholly Cow Audio
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Mixed Television and Radio commercials.
Staff Audio Mixer at Telepictures Productions
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007
Mixed TV and radio promos for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Judge Mathis, and EXTRA. Also mixed game shows, sales presentations, awards tapes, and Ellen DeGeneres comedic videos for in-show.
Staff Audio Mixer at Waveworks Post
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Mixed TV show “America’s Most Wanted” for FOX Television. I also mixed televisionshows and promos for HGTV, McDonald’s, Mobil, United Way, and WTTG FOX 5.
Staff Audio Mixer/Assistant at Chicago Recording Company
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Managed satellite location and assisted on TV and radio spots for McDonald’s, Miller Beer, Sealy, Cheer, and Honda. Recorded, mixed, and mastered audio books on tape.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Engineering at Columbia College, Chicago, IL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Promax Awards
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment