Eric Zornes

Eric Zornes

Audio Columnist

Eric Zornes brings over a decade of experience to live sports broadcasting, specializing in technical management and audio production. His goal is to keep every show seamless, organized and engaging for audiences. In his free time, he travels the country with his wife and son, enjoying hiking, family time and fishing whenever he can.

Latest articles by Eric Zornes

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

World Cup’s Audio Challenge: One Match, One Mix

By Eric Zornes Published

Inside Audio How global audio teams create the sound of the world’s biggest sporting event

Inside Audio
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JANUARY 11: Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe perform during a Making the Team event of the 2026 United States Figure Skating Championships at Enterprise Center on January 11, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Hearing the Ice: Embedded Contact Mics Transform Figure Skating Audio

By Eric Zornes Published

Immersive Audio How to make the sport even more immersive

Immersive Audio
Munich, Germany - November 10: Eddy Pineiro of Carolina Pamthers kicks the winning Field Goal to the 17:20 during the NFL Munich Game 2024 match between New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena on November 10, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Capturing NFL Audio That Hits Hard

By Eric Zornes Published

Inside Audio Two veteran submixers share their playbook for tackling high-profile pro football telecasts

Inside Audio
The author introduces his son to a new wave of audio technology.

Wading Through the Chaos of Making Live Television

By Eric Zornes Published

Inside Audio Audio columnist Eric Zornes looks ahead to the next era of audio production

Inside Audio