Courses Taught: Studio Maintenance 1, Studio Maintenance 2
Education: BA in English Literature

Karen holds certificates from Syn-Aud-Con, Boisen Audio Recording Arts in Recording Engineering. An independent recording/live sound and mastering engineer, she operates Stray Dog Recording Services and specializes in location recording and Foley/sound effects work. Her credits include live albums for TKO Records, Jazz In Flight, Asian Improv Arts, and Limited Sedition, as well as the creation and recording of sound effects for independent film/animation and computer games such as Road Rash 64 and Motocross 2002. Also a freelance writer, Karen contributes regularly to Electronic Musician, DRUM!, and Onstage magazines, writing features and columns on recording techniques, reviews of equipment, and interviews with engineers and musicians.