Hunter Brown

Audio Engineering

Since 2014 I have been active as a freelance audio engineer working in recording, live sound, post-production, and audio restoration. I am the Technical Directorfor Ensemble Dal Niente. Previously, I was employed as a recording and live sound engineer at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music's Audio Services department and as an Assistant Audio Engineer at the Marlboro Music Festival.

Services:

    Live Sound Reinforcement & Sound System Set-up and Tuning

  • • Amplification, live audio/video playback, archival recording, etc
  • • This includes multi-channel and ambisonic speaker arrays.
  • Location Recording & Studio Engineering

  • • I will bring my high-end recording equipment to your rehearsal, concert, or any other location to record. This service can also be conducted as a traditional recording session at any location.
  • • My location recording rig can also function as a live sound rig, allowing me to handle both functions simultaneously.
  • Live Electronics Performance & Software Development

  • • I can operate Max/MSP, Pure Data, and SuperCollider patches, as well as manage any DAW sessions or playback that need to be synchronized with a score.
  • • I can create custom interactive electroacoustic music performance software for your composition or project. Additionally, I can update and repair patches and software that are outdated or no longer functioning. I typically use SuperCollider, but I am also well-versed in Max/MSP and Pure Data. I also have experience with HTML and CSS-based website development. Check out my projects on Github.
  • Post-Production

  • • Production, editing, mixing, and mastering.
  • Audio Restoration

  • • I can help restore fidelity to audio that is damaged or compromised in any way: de-clipping, de-humming, de-noising, de-clicking, etc.

Email me for rates: hunterbrownmusic1[@]gmail[.]com

Recording / Mixing / Mastering: Selected Credits

Experimental & Electronic

  • Ian Douglas-Moore / Dominic Coles / Eric Wong, under under hill, Aloe Records (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • Dominic Coles, FANTASY AND FUGUE FOR 53rd bet. 10th & 11th (OR: I’VE ALWAYS BEEN AFRAID OF HORSES), Lateral Addition (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • Takuma Kuragaki, PP-14: cleave, Party Perfect Records (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • 4d.Xpress, self-release (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • Contemporary Classical & Improvised Music

  • Clay Mettens - Suncatcher, Cloudcatcher for harp and percussion: performed by Ben Melsky and Kyle Flens (2025)
  • ◦ Engineering, Mixing, Mastering
  • Peter Maunu and Fred Lonberg-Holm, FA#16 Fun House, Flying Aspidistra (2025)
  • ◦ Engineering
  • Soundologia Anthology – Volume 2 – South Florida Contemporary Composers & Sound Artists (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • Soundologia Anthology – Volume 3 – South Florida Contemporary Composers & Sound Artists (2025)
  • ◦ Mastering
  • Ania Vu - khuoh-tsuh for soprano, percussion, and dance: performed by Kristina Bachrach and John Corkill Live @ Logan Center Performance Penthouse Chicago, IL (2023)
  • ◦ Engineering, Mixing
  • Classical

  • The Butterfly Lovers' (Liangzhu) Violin Concerto: University of Chicago Jade Chinese Music Ensemble w/ Violin Soloist Anna Filochowska (2024)
  • ◦ Engineering, Mixing
  • Mere Mortals: Caitlin Edwards (violin) & Daniel Schlosberg (piano), Novana Records (2023)
  • ◦ Engineering, Editing, Mixing

  • Location Recording Equipment List:

    Microphone Preamps & AD/DA Converters

  • • Metric Halo ULN-8 w/ ADAT Edge Card
  • • RME Octamic II
  • • RME Babyface Pro

  • When all of these devices are connected via ADAT, 18 microphone and 4 line inputs are avaliable. 8 line outputs are also avaliable.

    Microphones

  • • Sennheiser MKH8040, Cardioid (stereo pair)
  • • DPA 4091, Omni (stereo pair)
  • • Austrian Audio CC8, Cardioid (4x)
  • • AKG C414 XLS, Multi-pattern (1x)
  • • Sennheiser MKH 30, Figure of 8 (stereo pair)
  • • Oktava MK-012, Multi-pattern (stereo pair)
  • • AKG D112 MKII, Cardioid Kick Drum Mic (1x)
  • • Sennheiser e906, Cardioid (1x)
  • Direct Input Boxes & Splitters

  • • Radial JDI Stereo DI, passive
  • • Radial ProD2 Stereo DI, passive
  • • Radial ProMS2 Mono Mic Splitter, passive
  • Hardware & Cables

  • • Manfrotto 1004BAC, max height 3.66m [suitable for orchestral, choir, and organ recording] (1x)
  • • Manfrotto 5002BL Nano Plus, lightweight straight stand (2x)
  • • K&M 210/30, boom stand (7x)
  • • Millenium MS 2002, short boom stand (1x)
  • • Assorted XLR cables w/ Neutrik Connectors (20x)
  • • Assorted TRS/TS cables w/ Neutrik Connectors (8x)
  • • Assorted apdators