Alia Schafer | Sound Design

The Blog

I immerse myself in the world of signals, blending audio engineering with digital innovation. To balance my creative cycles, I write a blog exploring various aspects of my work and lifestyle whether it’s working on audio systems, composing music, capturing and processing soundscapes, or restoring archival content through advanced digital techniques. My website showcases a diverse range of projects and experiments, along with other creative endeavors that fuel my passion.

Me

Born in Brussels, studied in London, and currently based in Barcelona, I have a strong background in both audio technology and IT. With over 15 years of professional experience, I specialize in studio, live, and on-site production, as well as technical solutions and IT infrastructure. My expertise spans music technology, audio systems integration, and IT support, ensuring seamless workflows for creative and technical projects. I am highly focused, energetic, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and communication skills that have allowed me to collaborate effectively with artists, musicians, and tech teams throughout my career.

Certification

AMX Certification

AMX programmer (Networked AV)

HiQnet Certification

Audio Programmer (Audio Architect)

Harman Certification

Harman Pro Audio Designer

HDBaseT Certification

HDBaseT Master Certificate Level 2

Dante Certification

Dante (Second Edition) Level 1,2,3

Bose Pro Certification

Advanced Acoustic & Loudspeaker
Simulation with Modeler

ControlSpace for Installed Sound

Commercial Sound Processor

DesignMax Tech

MSA12X and Array Tool

VB Family Ecosystem and Hardware

VB Family Software

L1 Pro Series

Education

University of Westminster

MA (Hons), Audio Production, 2012

Middlesex University

BA (Hons), Audio Production, 2011

SAE Institute

Diploma, Audio Engineering, 2008