Ben Freer

Owner / ReRecording Mixer / Sound Designer

Fiddle Leaf Sound is an independent studio that offers Sound Design, Mix, Remote Record Services (Source Connect), Music Supervision and Original Composition.  We specialize in audio for Commercials, TV, Radio, Digital Media and Documentaries.

Originally from Manchester, England, Ben relocated to San Diego, California, during his youth. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film, TV, and Radio Production from California State University, Monterey Bay. After completing his studies, he returned to England to obtain an engineering certificate from The School of Sound Recording. In 2007, Ben joined Eleven as an assistant mixer, quickly advancing to a full mixer role. During his tenure at Eleven, he worked on major ad campaigns for clients such as Dodge, Chrysler, T-Mobile, Apple, and Jordan Brand.

Ben's film and television credits include sound design and mixing for the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "The Real Rocky", Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose, and the HBO docuseries McMillion$, for which he received a 2020 Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program.  His music video work features collaborations with artists like The Weeknd, Coldplay, and Ariana Grande.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Ben is an avid vinyl enthusiast and enjoys DJing at parties.