Max Russell is a recording and mixing engineer specialising in music production, with professional experience across a diverse range of musical genres. Working independently with artists and bands, he has engineered complete music productions from recording through to final mix, while developing specialist experience in immersive audio formats and commercial audio post-production.

From 2023 to 2026, Max worked as Lead Sound Engineer at The Voiceover Gallery in London, delivering projects across advertising, television and video games. His responsibilities included dialogue and voiceover recording, ADR, sound design and mixing, as well as the technical operation and maintenance of four professional recording studios.

His experience spans creative engineering, studio operations and technical management, complemented by extensive client-facing work and the delivery of projects to demanding commercial deadlines.

Beginning his career in 2016 whilst studying Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire, Max worked with local and international artists and gained technical experience within the conservatoire’s studio technician team. Following his undergraduate degree, he completed a Master’s in Audio Production at the University of Westminster, before continuing to develop his professional experience across music production and audio post-production.

Today, Max continues his freelance audio career, spanning studio engineering, post-production and live sound engineering.

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"Max is hands down one of the best engineers I’ve worked with. He’s not only a fantastic engineer, but he also makes the sessions genuinely enjoyable. We’ve collaborated on countless projects, and he makes every session an absolute breeze. What really stands out is his speed; I usually have the files in my inbox the same day, and he never complains about last-minute requests. Professional, incredibly fast, and a great communicator. A safe pair of hands for any audio project."
"Max is an amazing sound engineer, and an absolute pleasure to work with. He has helped me in countless ways in various voice over sessions. Max gives clear instructions and calm support, knowing he has everything covered means I can focus fully on my voice."
"I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Max Russell as our sound engineer during his time at the Voiceover Gallery. Max is an absolute delight. A professional who keeps the session moving without a hitch, while also bringing a sense of fun, safety, and great karma to every hour spent in the studio. He comes with my highest recommendation."
"Max is one of my favourite sound engineers to record with. He is calm, professional and unflappable. The results are always great!"
"Max is one of the most intuitive engineers I've worked with. Great with the client and great with talent! Always a joy working with him!"
"I don’t think we could have asked for a better, calmer, funnier and more technical guy like Max to have steered the recordings in the right direction!"
Sonja Matthes
Producer - Project currently under NDA
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