We are the audio matrix

Multi award-winning final mix and sound post-production facility based in Durban, South Africa

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OUR SERVICES

FINAL MIX

Final mix for cinema, television, web and radio. Mastered for your chosen delivery format conforming to the latest technical specifications. Re-mastering and up-mixing of mono and stereo content to 5.1 surround.

RESTORATION AND RECOVERY

Rescue crucial audio recordings from electrical interference, wind, hum, lapel scratching and all kinds of unwanted noise. Isolation and extraction of vocals and dialog. Cleanup of tape and LP recordings.

SOUND DESIGN AND AUDIO EDITING

Creative, cutting-edge sound design to bring your animations and video productions to life. General audio editing, music sourcing, laying effects tracks and preparing stems for mix.

VOICE-OVER RECORDING

Professional voice recording for all your production requirements. Mixed and processed to achieve the desired result, from gentle documentary narration to upfront commercials.

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ABOUT US

The Audio Matrix is a multi award-winning final mix and sound post-production facility based in Durban, South Africa. We offer professional audio services for radio campaigns, corporate and web videos, TV programs and full feature film surround projects. Our mission is to create the best possible audio mix for your production without compromise. Established in 2002, The Audio Matrix is owned and operated by sound industry guru Mark Phillips.

NUMBERS

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Years Experience

FOUNDER

VAUGHAN PHILLIPS

sound design and final mix

Vaughan is a multi award-winning sound designer, composer and final mix engineer from Johannesburg, South Africa. His career in professional audio commenced in 2006. Vaughan has mixed several international documentaries and popular TV dramas as well as numerous sports promos. 

In 2015 he won a SAFTA for best sound design for the controversial Emmy-winning documentary ‘Miners Shot Down’. 3 years later he secured a SAFTA for best sound design for the documentary ‘The Giant Is Falling’. Hot on the heels of this victory, another SAFTA was secured in 2019 for best sound for the hit TV show Isithembiso. Vaughan guarantees the highest quality and attention to detail for your production’s soundtrack.

MARK PHILLIPS

Founder

Mark is one of South Africa’s foremost authorities on broadcast and cinema audio mixing. From humble beginnings as a vinyl cutter for Springbok Radio, he has secured an impressive portfolio of television and feature film credits as well as numerous awards over the years.

From the early days of big consoles, analog tape and optical track to Dolby Digital and today’s cutting-edge technology, Mark has accrued 48 years of experience as a final mix and recording engineer. From the simplest radio spot to the biggest cinematic production, anything is possible.

ITU TSHABANE

CLient Relations Manager

Itu is an accomplished music entrepreneur and key accounts relations manager. He has a passion for great quality audio and excellent service. Originally from a fast-paced corporate environment, Itu decided to break away from the 9-to-5 life and embrace the world of audio and music as a full-time career path.

In 2014 he won a prestigious national music competition and has since not looked back. He currently has several singles playing on top national radio stations. Itu brings a wealth of knowledge and business savvy to the team – He is our ‘go-to’ representative and guarantees the highest levels of professionalism. We are thrilled to have him on board!

SELECTED PRODUCTIONS

WILDLIFE DOCUMENTARIES

Big Cat Odyssey
Cheetahs: Growing Up Fast
Dust & Stripes; Eternal Enemies
Eye of the Leopard
Game of Lions; Storm Cats
Living With Big Cats
Queen of Baboons
Saving Rhino Phila
Soul of the Elephant
STROOP – Rhino Horn War
Swamp Troop; The Last Lions
Ultimate Enemies

DOCUMENTARIES

Miners Shot Down
The Giant is Falling
All About Reeva
Burden of Truth
Zimbabwe’s Tomorrow

TV DRAMA

Ayeye Gomora • Isibaya
Isithembiso • Jacob’s Cross
Nkululeko • Shuga
Siri • The Herd
The Road • Yizo Yizo
Zone 14 • Legacy
Lavish • Durban General •
Redemption • The River • 1802 Love Defies Time • The Phoenix

MUSIC SHOWS

Afrivisie
Amp
Black Coffee – Africa Rising
Galaxy of Stars
Singstories
Top 10 @ 10

FILMS

A Reasonable Man
Circles In A Forest
Cry The Beloved Country
Finding Lenny
For Love and Broken Bones
Ipi Ntombi
Kenneth Branagh’s Theory of Flight
Leon Schuster up to Mr. Bones
Paljas
Sarafina
Stephen King’s The Mangler

ACTUALITY & SPORT

A Nation @ Work
Impala Platinum voiceovers
Jip
PlayR / The Verge
Road to Miss SA 2014
Numerous Supersport Promo’s
Supersport Blitz Channel Launch
Supersport Rio 2016 Olympics Promo

OUR CLIENTS

OUR CHANNEL

AWARDS

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2019 SAFTAS

Best Achievement in Sound
Isithembiso

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2018 SAFTAS

Best Achievement in Sound Design
Documentary Feature
The Giant Is Falling

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2015 SAFTAS

Best Achievement in Sound Design
Documentary Feature
Miners Shot Down

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2013 IWFF Film Festival

Best Sound Design
The Last Lions

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2009 International Wildlife Film Festival

Best Sound
Swamp Troop

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2006 BBC Wildscreen Award

Panda for Best Sound
Eye of the Leopard

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2006 BBC Wildscreen Award


Relentless Enemies

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2003 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

Best Sound
Ultimate Enemies

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1994 M-Net Film Awards


Sarafina

CONTACT US

Contact us via email to enquire. We look forward to hearing from you!

mark@audiomatrix.co.za

Please note there are currently no vacancies or internships.