Audio engineer and sound designer with 30+ years of experience delivering broadcast-quality audio for music, podcasts, and multimedia. Calm, solutions-oriented, and focused on creating engaging listening experiences—especially under tight deadlines. I lead live and remote recording workflows, handle post-production from edit through master, troubleshoot technical issues in real time, and bring a creative-composer mindset to sound design, restoration, and mix-making for a wide range of clients and productions.

Brett Barton

Audio engineer and sound designer with 30+ years of experience delivering broadcast-quality audio for music, podcasts, and multimedia. Calm, solutions-oriented, and focused on creating engaging listening experiences—especially under tight deadlines. I lead live and remote recording workflows, handle post-production from edit through master, troubleshoot technical issues in real time, and bring a creative-composer mindset to sound design, restoration, and mix-making for a wide range of clients and productions.

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Audio engineer and sound designer with 30+ years of experience delivering broadcast-quality audio for music, podcasts, and multimedia. Calm, solutions-oriented, and focused on creating engaging listening experiences—especially under tight deadlines.

I lead live and remote recording workflows, handle post-production from edit through master, troubleshoot technical issues in real time, and bring a creative-composer mindset to sound design, restoration, and mix-making for a wide range of clients and productions.

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Work Experience

Co-Founder / Sound Designer & Composer at G&B Sound Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing a sound design agency with an anticipated 2026 web launch and an expanding portfolio. Work includes sound design for consumer and financial brands, soundtrack composition and mixing for ad campaigns, voice-over production, and original songwriting/mixing for television credits. Own the end-to-end creative audio direction from concept through delivery.
Podcast Audio Engineer at ACA
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead audio engineer for multiple live-streamed podcasts, performing real-time mixing of hosts, guests, callers, music, and advertisements during live broadcasts. Record, edit, restore, mix, and master podcast episodes while maintaining consistent broadcast-quality sound and meeting demanding production deadlines. Troubleshoot technical issues during live and remote recording sessions to keep productions running smoothly. Prepare and publish completed episodes across multiple podcast and streaming platforms. Maintain and optimize studio audio systems, recording workstations, and production workflows.
Production Designer, Sound Engineer and Voice Talent at AccuRadio.com
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Created advertisements for corporate clients and ensured audio quality control/maintenance of multiple music formats including jazz, electronic, classical, and underground rock stations. Produced and implemented a redesign for AccuRadio sweeps to improve station brand presentation. Also contributed as voice talent for broadcast-style spots and related station content.
Studio / Recording and Post Production Engineer at JoyRide Studios
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Engineered and mixed local and national artists, working alongside producers on original recordings for multiple labels and projects. Mastered CD and vinyl releases, including work credited to established artists. Recorded foley and ADR for commercials, films, and industrials. Collaborated with creative teams to produce polished deliverables for release schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theory and Composition at Wheaton College
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Composition credits (field study) at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Qualifications

Pro Tools (broadcast workflow experience; no formal certification stated)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Logic Pro X Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Final Cut Pro Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services