Experience

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  Christian cummings

  Jan 2001 - now

  Freelance audio producer and recording engineer

  Freelance Recording Engineer, Record Producer, and Mix Engineer with 15+ years professional practice. • In charge of producing, engineering, managing and delivering complex, often international media projects• Internationally successful client base with projects in Sweden, Netherlands, UK, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Mexico• Experienced with recording small projects (contemporary bands, artists) and large ensembles (orchestras, 20+ piece ensembles)• Gold & Platinum Sales (RIAA)• Billboard charted singles and albums• Delivered hundreds of professional music and assorted media projectsNotable Clients: Ace Frehley (KISS), Alice Merton, Angels & Airwaves, As I Lay Dying, Benesser (Sweden), Black Lips, Brent Kutzle (One Republic), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Cage The Elephant, Cavetown (UK), Danna Paola (Mexico), Isabella "Machine" Summers (Florence + The Machine), J Roddy Walston and The Business, Jacob Collier, James TW (UK), Ken Andrews (Failure/Paramore) Matt Squire, Marcos Curiel (P.O.D.), Matthew Vasquez, Pierce The Veil, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Steve Churchyard, Steve Grand, The Magnettes (Sweden), Tiësto/Icona Pop, Unwritten Law, Vazquez Sounds (Mexico), Wicked Aura (Singapore)Notable Multimedia & Voice-Over Clients: Neil deGrasse Tyson (Cosmos, Season 3), Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives), Adam Richman (Man vs Food), Netflix, Viacom Networks (MTV, VH1), Discovery/Food Networks, Sony Music, Universal,Notable Studios: EastWest (Los Angeles), Foo Fighters' Studio 606 (Los Angeles), Different Fur (San Francisco), Studio Trilogy (San Francisco), BoomTown (Sweden), Svenska Grammofon Studion (Gothenburg, Sweden), Avatar/Power Station (New York), Signature Sound (San Diego) Show less

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  Capricorn studios

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Associate founder / manager / studio engineer

  • Assisted in building one of San Diego's longest running recording studio operations from the ground up• As studio manager developed systems for increased sales and efficiency • Honed production and engineering skills in both traditional analog (tape) and digital (DAW) environments

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  Stellacore media group

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2023

  President

  SC-MG specializes in Music Production, Immersive Audio, and digital entertainment development.• Managed and advised multiple entertainment projects • Consulted on multiple studio construction and redesign projects• Public Speaking / Presentations (Live At Heart in Sweden, San Diego Music Thing)• Created YouTube educational content• Produced After The Session podcast - guests include Producer Michael Beinhorn, Mastering Engineer Reuben Cohen, Neuroscientist Dr. Tim MullenNotable Projects:Los Angels Police Department / City of Los AngelesProvided all immersive audio content, on-location production and mixing for the LAPD's recruitment virtual reality experience, "LAPD: Choose Your Future." Released for Oculus Rift and other 360 formats, the audio experience in "LAPD: Choose Your Future" employed numerous spatial audio techniques (1st and 3rd order ambisonics, FB 360, Dolby Atmos, binaural recording and reproduction).Vazquez Sounds (2 million YouTube subscribers, over 400 million YouTube views)Signature Sound / Pro Studio Live(Featured presenter in YouTube content with over 1 million views) Show less

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  Signature sound recording studio

  Jan 2009 - Oct 2023

  Resident music producer / audio engineer

  • Recorded, Mixed and Produced music, voice-over, and post-production content for clients such as Viacom, Discovery Networks, Universal, Sony Music• Facilitated and managed large, multifaceted recording sessions. (Orchestras and large string sessions, 20+ person ensembles)• Trained and supported visiting engineers and producers• In charge of purchases, tech updates, and maintenance goals• Maintained assorted recording technology and vintage equipment (including API Legacy & 1608 consoles, Neumann & Telefunken microphones, Neve preamps and equalizers) Show less

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  Art institute

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Faculty

  Instructor, AU1101 - Fundamentals Of Audio * Introduced students to the principles of recording sound. Topics included sound characteristics, basic acoustics, ergonomics, signal flow, microphone design, and basic techniques for recording. Additional attention was paid to the physics of sound, professional studio roles and operation.

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  The island

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Co-founder

  Built a turnkey mixing & mastering facility located within the heart of Little Italy, San Diego • Applied knowledge of acoustics, studio design, studio operations and studio ergonomics in build process • Managed studio operations • Facilitated artists from Singapore, UK, Japan, and Sweden

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  Voyage audio

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

  Audio technology consultant

  • Provided strategic direction and technical expertise in the development and testing of advanced spatial audio microphones, integrating modern DSP technology.• Worked closely with the lead designer and founder to modernize Ambisonics technology, influencing both product design and overall company strategy.• Leveraged real-world audio engineering and production experience to test and refine product features, ensuring optimal performance and market readiness.• Products featured in Super Bowl broadcast and immersive music recordings for Apple, including artists like Alicia Keys.• Played a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategies. Show less

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  Uc san diego

  Aug 2022 - now

  Research associate