Joshua
James
College: University of Colorado - Denver
Degree: BS in Recording Arts and BS in Music Business [In Progress]
Current Employment: Audio Engineer @ Fiske Planetarium
Who am I?
Hello there my name is Joshua James, I'm a passionate and experienced audio engineer with nine years of experience, specializing in immersive sound design, live audio production, and studio recording. Currently, I work at Fiske Planetarium on the campus of University of Colorado-Boulder, where I create dynamic and spatial audio experiences that bring storytelling and live performances to life. I am also completing a double major bachelor degree in Recording Arts and Music Business at the University of Colorado Denver, further expanding my technical expertise and industry knowledge.
With a deep understanding of soundscapes, acoustics, and cutting-edge audio technology, I strive to craft high-quality audio for a variety of projects, from live events to studio productions. Whether mixing, mastering, or designing immersive sonic environments, I bring precision and creativity to every project. Let's collaborate to bring your sound to life!
Location
9975 Wadsworth Parkway K-2, Unit 170, Westminster, CO, 80021
Contact
Email: joshua@blackaudio.co
IG: @blackarcaudio
CURRENT PROJECTS BELOW
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Project Title:
"Crashing Out"
Client: Ethereal Compass
Genre: ----
Recorded: 02/18/2025
Mixed: Not Yet
Mastered: Not Yet
Project Overview:
I served as both the engineer for Ethereal Compass' next single currently dubbed "Crashing Out". My primary role involved managing the entire production process, from tracking to mixing to mastering, while ensuring the sound stayed true to the raw, aggressive energy of punk metal. The project aimed to blend high-octane punk rhythms with metal’s heavy, distorted tones.
Responsibilities:
Recording:
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Engineered all tracking sessions, managing multiple recording techniques to capture the dynamic performances of each band member, ensuring each instrument’s tone can stand out in the mix.
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Led drum tracking using a combination of overhead and room mics to capture the full impact of the aggressive drum sound.
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Captured intense guitar and bass tones through mic’ing various amps, adding distortion to the recording to emphasize the genre's intense nature.
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Oversaw vocal recording, using a Shure SM58 and adding distortion effects for grit and aggression to match the band’s style.
Mixing:
[In Progress]
Mastering:
[In Progress]
Challenges & Solutions:
Challenge:
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The band had a lot of raw energy, which made capturing their live sound without it becoming too chaotic a challenge.
Solution:
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I employed a mix of isolation techniques and room mics to maintain energy while ensuring clarity in the final mix. Using a combination of distortion and reverb, I created a sense of space without losing the album’s rawness.
Project Overview:
I served as both the engineer for Ethereal Compass' next single currently dubbed "Crashing Out". My primary role involved managing the entire production process, from tracking to mixing to mastering, while ensuring the sound stayed true to the raw, aggressive energy of punk metal. The project aimed to blend high-octane punk rhythms with metal’s heavy, distorted tones.
Responsibilities:
Recording:
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Engineered all tracking sessions, managing multiple recording techniques to capture the dynamic performances of each band member, ensuring each instrument’s tone can stand out in the mix.
-
Led drum tracking using a combination of overhead and room mics to capture the full impact of the aggressive drum sound.
-
Captured intense guitar and bass tones through mic’ing various amps, adding distortion to the recording to emphasize the genre's intense nature.
-
Oversaw vocal recording, using a Shure SM58 and adding distortion effects for grit and aggression to match the band’s style.
Mixing:
[In Progress]
Mastering:
[In Progress]
Challenges & Solutions:
Challenge:
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The band had a lot of raw energy, which made capturing their live sound without it becoming too chaotic a challenge.
Solution:
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I employed a mix of isolation techniques and room mics to maintain energy while ensuring clarity in the final mix. Using a combination of distortion and reverb, I created a sense of space without losing the album’s rawness.
Project Overview:
I served as both the engineer for Ethereal Compass' next single currently dubbed "Pick Up The Phone". My primary role involved managing the production process, from tracking to mixing to mastering, while ensuring the sound stayed honest to this welcome departure from Ethereal Compass' usual high distortion heavy metal grooves. Introducing Ethereal Compass' first dive into slower, more emotional tones of Alternative Rock. This project aimed to let the music have more natural tones of the instruments, while also adding enough effects to make the recording studio sound larger than life itself.
Responsibilities:
Recording:
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Engineered all tracking sessions, managing multiple recording techniques to capture the dynamic performances of each band member, ensuring each instrument’s tone was reliably shown in the mix.
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Captured melancholy guitar tones through mic’ing various amps.
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Oversaw vocal recording, using a Shure SM58 and adding reverb and delay effects to make it seem as if you are standing in a intimate music hall
Mixing:
[In Progress]
Mastering:
[In Progress]
Challenges & Solutions:
Challenge:
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The band had a lot of raw energy, which made capturing their live sound without it becoming too chaotic a challenge.
Solution:
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I employed a mix of isolation techniques and room mics to maintain energy while ensuring clarity in the final mix. Using a combination of distortion and reverb, I created a sense of space without losing the album’s rawness.
Project Title:
"Pick Up The Phone"
Client: Ethereal Compass
Genre: Alternative Rock
Tracked: 11/22/2024
Mixed: 12/19/2024
Mastering: [On Hiatus]
