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ELIZABETH ZUSIN

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Summary

Acoustical engineer with experience in signal processing, acoustics research, and audio systems design. Skilled in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, with hands-on work in 3D-printed acoustic materials, phonograph restoration, and live sound engineering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Live Sound Engineer

CG Audio
05.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for running more than 20 live shows around Rochester
  • Set up and operated sound equipment for live events as large as 1000 attendees
  • Worked on a Behringer Wing, X32, and XAir.

Recording Assistant

University of Rochester
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for setting up and dismantling concerts and rehearsals
  • Responsible for running video for concerts

Live Sound Intern

Audio Images
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in set up for concerts and festivals at large venues.
  • Coran audio, video, lights, and backline for events.

Front Desk

Premier Music Studio
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Organized music, created spreadsheets, worked with customers, and students.
  • Taught guitar to kids between the ages of 8 and 10.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts - Audio and Music Engineering, Russian

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Pelham Memorial High School
Pelham, NY
06-2023

Skills

  • MATLAB, C/C, Python
  • 3D printing
  • Pro Tools, Logic Pro
  • Research presenting and writing
  • Understanding of acoustics
  • Acoustical analysis
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Proficient in Russian

Projects

Testing the absorption coefficient of 3D printed perforated panels

  • Worked under a professor to 3D design and print perforated panels to measure their acoustical properties, including their absorption coefficients
  • https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0018715. Abstract for my presentation at the 184th Acoustical Society of America Meeting. Published in the 153rd volume of the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

Blind system identification for estimating phonograph cutting curves 

  • Responsible for analyzing and screening Shellac records for integration into a research based project
  • Analyzed more than 300 discs to determine their EQ curves with a machine learning program

Affiliations

Clubs and Organizations:

  • Secretary of the UofR Jewish Student's Association
  • Board member of UofR Chabad
  • Member of the EZs Ultimate Frisbee Team
  • Guitarist in No Jackets Required music performance club

Music:

  • Head recording engineer on a big band album
  • Guitar in several pit ensembles

Timeline

Live Sound Engineer

CG Audio
05.2025 - Current

Live Sound Intern

Audio Images
06.2024 - 09.2024

Recording Assistant

University of Rochester
01.2024 - Current

Front Desk

Premier Music Studio
11.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts - Audio and Music Engineering, Russian

University of Rochester

High School Diploma -

Pelham Memorial High School