Hi, I’m Malte Schäfer, a German Tonmeister and musician based near Frankfurt. I am a graduate from M.Mus. in Musikregie/Tonmeister at the Hochschule für Musik Detmold, Erich-Thienhaus-Institut, and I freelance for Hessischer Rundfunk and msm-productions Asia, working across postproduction, recording, and live sound. I love collaborating with orchestras and ensembles, blending technical precision with musical sensitivity to create immersive listening experiences. In my projects I enjoy tackling challenges from postproduction and acoustics to live broadcasts, always aiming for sonic clarity and emotional impact. When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me with my cello, piano or choir, continually exploring how sound can tell a story.

Malte Schäfer

Hi, I’m Malte Schäfer, a German Tonmeister and musician based near Frankfurt. I am a graduate from M.Mus. in Musikregie/Tonmeister at the Hochschule für Musik Detmold, Erich-Thienhaus-Institut, and I freelance for Hessischer Rundfunk and msm-productions Asia, working across postproduction, recording, and live sound. I love collaborating with orchestras and ensembles, blending technical precision with musical sensitivity to create immersive listening experiences. In my projects I enjoy tackling challenges from postproduction and acoustics to live broadcasts, always aiming for sonic clarity and emotional impact. When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me with my cello, piano or choir, continually exploring how sound can tell a story.

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Hi, I’m Malte Schäfer, a German Tonmeister and musician based near Frankfurt. I am a graduate from M.Mus. in Musikregie/Tonmeister at the Hochschule für Musik Detmold, Erich-Thienhaus-Institut, and I freelance for Hessischer Rundfunk and msm-productions Asia, working across postproduction, recording, and live sound. I love collaborating with orchestras and ensembles, blending technical precision with musical sensitivity to create immersive listening experiences.

In my projects I enjoy tackling challenges from postproduction and acoustics to live broadcasts, always aiming for sonic clarity and emotional impact. When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me with my cello, piano or choir, continually exploring how sound can tell a story.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer at Hessischer Rundfunk (Frankfurt Radio)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance audio engineer for radio broadcasts; responsibilities include sound engineering, editing, mixing, and live sound support.
Freelance Producer/Engineer at msm-productions Asia
April 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance contributor for msm-productions Asia; productions with Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Resound Collective, AJCJ Alumni Choir; duties include postproduction, editing, and infrastructure planning; based in Singapore.
Intern (Postproduction) at msm-productions Asia
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Postproduction (editing, mixing, noise removal).
Intern – Assistant for film music recording, restoration and remastering at Emil-Berliner-Studios
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assistant for film music recording, restoration and remastering.
Intern – 3D acoustical modeling at Müller-BBM
February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
3D computer modeling, acoustical simulation of concert halls.
Freelance Audio/Recording Engineer at Rondeau Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Projects with Collegium Vocale Gent led by Philippe Herreweghe, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir led by Ton Koopman, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Thomanerchor Leipzig (freelance engagements).
Intern – production of a chamber music concert, engineer for CD-recording, livestreams at Hessischer Rundfunk
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Internship in production of a chamber music concert, engineer for CD-recording, assistant for livestreams (Weseler Werft).
Computer-Tutor at ETI Detmold
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Responsibility for computers and network infrastructure (Ravenna).

Education

M.Mus. Musikregie/Tonmeister at Hochschule für Musik Detmold/Erich-Thienhaus-Institut
January 1, 2024 - June 17, 2026
B. Mus. Musikübertragung/Tonmeister at Hochschule für Musik Detmold/Erich-Thienhaus-Institut
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
General matriculation standard (Grade 1,0) at Christian-Wirth-Schule Usingen
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Advanced courses mathematics, physics at Christian-Wirth-Schule Usingen, Usingen (high school)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services