George Drabing Hicks has built a career at the intersection of live performance and studio production. Equally adept in both settings, he integrates the immediacy of a concert with the precision of a recording, so every project resonates with clarity, depth, and emotion.
As a classically trained musician, George developed a deep appreciation for the transportive power of sound which led him to explore audio engineering. After graduating with a double major in music and business, he eventually moved to Los Angeles to immerse himself in the industry.
George’s broad experiences inform the decisions he makes every day. Six years as Head of Audio for The Theatre at Ace Hotel engineering touring acts and facilitating film premieres for major studios. Four years as a business owner developing a post production and recording facility in Culver City. Currently as a monitor engineer for grammy-nominated arranger Chris Walden and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Also as a contributing sound designer for the animated series Common Side Effects on Adult Swim and HBO Max.
With over 15 years of professional experience, and regardless of the job description, his work remains focused on enhancing the creative experience for both artist and audience.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
- Recording StudioAverage price - $500 per day
- Live SoundAverage price - $800 per concert
- Dialogue EditingAverage price - $100 per minute
- Surround 5.1 MixingAverage price - $100 per minute
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Film ComposerAverage price - $300 per minute
- Podcast Editing & MasteringContact for pricing
- Prophet 10
- Matriarch
- ATC SCM20s
- DAD AX Center
- AKG C12 VR (2)
- Austrian Audio 818 (2)
- Royer SF12
