Chris Kubacki

I’m Chris — an Australian audio branding and sound design specialist with over 15 years’ experience working across commercial radio, community stations, podcasts and branded content.

I help bring clarity and consistency to sound — building audio that’s confident, deliberate, and designed to actually be used. The kind of sound that gives shows identity, brands recognition, and listeners a reason to stay.

Like most people in audio, I didn’t start with a master plan — I started by asking questions, paying attention, and saying yes to opportunities.

After studying Commercial Radio at Charles Sturt University, I cut my teeth inside major radio networks, learning quickly what actually works on air, what doesn’t, and why intention matters more than tricks or trends.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across Australian commercial and community radio, podcasting, and branded audio. More recently, I’ve joined the team at Benztown — introducing new imaging styles, helping stations punch above their weight, and rethinking how sound supports content rather than distracting from it.

Highlights include:

• • • Introducing drum & bass imaging to Australian radio

    • Building audio branding for stations across Australia and New Zealand

    • Helping community stations sound polished, confident, and competitive

    • Working with broadcasters, podcasters, and brands who care about quality

    • Being trusted for fast turnarounds, clear communication, and reliable delivery

Good audio branding isn’t about being loud — it’s about being recognisable. When sound is intentional, it supports content, strengthens identity, and makes everything feel more considered.

Technology is a tool, not the magic. I use what serves the story — whether that’s AI voices, heavy processing, or stripped-back simplicity — but I never let the tech outrun the idea.

Collaboration beats ego. Clear communication matters — and the best ideas usually come from working things through together.

When I’m not working on audio branding projects, you’ll usually find me somewhere between the Mid-North and South Coast of NSW — travelling, chasing good coffee, listening to music, or figuring out how sound fits into the next project.

And yes — my two dogs, Iggy and Shazza, rule the house.

Whether you’re launching a station or show, refreshing a podcast, or your sound just feels like it’s missing something, let’s talk.

I’m happy to share ideas, suggest realistic options, or put together a quick demo so you can hear exactly how it could sound — before committing to anything.