Zachary Bernstein
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dependable Sound Designer with 10+ years of experience in professional Audio Engineering and Sound Design. Successful at collaborating with artistic teams and providing high-quality sound editing. Fluent in various operating systems relating to sound edition and audio production including but not limited to Avid Pro Tools, S6 consoles, Linux, Windows, macOS, Logic Pro. A musician for 18 years, I have a vast knowledge of various artists and music history. This allows me to hold unique critical thinking skills for music placement and technical capabilities. Highly focused, motivated, and caring for the job at hand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Of Sound Design and Lead Audio Engineer
The H3 Podcast
01.2018 - Current
- Head of sound design and lead audio enginer of H3H3 podcast
- World renowned show
- Currently over 7 million subscribers on Youtube
- Over 40,000 viewers per show
- Organize, develop, and assist with audio production of 5 weekly podcast shows
- Specialize in Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems
- Proficient in Dante hardware, X32 Edit, S6 console
- Certified in Pro Tools and Logic Pro
Sound Designer
Moonstar Media
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted with audio production, for the documentary “Roll With Me” which appeared at Sun Dance and the Woodstock Film Festival.
- Organized sound mixing, and music placement for the production.
Audio Engineer
Indart Music
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided specialized customer service for clients
- Assisted in organization and styling of floor display
- Conducted customer outreach and scheduled tryon sessions and stylist appointments.
- Assisting with Pro
- Tools sessions, file transfers, Recording /Mixing engineer
- Daily assistance to Director and clients
- Engineering set up on microphones and proper cabling for the studio.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
Audio Engineer
Mystical Arts Studio
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Recording sessions, engineering set up on microphones and recording devices
- Checked sound quality to meet necessary standards
- Mixing, mastering
- Served as lead guitar component for various production projects.
Audio Engineer
Studio City Sound
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Studio work with pro-engineers, mixers and session musicians, including Patrick Seymour, known for work with the Eurhythmics, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
Intern
Fender Music Foundation
06.2015 - 08.2015
- An organization that grants musical instruments and equipment to educational programs
- Responsible for social media, restoration and repair of instruments
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Guitar Teacher
Guitar Merchant
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Organized client invoicing, scheduling and lesson management.
Education
Moorpark College
2019
Audio Engineering Program - Audio Engineering
Musicians Institute
12.2016
Course in Music Business Program - Audio/Engineering
Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA12.2016
Sierra Canyon High School
2016
Skills
- PROFICIENT IN:
- Pro-Tools
- Logic Pro
- Studio One
- Reason
- Wave Plug-
- Ins
- Analog/Digital Console OP
- Neve Consol 5088/API Consol
- SSL Duality
- Pro- Mixing
- Instrumentation set-up
- Mac OS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages,
- Keynote, Numbers, All aspects of Social Media
- Instrumentation set-up
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, All aspects of
- Song Composition
- Live Recording
- Project Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Audio Production
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Technically skilled in:. Analog/Digital Console Operations, Neve 5088/API
Additional Information
- HONORS AND RECOGNITION: , Honored as Sierra Canyon High School Performing Arts Recipient (2015) Lead Guitarist Sierra Canyon High School Winter/ Summer Showcase (2014-2016)
Timeline
Head Of Sound Design and Lead Audio Engineer
The H3 Podcast
01.2018 - Current
Sound Designer
Moonstar Media
11.2017 - 02.2018
Audio Engineer
Indart Music
01.2016 - 01.2017
Audio Engineer
Mystical Arts Studio
09.2015 - 02.2016
Audio Engineer
Studio City Sound
06.2015 - 01.2016
Intern
Fender Music Foundation
06.2015 - 08.2015
Guitar Teacher
Guitar Merchant
Moorpark College
Audio Engineering Program - Audio Engineering
Musicians Institute
Course in Music Business Program - Audio/Engineering
Musicians Institute
Sierra Canyon High School
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