Matt Wenzel
St. Louis
Summary
Accomplished audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording, mixing, and mastering, skilled in both analog and digital workflows. Proficient in archival preservation, audio restoration, and cultural documentation, ensuring sound quality meets the highest standards. Committed to advancing cultural heritage through exceptional sound production and preservation techniques. Proven track record of delivering outstanding audio solutions that enhance artistic expression and preserve historical significance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Audio Engineer / Producer
Self-Employed
01.2005 - Current
- Recorded, mixed, and mastered hundreds of projects across diverse musical traditions, ensuring balanced, archival-quality sound while meeting industry standards.
- Led preservation of audio on hundreds of hours of analog recordings, using advanced audio processing, improving retention of artistic detail.
- Partnered with hundreds of artists and creators to achieve project-specific, broadcast-ready audio; delivered on time and on budget.
- Conducted remote and on-site recording/mixing in dozens of unique spaces for live performances, podcasts, and film productions.
- Implemented strict file management protocols that preserved the integrity of over 7TB of data spanning decades, safeguarding against potential loss or degradation.
- Maintained and upgraded professional audio equipment, managing budgets and vendor relations.
- Supervised colleagues and provided mentoring on professional audio workflows and media migration/storage solutions.
Vinyl Record Researcher/Grading Specialist
DJ Records
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Researched and assessed thousands of vinyl records for quality, historical significance, and market value.
- Identified rare pressings, ensuring proper categorization for data entry.
- Critically listened to vinyl records for signs of imperfections before assessing value.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain accurate documentation of cataloged materials.
- Spearheaded and managed online account for the researched records, increasing overall inventory by 15%.
Education
B.S. - Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
Associate’s Degree - undefined
Harold Washington City College of Chicago
Certificate - Studio Engineering
Musician’s Institute
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance & Budgeting
- Project Management
- Written & Oral Communication
Websites
Skills
- Audio Recording & Production
- Mixing & Mastering (Analog & Digital)
- Archival Transfer & Preservation Standards
- Audio Restoration
- Quality Control & File Management
Toolkit
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro
- IZotope RX
- Ozone
- Analog Tape Systems
- Large-Format Consoles
- Hybrid Analog/Digital Workflows
Timeline
Vinyl Record Researcher/Grading Specialist
DJ Records
01.2024 - 01.2025
Freelance Audio Engineer / Producer
Self-Employed
01.2005 - Current
Associate’s Degree - undefined
Harold Washington City College of Chicago
Certificate - Studio Engineering
Musician’s Institute
B.S. - Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
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