Don’t let poor audio quality hurt your brand’s authority!
I help creators and brands turn raw audio into clean, immersive, studio-level sound - especially for artists, podcasts, meditations, and long-form content.
Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked on everything from music production to dialogue-focused audio, ensuring clarity, consistency, and listener retention.
I handle the technical side so you can focus on your message, while your audio sounds professional across all platforms.
Services:
- Mixing & mastering (Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, EDM, Indie, Live)
- Podcast audio post-production
- Audiobook mastering (ACX standards)
- Audio restoration (noise, distortion, low-quality recordings)
What you’ll get:
- FREE 1-minute audio demo before you commit
- Fast turnaround & consistent results
- Clear communication
- Platform-ready sound (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)
How to start:
Send 60 seconds of raw audio and I’ll return a free demo + quick feedback on how to improve your recording.
Audio Editing
Audio Mastering
Audio Restoration
Dialogue Editing
Noise Reduction
Sound Mixing
Vocal Tuning
Audio Engineering
Stem Mixing & Mastering
Podcast Editing
Manual Vocal Tuning
Ableton Live
iZotope RX
Meditation Music
Jason B.
Halifax, Canada
$50/hr
5.0
88 jobs
✅ +9 Years of Sound Design Experience
✅ +16 years Experience in Audio Recording
✅ +1000 Podcast Episodes Completed
✅ Video Editing, Framing, Basic Colour Grading
✅ Mixing and Mastering for All Media (Podcast, TV, Film, Music, Radio, Online, etc)
✅ Custom/Stock Music & Sound Effects
Full-time sound designer. Part-time musician. I enjoy the technical and creative challenges of bringing projects to life with sound and music. I'm primarily interested in long-term contracts/work relationships, but if you'd like to work with me, I'm always happy to chat and help out on short-term projects, too.
Audio Editing
Audio Post Production
Music & Sound Design
Sound Mixing
Podcast
Podcast Production
Music Supervision
Avid Pro Tools
Music Placement
Sound Design
Andy V.
Toronto, Canada
$40/hr
5.0
346 jobs
Top-Rated Plus Sound Designer & 5.1 Re-Recording Mixer | 100% Job Success | 17 Years
Your project deserves pristine, cinematic sound. 300+ projects delivered. Recently nominated for Best Sound Design (Open Pages, 2024 — Los Angeles International Short Film Festival). Work spans award-winning shorts, 8-episode series, and feature documentaries.
What I do:
• Dialogue Rescue — Forensic cleanup of noisy production audio
• Sound Design & Foley — Custom soundscapes for narrative impact
• 5.1 & Stereo Final Mix — Theatrical, broadcast, and streaming delivery
• Festival & Platform Mastering — Netflix, Amazon, broadcast loudness specs
• Bilingual Workflow — English/Spanish, direct integration with your editor
Tools: Pro Tools Ultimate | DaVinci Resolve Fairlight
No project too big or small. Full credits available on IMDb — search Andy Villarreal.
Audio Editing
Audio Mastering
Audio Post Production
Audio Restoration
Dialogue Editing
Music & Sound Design
Noise Reduction
Sound Mixing
Avid Pro Tools
Sound Design
DaVinci Resolve
Audio Production
iZotope RX
Film & Video Dialogue
Ashley N.
Toronto, Canada
$44/hr
4.8
65 jobs
Captivate - Connect - Convert
Every great production begins not with a microphone, but with a human truth—an insight, a mission, a story waiting to come alive.
My work lives in the space between that raw truth and the audience that needs to hear it.
I craft documentaries, series & podcast experiences that forge lasting impressions.
For conscious leaders and impact-driven founders, your message is your catalyst.
My role is to engineer its resonance.
I apply principles of narrative psychology and sonic branding to transform your vision into an iconic, sustainable media asset—a production that becomes the beating heart of your community and a cornerstone of your authority.
I offer this through three focused services, each designed to meet a distinct psychological and strategic need:
1. The Foundation: Podcast Consultation & Diagnostic Audit
For the visionary who needs a map before the journey.
Before a single note is composed or a moment is edited, we must understand the psychological landscape. This service is a strategic deep-dive into the why and for whom of your podcast. We’ll audit your concept, target audience psychology, competitive soundscape, and technical setup. The deliverable is not just a report, but a clear, actionable narrative blueprint—ensuring your podcast is built on a foundation of strategic intent and audience empathy from day one.
2. The Craft: Full-Service Podcast Production
For the voice that refuses to be diluted by technical noise.
Here, we translate your spoken truth into a polished auditory experience. This is where the psychology of editing takes center stage. I don't just cut tape; I sculpt attention. Through professional audio and video editing, immersive sound design, and rhythm-conscious pacing, I enhance retention, emphasize emotional beats, and remove cognitive friction. The result is a seamless, publish-ready episode that feels effortless to you and deeply engaging to your listener.
3. The Signature: Sonic & Visual Identity Branding
For the show ready to be felt, remembered, and trusted.
This is the layer of subconscious communication.
A sonic identity is a psychological handshake; a visual identity is an instant recognition trigger.
I craft cohesive audio-visual systems that make your show unforgettable:
Sonic Identity: Custom music, sound logos, and transitions engineered for emotional recall and brand alignment.
Visual World: Art, templates, and a color palette that create a consistent, professional sensory footprint.
Brand Style Guide: The psychological playbook for maintaining trust and recognition at every touchpoint.
My Core Philosophy:
Great content makes the listener feel seen. My process is built on a simple, powerful truth:
Your expertise provides the insight.
My craft engineers the connection. We marry intellectual depth with human vulnerability to create work that is not only consumed but cherished.
The Proof is in the Psychology:
My collaborations are case studies in applied narrative science:
- Drove 150%+ audience growth by repurposing core psychological narratives across platforms.
- Architected membership models that transform listener loyalty into predictable community revenue.
- Maintain a 100% client success rate by ensuring every sonic and visual cue reinforces the core mission.
I have been the strategic force behind the podcasts of best-selling authors, industry pioneers, and global change-makers.
Let's build a resonant frequency for your message—one that cuts through the noise and echoes in the minds of your audience.
Precision. Psychology. Partnership.
— Drew Ashley Austin
Producer-Editor-Launch Specialist
#PodcastPsychology #SonicBranding #PodcastConsultant #PodcastProducer #NarrativeArchitect #AudienceRetention #ConsciousLeader #PodcastLaunch #ContentStrategy #AudioBranding
Audio Editing
Audio Post Production
Music & Sound Design
Noise Reduction
Stem Mixing & Mastering
Podcast Editing
Podcast Production
Podcast Content
Podcast Episode
Video Editing
Cover Art Thumbnail
Video Intro & Outro
Trailer
Color Correction
Audio Intro
Eric N.
Pickering, Canada
$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi, I'm Eric N.
MY BACKGROUND
I specialize in providing audio/video solutions, leveraging over 30 years of experience in information technology and several years in audio/video editing. My analytical skills and hands-on approach enable me to deliver tailored strategies that meet diverse client needs.
SCRIPT READINGS and VOICE-OVER
As an English-speaking Canadian, I have created audio files from supplied scripts to be used as voice-overs.
CREATING AUDIO FILE - from multiple songs and sources
For example, as a competitive ballroom dancer and DJ, I've created over 25 MP3 files of ballroom dance music. Each 30-minute compilation includes 15 songs (3 each of slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, and quickstep). Each song is edited to 2 minutes long, including a 5-second fade ending. Some songs are trimmed to remove extra verses while maintaining rhythmic consistency. All tracks are adjusted for consistent volume levels. For ballroom dancing, I modify songs to match specific BPM ranges by slightly speeding up or slowing them. The final product is a single merged file combining all 15 edited tracks. Ballroom studios use 2–4 of these files for practice sessions, replacing their own 30–60 song playlists.
MULTI-TRACK AUDIO FILES
I create ballroom competition simulation files with layered tracks (e.g., announcements by the Master of Ceremonies (me), dance songs, background music, and applause). These files are used at ballroom dance studios on their practice nights to help 15–20 couples train for their upcoming competitions.
CREATE MASH-UP SONGS
For example, I mashed up a 20 second motivational 'song' for a young baseball pitcher that he plays before a practice or game. It includes 20 seconds of a main song with parts of 3 other songs and sound effects as well.
VIDEO EDITING TO INCLUDE TITLE PAGES AND TEXT
I add titles/text to videos to enhance storytelling. Examples include ballroom dance videos on my YouTube channel and baseball videos with volume adjustments and unwanted segments removed.
I am here to help. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your project and achieve your goals.
Audio Editing
Sound Mixing
Music
Voice-Over
English
Video Editing
Mash-Up
Split Audio File
Ivan P.
Toronto, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I am a video/audio editor with experience editing raw material into completely polished products.
I am very passionate about creative sound designing and audio engineering so I specialize in podcast
editing for business owners and individuals.
Whether your aim is to create amazing educational content, provide fun, interesting podcasts for your
listeners, or use it as a marketing tool, I ensure that your final product will always reach its goal.
Using the leading softwers in the industry to complete the following:
- Adding Intro/Midroll/Outro
- Removing filler words and long pauses (sometimes unnecessary parts of a conversation)
- Sound Compression
- EQ
- De-Esser
- Noise Reduction
- Mastering-Limiting
- Broadcast Ready - WAV/MP3/MP4
- Audiograms (add on)
Audio Editing
Audio Mastering
Audio Post Production
Video Color Correction
Adobe Audition
Video Cleanup
Video Editing
Video Post-Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Podcast Editing
Podcast Production
Sound Design
Video Animation
Podcast
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