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Cheshire Audio · Byron Bay

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A boutique sound design, composition and audio post-production studio. Byron Bay, Australia.

Studio

A boutique studio
for considered sound

Sound design

Original sonic worlds built from field recordings and synthesis, for film, animation and brand.

Composition

Music written to picture. Score, songs and sonic identity that carry the story.

Audio post

Edit, mix and delivery for broadcast, online and podcast. Finished properly, first time.

Music editing

Existing tracks cut, rearranged and conformed to picture, keeping the musical logic intact.

Music sourcing & licensing

The right track found, negotiated and cleared, from production library to commercial release.

Sonic branding

Audio logos and brand sound systems that make a brand recognisable with the screen off.

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Selected work

Chosen thoughtfully

25 projects

Long form

Series & features

Television, documentary and film. The slow craft.

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Fizzy & Suds

ABC Kids · Animation series · Three seasons and counting · Sound design & mix

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Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine

Documentary series · Four parts · Sound design

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Chasing Canguro

Documentary · Sound design · In production

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Aquarius

Feature documentary · Sydney Film Festival 2024 · Sound design

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Living in the Time of Dying

Feature documentary · 2020 · Sound design

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We Are Not Powerless

Feature documentary · Adelaide Film Festival 2025 · In cinemas now · Sound design

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Compositions

Original music

Composed for purpose. Press play, have a wander.

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Shaun Clifford, sound designer and composer, Cheshire Audio

About

Led by ear,
finished by hand

Cheshire Audio is led by Shaun, a sound designer, composer and field recordist based in Byron Bay. The studio works end to end: sound design, original composition, mix and full audio post-production.

Clients include the ABC, Hugo Boss, Hyundai, Destination NSW and Fliteboard, across broadcast series, campaigns, brand films, animation and feature documentary, including feature film sound design.

Testimonials

In their words

Shaun at Cheshire Audio is a true pro. Talented, flexible and accommodating to the shifting sands of creativity and scheduling. Creatively outstanding, do yourself a favour and get Shaun / Cheshire on your project. Next level, cannot recommend enough.
Ashley McLeod · Producer, Sergeant Major

Contact

Something worth hearing

Where is Cheshire Audio based?

Cheshire Audio is based in Byron Bay, Australia. The studio works remotely with clients worldwide.

Do you work with international production companies?

Yes. The studio works with agencies and production companies in the United States and internationally, and the Australian timezone means work sent at the end of a US day comes back the next morning.

What services do you offer?

Sound design, original composition, music editing, music sourcing and licensing, podcast editing and sonic branding.

What kind of projects do you work on?

TVCs and brand films, animation series, feature documentaries and podcasts.

How do I get a quote?

Email info@cheshireaudio.com.au with a brief and reference links. Include the deadline and the delivery format and you will get a quote back.

Byron Bay, Australia · Working worldwide