Margaret Luthar Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Chicago, Illinois

Mastering engineer

Aspen, Colorado

- Recorded live acoustic ensembles ranging from full orchestras to small chamber ensembles and soloists - Coordinated new equipment installation, aided in configuration of recording facilities- Sound reinforcement for masterclasses, as well as concerts of varied instrumentation and genre

- Main responsibility: Conduct mastering sessions for CD, vinyl, and digital delivery using Nuendo and SoundBlade HD, experience with multi-channel as well as stereo projects- Studio maintenance - installation and servicing of equipment, overhaul of website, studio marketing- Engineer for on-site and studio recording projects (concerts, festivals, album projects, spoken word, etc.)- Guest lecturer at University of Stavanger on live sound reinforcement and 3D audio, as well as mix critiques- Location sound recordist for the De Jentene Der Production of “Nedbemanning,” Sissorkick Film’s “Sunshine Superman,” among others- Guest lecturer in University of Stavanger’s Television and Media Production department. Location sound engineer for film productions in Norway.

Stavanger Area, Norway

- Digital archival of vinyl and tape recordings- Responsible for updating and maintaining archival metadata- Restoration of audio when needed (using NoNoise and iZotope RX)- Basic upkeep of studio equipment; calibration of tape machines, server maintenance, software updates

Mol, Belgium

- Tasks related to day-to-day running of the facility - soldering, technical support, studio preparation, quality control - Assisted in session setup and coordination with outside engineers- Aided film scoring sessions with large orchestras, ensembles, and solo instrumentalists

Banff, Alberta

- Engineered and produced recordings of classical and jazz artists and ensembles- Assisted Chris Chafe (Stanford University) with audio performances over broadband networks - Assisted in the sound mixing for films in the “Women in the Director’s Chair Conference”- Participated in the music recording (on set and on location around the Banff area) and production of Ragnar Kjartansson and Davíð Þór Jónsson’s 2009 Venice Biennale entry, “The End”

Ny, Ny

- Coordinated the technical and logistical management of performances by artists and ensembles- Assisted with the financial management of performances including the preparation of budgets and expense management - Facilitated the execution of legal contracts between the company and the artists

Ny, Ny

A member of a team of graduate production assistants responsible for:- Studio equipment inventory, troubleshooting, and supervision of the use of the Department's studios.- Teaching assistant duties for classes in the department

M.M., Music Technology; Recording And Psychoacoustics

Prof. Certificate, Music Production And Recording

Practicum in recording and production, along with personal research in psychoacoustics and auditory perception. Worked in the community.

B.M., Music Industry

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Iota, Syracuse University Marching Band, Hendricks Chapel Choir

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