Senior Audio Engineer | Sound Designer | Music Industry Veteran | Multimedia Production Specialist
Don Media is a seasoned audio engineer and music industry professional with over 30 years of experience working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Renowned for his precision, creativity, and technical mastery, Don has been instrumental in the production of countless live shows, studio recordings, and multimedia projects that span the worlds of music, film, television, radio, and digital platforms.
Don has produced, trained, and mentored some of the music industry’s top talent. He has been involved in countless award-winning songs in nearly every imaginable genre in his 30+ year career. Known within the Music Industry for his impeccable music production and mixing and mastering skills, Don has been a secret weapon, a muse, mentor, and even a well-respected ghost producer, and ghost writer for some of the world’s biggest artists. There is no doubt, you have heard multiple songs that Don was involved in helping create over the last 30+ years -some have earned Grammy Awards and even an ASCAP Song of the Decade Award. Rarely accepting credit for his body of work, Don is by far one of the most talented and busiest people behind the scenes in the music industry. He has also developed and provided music education programs for children and adults at the High School and University levels.
With an unwavering commitment to technical excellence, Don Medina brings a wealth of real-world experience in all facets of audio engineering. His extensive expertise includes live sound production, studio engineering, equipment installation and maintenance, loudspeaker configuration, amplifier tuning, equalization, and advanced microphone techniques. Whether behind the console in a high-pressure live event or in the studio mixing for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, Don consistently delivers flawless audio experiences with professionalism and composure.
As a skilled sound designer and postproduction expert, Don has worked across film, television, and digital content—applying his talents in ADR, Foley, audio restoration, mastering, and digital signal processing (DSP). His technical knowledge is matched by his creative flair, with a deep musical background as a keyboardist, percussionist, and MIDI programmer. His passion for crafting unique sonic landscapes and achieving exceptional sound quality is evident in every project he touches.
Don is not only a technician but also a collaborator—valued for his personable nature, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. His career is marked by long-standing relationships with major artists, producers, and entertainment companies who rely on his ability to bring clarity, emotion, and energy to every production.
At Digital Viking, Don Media enhances the team’s multidisciplinary capabilities by bringing deep audio production insight to projects requiring immersive sound, multimedia storytelling, broadcast-ready quality, and live entertainment events while also serving as our music industry/artist liaison. Whether engineering the perfect mix or mentoring others in cutting-edge production techniques, Don is a driving force behind the sound of excellence.