My name is Tristin Shaddon, founder of Dust & Signal.
I'm an audio engineer and a guitarist with a passion for the power of great sound, and helping all types of creators sound their best! After serving in the Army, I pursued a degree in Audio Production at the Los Angeles Film School while building hands-on experience in recording, editing, live sound, and post-production.
Whether I'm cleaning up dialogue for a podcast, tracking guitar parts, mixing a live event, or troubleshooting a PA system, I enjoy all aspects of audio engineering and providing professional, clear sound.
Dust & Signal is built around a simple idea: Great audio shouldn't be to complicated or out of our reach. So, my goal is to help artists, businesses, content creators, and event organizers sound clear, professional, and memorable!
AS of Audio Production - LA Film School - October 2025
Dante Certification Level 1
Dante Certification Level 2
Audio Editing with Audacity
Pursuing B.S. Audio Production currently
Associate of Science in Audio Production - Graduate, October 2025
The Los Angeles Film School
Hands-on experience in studio recording, mixing, and mastering using industry-standard workflows.
Completed multi-track projects across genres, applying signal flow, gain staging, and critical listening techniques.
Developed proficiency in DAW environments, including Pro Tools, Audacity, and Logic Pro.
Engineered and edited projects using EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and automation for professional-quality results.
Managed all aspects of the production chain - from mic placement and tracking to mix balance and final export.
Produced and edited podcasts, voiceovers, and musical compositions for coursework and independent study.
Dante Level 1 & 2 Certified (Audinate)
Certified in digital audio networking, including setup, routing, and troubleshooting Dante systems.
Experienced in configuring Dante Controller, managing signal paths, and integrating with Pro Tools and digital consoles
Independent Recording and Mixing Practice (Dust and Signal Studio)
Record, mix, and master original guitar compositions, covers, and instrumental projects, experimenting with tone shaping and spatial effects.
Employ creative microphone techniques (close, ambient, stereo, and DI blending) to achieve dynamic recordings.
Experienced in editing and restoration using Audacity, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools - noise reduction, click removal, and waveform repair.
Produce blues, rock, and cinematic guitar-based recordings, using modern blues design tone.
Maintain a portfolio of personal projects demonstrating tone design, mixing depth, and emotional storytelling through sound
Mixing and mastering
Signal Flow
Gain Staging
Automation and Dynamic mixing
Live Sound Reinforcement
Microphones
DAWs
Plugins and tools
Audio Networking
Studio Signal Flow
Guitar Performance
Musical Arrangement
Musical Composition
Dialogue Editing
ADR Recording
Reliable
Detail oriented
On Time