JonBarack

Forensic Audio Editing Specialist

Soundwave

Aug 2026 - Present • 0 mos

Specialized in forensic audio enhancement, digital audio forensics, and audio evidence processing for investigative, legal, and security-related applications. Performed scientific audio analysis, speech enhancement, voice isolation, and audio restoration to improve speech intelligibility while preserving the integrity of the original recordings. Applied spectral editing, spectral repair, waveform and spectrogram analysis, noise reduction, hum removal, hiss removal, de-reverberation, click and pop removal, equalization, dynamic processing, and advanced digital signal processing (DSP) techniques. Processed surveillance audio, CCTV recordings, body-worn camera audio, interview recordings, emergency calls, mobile phone recordings, and other digital evidence. Maintained documented enhancement workflows, evidence preservation practices, and chain of custody awareness to support legal and investigative requirements. Prepared technical reports, performed critical listening and audio authentication assessments, and delivered high-quality forensic audio solutions for attorneys, investigators, law enforcement support, insurance investigations, corporate investigations, journalists, and private clients using professional tools including iZotope RX, Adobe Audition, Steinberg SpectraLayers, Pro Tools, Audacity, and FFmpeg. Focused on improving signal quality and speech intelligibility through repeatable, non-destructive enhancement techniques consistent with recognized forensic audio practices