Danielle Ott Studio Manager
Danielle keeps things running smoothly in our office. She is responsible for client care, bookings/billing, and public relations. Danielle is very passionate about music and has a strong background in theatre and dance. She will be happy to assist you in planning your next recording project here at Ante Up Audio.
Michael Seifert Owner, Engineer, Producer Michael Seifert is a multi-platinum award winning producer, engineer, arranger, and composer.A self-taught multi-instrumentalist (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals) he has a keen ability for achieving tonal balance where it should be achieved: at the source. Although his techniques are firmly rooted in the use of classic analog gear he also incorporates some of the latest digital technology... Read more...
Matt Curry Engineer, Chief Tech
Matt’s audio career began in 1992 at Skyline Studios in New York where he was able to learn the fundamentals of recording and acoustics in one of New York City’s best studios... Read more...
Cole Martinez Engineer
Cole has been recording hard rock, metal, and industrial bands for
several years now. In 2001, he built and opened his project studio,
Conquistador Studios. An accomplished guitarist, bassist, composer,
and producer he is able to aid in every aspect of the recording process. Read more...
Zakee The Barber Ali Producer, Engineer Bio coming soon... Read more...
Jimmy Frysinger Engineer, Web Design
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Andy Cook Engineer
Andy joined the crew at Ante Up Audio in July of 2007. Since then, he has completed projects for several regional bands (including Tin Armor, Delay, and Ghost Town Trio) all of which were released on well-respected punk labels. A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, etc.), Andy has a natural ability to guide bands and artists through the recording process. Read more...
Eric Cronstein Engineer
Straight outta Cincinnati, Eric has been recording bands in his private studio for the past three years. He graduated from The Recording Workshop in the 2007 with honors. Eager to gain more experience in a large studio environment, he moved to Cleveland to intern at Ante Up Audio in December of 2007. His diligence and attention to detail soon landed him a full-time position as an assistant and staff engineer at Ante Up. In addition to his skills behind the console, Eric is also an accomplished guitarist, bass player, and songwriter.
Jim Hillenbrand Engineer Jim Hillenbrand began his long and illustrious career at Cleveland's
legendary Agency Recording Studio. While there, he was chief recording
engineer for both the "Live from the Agora," "Coffee
Break Concert" and the nationally syndicated "New World
of Jazz" series... Read more...
Paul Shaia Owner, Operations You will not find Paul Shaia behind the Neve spinning knobs for clients, but instead behind the scenes executing business plans and helping Ante Up Audio grow. Read more...
