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Gary E.

Audio Engineer: audio editing, mixing, mastering, sound design

Cape Town, South Africa
$30 per hour
22 jobs

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...

Christiaan K.

Audio Engineer & Music Producer

Cape Town, South Africa
$40 per hour
12 jobs
$800+ total earnings

I am an audio engineer experienced in mixing, mastering, editing and production. I'm also a musician, so I am able to do musical arrangements and writing. As and audio engineer and musician I have worked on many projects that have made it on to all major streaming platforms.

Jason R.

Audio Engineer | Podcast Editor

Johannesburg South, South Africa
$15 per hour
7 jobs
$500+ total earnings

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.

Gavin S.

Audio Post-Production & Sound Design | Film, TV & Podcasts

Cape Town, South Africa
$21 per hour
2 jobs
$98 total earnings

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

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