Michael Romanowski is the chief mastering engineer of Coast Mastering in Berkeley, California. He is one of the very first Immersive Audio Mastering engineers on the planet.

As a sought-after consultant and advisor for companies such as DOLBY, SONY, FRAUNHOFER, and more, his contributions have helped build and refine tools for creativity while pushing the boundaries of immersive audio production.

Michael designed and built his first surround studio in 2001, added height channels in 2015 and created his first ATMOS music releases before the launch of Dolby Music.

Michael Romanowski

Five-time GRAMMY Award winner
Ten-time GRAMMY® nominee

As an in-demand speaker he has presented at AES, NAMM, SXSW, Tape Op, Potluck Con, AES Mexico, AES Europe and written articles for Mix Magazine and Electronic Musician.

Recording Academy service 

  • National Trustee

  • Co-chair: National Awards and Nominations Committee

  • Chair: Planning and Governance Committee

  • Chair: National Presidents Council

  • Co-Chair: Producers & Engineers Immersive Committee

  • Co-Chair: National Advisory Council to the Producers & Engineers Wing