ABOUT RON LEEPER:

Ron studied audio recording and mastering at NYU Institute Of Audio Research. He was fortunate to be able to intern in some of the finest studios in both New York City and Hollywood. Before opening his own studio, Sound Affair Ltd., in 1978, Ron was employed as a mastering and recording engineer at Quad Tech Studios and DCT Mastering, working with the Neumann and Scully disc cutting lathes, for the production of master disks for vinyl records. He also worked on recording and mixing sessions at the Record Plant, United Western Recorders, Ocean Way Recording and Sear Sound Studios.

Throughout his 31 years of experience in the studio, Ron found that his true passion is mastering. He has been mastering almost exclusively for the last 17 years. He also is an instructor for the Recording Connection in Los Angeles California, teaching mastering and recording technology. Ron recently spoke at the IMC Independent Music Conference, with other top mastering engineers who shared their tested and proven techniques. Ron is a member of The Audio Engineering Society and a voting member of The Recording Academy (the Grammys). His clients include major labels such as Capitol, Polygram, Reprise, Warner Bros,Thump Records, Universal Music Group, The National Football League, Paramount Pictures, HBO Films and numerous independent labels. A list of credits can be found on the credits/projects page.


Ron with Gregg Allman working on the MRB project.

Ron mastering with the Ampex ½” 2 track master recorder.

The Mastering Console at Sound Affair.