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My name is Bernard van Hoven, I am a full time professional Sound Engineer from South Africa. I specialize in audio editing, mixing, mastering, sound design and audio cleanup and I am passionate about what I do. Getting an exceptional product is one of my top priorities and I will always put the project first. NOTE: I no longer do demos on AI content due to a high amount of time wasting. I will only work on generated content with a contract in place. I have 7 years audio experience and 4 years industry experience. I have a diploma in music technology from Emendy Multimedia Technology Institute. I work in audio postproduction as a Final Mix Engineer in which I have mixed and mastered 7 Reality TV shows and documentaries of which one won the SAFTA(South African Film & Television Awards) for best documentary. What I do: -Audio Editing for documentaries, reality tv, podcasts, audiobooks, advertising content etc. -Mixing & Mastering with relevant loudness metering (EBU R128, ACX, streaming etc.) -Audio Production -Noise Reduction -Sound Effects & Foley -Music Production & Composition -Field Recording Communicating and revising until the work is great is important to me. I am happy to do short demos. I do loudness analysis for all my work to ensure optimal loudness levels for all the different sites and outlets available. I am proficient in most broadcasting specs and streaming site requirements, and can easily adjust to meet any parameter targets necessary. If you would like to see more about me and the projects I have worked on feel free to visit my website bvanh.co.za

I am a Podcast Editor and Audio Engineer. With meticulous attention to detail, I am confident in my ability to deliver high-quality audio that elevates any project. My experience includes: •7 years of recording studio management and facilitation. •proficiency with DAW's such as Logic Pro X, Pro Tools and Audacity. •knowledge of various DSP tools. Additionally, since 2022, I have been recording, editing, mixing and mastering Podcasts and Voice Overs for various clients around Johannesburg. That's me in a nutshell, open and clear communication is important to me, so let's keep in touch.

I’m an Artist, Music Producer, and Audio Engineer with real-world broadcast experience at a leading campus radio station. At Tuks FM, I produce high-quality audio content daily — including promos, jingles, liners, and podcasts — all edited and polished to broadcast standards using Adobe Audition. Beyond radio, I work in music production using Logic Pro, where I: Produce original beats and instrumentals Record and clean vocals Mix and enhance audio for clarity and emotion Write and ghostwrite songs I understand both the technical side of sound and the creative intention behind it — whether it’s making a podcast sound professional, a radio promo stand out, or a song feel emotionally complete. If you need audio that sounds clean, intentional, and ready to publish — I would love to help.

Services that I offer include: - Audio editing - Sound design - Mixing and mastering - Music production For some people having to deal with audio can be a nightmare! Well, for me it's a dream come true to work with all things related to the world of sound and audio... Daily tasks include recording, audio mixing and mastering for music, podcasts, online videos and any other audio related projects. One of my greatest passions for audio lies within the world of music. I work with on all genres of music, some of which include R&B, Pop, Afrobeat, Gospel, Folk and of course, Hip Hop. Although music based projects is where my passion lies, over the past four years I've started learning more about other audio related skills which include sound design, field recording and drum sample packs. With over 15 years experience as an audio engineer, I am uniquely equipped to take your audio related projects to the next level. I look forward to hearing from you and I'm excited to get started on your job...

Lead Video & Audio Editor for the Ben Greenfield Life Podcast(3 years). Ben Greenfield is a well known health coach and biohacker in the U.S. His podcast receives millions of monthly listeners and is a key driver for his businesses. During my time working for Ben I produced 200+ podcast episodes, helped Ben make the switch to video, and worked closely with his sponsors team to coordinate dynamic ad insertion. Client Feedback($50,000 spent): "Richard is nothing short of phenomenal! For nearly three years, he has been the backbone of our podcast series, delivering top-quality audio and video production with unmatched consistency. His professionalism shines through in every project—always reliable, incredibly responsive, and resourceful in ways that elevate our content. Working with Richard has been a breeze, thanks to his seamless communication and unwavering dedication to excellence. With Richard on board, I’ve had absolute confidence in receiving a professional, polished product every single time. Highly recommend him!" In addition to all of my podcast production experience, I've worked professionally as an audio engineer for over 10 years now. Contact me for podcast production, audio repair work, troubleshooting for recordings, YouTube channel advice, and more. Some of my previous work can be found in my portfolio below. Podcast Editing Pricing: Full Podcast Video/Audio Episode (60 Minutes) - $140-$210 Basic Short Clips with Captions (+/- 60 Seconds) - $35 per clip SEE MORE DETAILED PRICING BREAKDOWN BELOW ___________________________ My Areas of Expertise: Podcast Video Editing (Full Multi-Camera Interviews, Micro-Episodes and Short Clips) Podcast Intros and Outros 2D Animation and Motion Graphics Audio Editing, Mixing, and Mastering Audio Repair and Restoration My Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Adobe Audition Izotope RX11 Audio Repair Software Waves Audio Plugins ___________________________ Podcast Video Editing Pricing Detailed Breakdown: For long-term contracts, I recommend setting up an hourly contract with me. Please note that the pricing below is for basic multi-camera video editing only and excludes content that requires a large amount of custom animation. 60 MINUTE MULTI-CAMERA PODCAST INTERVIEW 4-6 hours @ $35/hr = $140-$210 This includes basic video editing, a simple logo intro/outro using an animation template, licensed intro/outro music, color grading, a host camera, a guest camera, a split screen or wide shot for the host and guest, audio repair, audio mixing, and audio mastering. You'll Receive: 1 x 60 Minute Video Episode with Intro Teaser 1 x 60 Minute Audio Episode with Intro Teaser ___________________________ MICRO-EPISODES 1-2 hours @ $35/hr = $35-$70 After editing your full interview, I'll choose 2-3 short sections(usually around 5-15 minutes) and turn them into their own episode. Micro-episodes are a great way to promote your full-length episodes. ___________________________ SHORT CLIPS (YouTube Shorts, Instagram, Tiktok etc) 2-3 hours @ $35/hr = $70-$105 I'll create 2-3 short clips(+/-60 seconds each) from your full interview. This includes tight and fast-paced editing, captions, and additional B-roll footage where applicable.

Hi, I'm Gavin - owner of Revolution Studio, a mixing, mastering, and post-production facility based in South Africa. With over 17 years of professional audio engineering experience, I've worked across a wide range of music, broadcast, film, TV, and game projects - helping clients shape their unique sonic identity and bring their creative vision to life. I hold a National Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production and am Avid Pro Tools Certified (User, Post, Game Audio, and Music). I’m fluent in all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and Studio One. Recently, I spoke at the Airwiggles AIRCon 2026 audio conference, where I presented on dialogue restoration and strategies for rescuing and improving problematic production audio. This reflects a core part of my daily work in broadcast and post-production environments. Services I Offer Mixing & Mastering (Music, Voice, Dialogue, Post) Audio Post-Production for Film & TV Sound Design & Foley Game Audio Design & Implementation (Unity + FMOD) Dialogue Editing & Cleanup Audio Restoration & Repair Broadcast Production & Live Event Recording Notable Projects: The Tuis – Dialogue & Sound Design (Animated Series) Get Healthy for Good – Dialogue Editing (Hope Channel) Starlined – Game Sound & Score If you'd like to hear my showreel covering music, film, commercials, and game audio, just send me a message - I'd be happy to share it. I look forward to collaborating with you. Gavin