Nick Ziros

Sound Engineer & Music Producer

Crafting exceptional audio experiences from studio to stage, with two decades of expertise in sound engineering and music production.

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About Nick Ziros

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Sound Engineer & Musician

Nick Ziros is a versatile sound engineer and accomplished musician with extensive experience across multiple genres. With a background that spans both professional recording and live performance, Nick brings authentic performer insight to his engineering work.

His comprehensive approach encompasses studio production, live sound reinforcement, and musical performance. From heavy productions to polished pop/rock releases, Nick's dual perspective as both performer and engineer delivers exceptional results across all genres.

Expertise

Multi-genre Production

Experience

Studio & Live Sound

Background

Performer & Engineer

Approach

Creative & Technical

Experience & Expertise

A comprehensive journey through sound engineering, music production, and live performance

Sound Engineer

Studio Production

2015 - Present

Specialized in mixing and mastering for metal, pop, and rock artists, bringing performer's perspective to engineering work with focus on dynamic range and sonic clarity.

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Live Sound Engineer

Concert & Events

2012 - Present

Professional live sound reinforcement for metal, rock, and diverse genre performances from intimate venues to large festivals, with deep understanding of high-energy performances.

Live MixingFOHMonitor EngineeringMetal Shows
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Musician - Various Projects

Metal & Rock Bands

2008 - 2020

Performed in multiple metal and rock projects including Meridian Dawn and other collaborations, maintaining deep connections to the music scene and developing versatile performance skills.

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Bassist - Into the Moat

Metal Blade Records

2005 - 2009

Bassist for Metal Blade Records' technical metal band 'Into the Moat', recording albums 'The Design' and 'The Campaign' and touring with major acts including The Black Dahlia Murder, Between the Buried and Me, and Cephalic Carnage.

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Studio Designer & Builder

Facility Development

2010 - Present

Complete studio design and construction from ground up, including Bear Valley Audio and other professional facilities. Expertise in acoustic design, equipment integration, and workflow optimization.

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Audio Production

Creative Projects

2013 - Present

Diverse portfolio spanning metal, rock, and pop productions, leveraging performer experience to understand artist needs and deliver genre-appropriate results.

Metal ProductionSound DesignAudio PostGenre Expertise
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Featured Projects

A showcase of diverse audio engineering projects spanning studio production, live sound, and creative collaborations

Into the Moat
2005-2009

Into the Moat

Metal Blade Records

Professional Band Performance

Bassist for metal band signed to Metal Blade Records. Released two full-length albums: 'The Design' (2005) and 'The Campaign' (2009). Toured extensively with major metal acts and played festivals including Loud Park Japan. Recorded at renowned studios with producer Erik Rutan.

Metal Blade RecordsProfessional TouringFestival CircuitInternational Tours

Into the Moat

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Metal Album Productions
2020-2024

Metal Album Productions

Various Metal Artists

Mixing & Mastering

Engineering services for metal bands, bringing performer's insight to heavy productions with emphasis on crushing dynamics and clarity in dense mixes.

Metal EngineeringHeavy ProductionDynamic RangePerformer Insight

Metal Album Productions

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Live Festival Sound
2018-2024

Live Festival Sound

Metal & Rock Festivals

Live Sound Engineering

Front-of-house and monitor engineering for metal festivals and large venue concerts, understanding the unique demands of heavy music performance.

Metal FestivalsFOH EngineeringHeavy MusicLarge Venues

Live Festival Sound

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Meridian Dawn
2008-2018

Meridian Dawn

Metal Band

Performance & Production

Metal band project showcasing technical performance and production skills, contributing to the local metal scene and developing performance expertise.

Metal PerformanceBand ProjectLocal SceneTechnical Skills

Meridian Dawn

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Bear Valley Audio
2022-2025

Bear Valley Audio

Professional Facility

Studio Design & Construction

Complete studio design and construction from the ground up, including acoustic treatment, equipment selection, and workflow optimization for professional recording facility.

Studio DesignAcoustic EngineeringGround-up ConstructionProfessional Facility

Bear Valley Audio

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Cross-Genre Productions
2016-2024

Cross-Genre Productions

Rock & Pop Artists

Full Production Services

Leveraging metal background to bring power and precision to rock and pop productions, offering unique perspective from heavy music experience.

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Cross-Genre Productions

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Skills & Expertise

Two decades of experience across audio engineering, music performance, and comprehensive studio design and construction.

Audio Engineering

Mixing & Mastering95%
Live Sound90%
Recording Techniques93%
Signal Processing88%

Studio Design & Construction

Acoustic Design85%
Control Room Layout80%
Equipment Integration90%
Studio Architecture75%

Music Performance

Bass Guitar90%
Music Theory85%
Session Work88%
Band Dynamics92%

Technical Skills

Pro Tools95%
Logic Pro88%
Hardware Integration92%
Digital Audio Workstations90%

Production

Music Production87%
Sound Design82%
Artist Development85%
Project Management80%

Ready to bring your vision to life?

From recording your next album to designing your dream studio, let's create something extraordinary together.

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Let's Create Together

Ready to bring your audio vision to life? Get in touch to discuss your next project.

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Email

nick@nickziros.com

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Available upon request

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Location

Available for travel

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Professional Sound Engineering & Music Production