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The finest sound and post production
in a luxurious atmosphere you won't want to leave.

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State-of-the-Art Facility

No expense was spared in collecting the finest workstations, consoles and software tools in our array of sonically pristine rooms.

Award Winning Work

We don’t like to brag, but our attention to sonic detail has rewarded our work with a fair amount of Emmy gold.

An Unbeatable Team

Great gear doesn’t mean much without the finely tuned ears and careful craftsmanship that our mighty team brings to every project.

Luxurious Environment

Get the results you dream about in an atmosphere of elegance, convenience and luxury.

 

15k Square Feet of Technology & Talent

Are you ready to take your sound to the next level?

A Few of our Amazing Projects

“In addition to being one of the most comfortable settings in the country to record, the studios are completely state of the art. The whole experience is nothing short of perfect.”

Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

“After mixing at Levels, I can’t imagine wanting to post anywhere else! Never have I had such hands on, personal and creative service in my career as a filmmaker.”

George Hickenlooper, Director

“Thanks to the Levels Audio team, our shows sound amazing.”

Mark Burnett, Executive Producer

“The number one shows need the number one audio facility. That’s why we rely on Levels.”

Nigel Lythgoe, Executive Producer - American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance

“Beyond just great sound work, Brian and the Level-errr’s have always made our features, episodic and reality shows better than we ever thought possible.”

Troy Miller, Director/Producer, Dakota Pictures

“The Levels Audio team led by Brian is amazing at handling difficult network specifications while always focusing on the very best audio. An absolute pleasure!”

Gary Epstein, Dolby Laboratories

“I love working at Levels. From music to television – anything you need to do, they can do it. It’s a great facility. Rockin!”

Henry Rollins, The Rollins Band

“The work you did on our HBO series was pure magic.”

Jason Harkins, Associate Producer – Flight of The Conchords

“Brian and his team continually make my shows sound incredible. Levels is, and will continue to be my first choice in sound and sound design.”

Jesse A. Ignjatovic, Executive Producer - Den of Thieves

“There are very few mixing facilities in the world that can match Levels' abilities as a one-stop shop for mixing both music and post.”

Rich Nevens, AVID Technology

“There is simply no better sound facility in Hollywood than Levels. I can relax, knowing that my program will be broadcast with the best sound quality possible.”

Ken Warwick, Executive Producer - American Idol, America’s Got Talent

“No matter how complicated a project, no matter how tight the turnaround, I know I will always send it down to Levels and I’ll have no worries.”

Zach Jarosz, Executive Director of Post Production, Fremantle Media North America

“Brian and his Levels team did a fabulous job for us on our very complicated film; in a nutshell, they’re as good as it gets.”

Peter Bogdanovich, Director

We Don’t Like to Brag

…But our work has put
us in some pretty
exclusive company.

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Meet Brian Riordan

A 19 year veteran of the music, sound design
and post production industry, Brian has spent
over a decade building Levels into what it is today –
the absolute finest audio post production
and sound design studio in the industry.

Brian's Bio

The Levels Team

  • Conner Moore

    Re-Recording Mixer

    Favorite Color, Blue • Favorite Song, Little Wing (Stevie Ray Vaughn Version) • Favorite Tequila, Clase Azul Reposado
    • Favorite TV Show, Yours!

  • Troy Smith

    Re-Recording Mixer

    After 23 years at The Post Group, Troy joined Team Levels and has never looked back. He is a perfect addition to our best of the best talent pool.

  • Adrian Ordonez

    Re-Recording Mixer

    A man with two jobs, one as a mixer and one as an exotic dancer, on a quest to get into ballet school.

  • Ryan Young

    Re-Recording Mixer

    Fixing frankenbytes since 2005. Likes guitar solos. Loves pizza.

  • Phil DeTolve

    Re-Recording Mixer

    Phil’s passion for music and audio brought him to Hollywood from the Great Lakes in 2009. He has become a valuable member of the Levels family and in 2013 he won his first Emmy as Post Music Mixer. Since then, Phil has expanded his skill set into scripted and reality post-audio mixing.

  • Matt Slivinski

    Re-Recording Mixer

    Originally from Southern California, Matt began his sound career in Chicago IL and studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Emmy award winning, he also plays drums, guitar and keyboards. He also likes photography and is a technophile.

  • Jamie Ledner

    Re-Recording Mixer

    After nearly 35 years of mixing, Jamie must still be enjoying it. Otherwise, why would he still be making that long drive in from Malibu.

  • Ryan Adams

    Re-Recording Mixer

    Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and educated at the Berklee College of Music, Ryan has been plying his trade in Los Angeles since 2006. When not in the studio he can be found playing hockey, golf and making his own records.

  • Ryan Gerle

    Re-Recording Mixer

    All your bass are belong to us.

  • Barry Weir Jr.

    Re-recording Mixer/Sound Designer

    Barry likes to make things go boom!

  • Derrek Jones

    Sound Editor/Lead Recordist

    Blown in from tornado swept Moore, Oklahoma, Derrek moonlights as a professional bedroom guitarist while spending his days Voice-Over Recording and Sound Editing.

  • Graham Barclay

    Sound Editor

    An avid bike rider and 'proper' football fan. The only thing this English gentleman likes more than sound editorial is scotch. Cheers!

  • Logan Byers

    Logan Byers

    Sound Editor

    Logan's skills as a musician led him to become a composer and sound designer. However, in his free time away from the studio, he will be found out in nature hiking, camping, and off-roading.

  • Kaleb Klingler

    Sound Editor

    Kaleb finds solace in the sweet sounds of a healthy audio mix. He also enjoys seeing the spark and passion in other's eyes as they listen to the angelic music coming from his favorite synthesizers.

  • Erik Reimers

    Erik Reimers

    Sound Editor/Recordist

    From Chi-Town to the Bay then down to LA, Erik's proven his staying power by working on shows for HBO and Netflix and on projects that have gone to Sundance and Tribeca, but he is always on the hunt for the perfect Al Pastor taco.

  • Louie Recinos

    Assistant Editor

    Originally from the Inland Empire, Louie's love for bands like The Beatles and playing rock music in dingy garages ultimately led him to LA in pursuit of his passion for all things audio. When not at Levels you might catch him at Amoeba Records or in the middle of a good mix.

  • Erica Potter

    Vice President of Client Relations - Executive Producer

    Erica ('the Colonel') has an eye for making order from chaos. She captains the daily activity at Levels as well as client relations and operations. Prior to Levels, Erica worked in the Independent Film world in marketing, advertising and publicity. Out of the studio, you can find her out with her horse or training/competing with her agility dogs.

  • Christine Fernandez

    Chief Financial Officer

    'Christine is amazing.'

  • Denise Klone

    Denise Klone

    Director of Operations

    Denise is a Los Angeles native, a UCSB Gaucho, and a Dodger fan for life. She got her early start in the industry as a PA on various TV shows and later found her home in the audio post production world both on the vendor and studio sides.

  • Avo Mardikian

    Lead Engineer

    When he is not meditating to sound waves flowing through his full-range monitors, he will be found surfing the waves in his hometown, Redondo Beach.

  • Conrad Ytuarte

    Project Manager

    From the frozen tundra of Minnesota, Conrad made his way to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue a career in pro audio. When he isn't taking care of his clients at Levels, you can find him on the hockey rink or at his favorite brewery enjoying a pint.

  • Kevin McSharry

    Kevin McSharry

    Project Manager

    Originally from Boston by way of Northern California, Kevin moved to Los Angeles in 2013. Kevin enjoys listening to deeply boring podcasts and spreading the gospel of Dungeons & Dragons.

  • Elle Neubert

    Billing & Operations Specialist

    Elle got her start in radio but loves to binge a good TV show.

  • Annie Zucker

    Annie Zucker

    Operations Coordinator

    Annie is an overall fancy lady. (She is also an aspiring line producer.)

  • Micah Garrido

    Assistant Engineer/Evening Ops Tech

    Micah is an aspiring sound designer and mixer. He graduated from Occidental College with a degree in cognitive science, but his passion for sound and immersive storytelling led him to pursue a career in post-production. He’s happy to be in such a great place to get started!

  • DaShawn King

    Machine Room Technician/Assistant Engineer

    See sounds and feel energy. The intangibles make the mix of life enjoyable.

  • George Stanford

    Machine Room Technician/Assistant Engineer

    George is a songwriter, music maker, and family man originally from Philly. He's very happy to be working with and learning from the talented team at Levels.

  • Juan Benavidez Levels Audio

    Juan Benavidez

    Machine Room Technician/Assistant Engineer

    He likes being in the MIX of things

  • Henry Bellingham

    Henry Bellingham

    Machine Room Technician/Assistant Engineer

    A transplant from NYC, where he worked as a sound editor and music composer, Henry moved to Los Angeles in 2019 to continue pursuing his career in audio post-production. He couldn't be more grateful to have landed at a studio as innovative as Levels.

  • Andrew Perez

    Andrew Perez

    Machine Room Technician/Assistant Engineer

    Having held previous audio internships, Andrew finds himself at Levels Audio - delving into the world of post. You can find Andrew playing guitar or songwriting in his freetime and he is always learning something new. His next challenge ... the drums!

  • Sylvia Flores

    Sylvia Flores

    Director of Client Services

    Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sylvia loves summer and hates the cold, but will tolerate winter to make it to Christmas time!

  • Lauren Schwartz

    Lauren Schwartz

    Production Assistant

    • Lauren by day, loschwo by night.
    • Gemini
    • Has a dog named George.

  • David Verdi

    David Verdi

    Production Assistant

    MD to NJ to NY to VT to PA to CO to CA. Finally home at Levels. David is very grateful to be surrounded by the brightest minds in the biz and very excited to continue exploring the audio world. Mountain Jam off Eat a Peach 27:29:00 is probably the greatest section of rock and roll music ever. Just sayin...

  • Sophie

    Dog

    After several years of hopping trains and dodging cops, Sophie Snowflake left the hobo life for the west coast. Her acting career stalled before it started, but she found refuge at Levels Audio, as well as plenty of wires to chew on.