Nicolas de Porcel is a first-generation, American Mastering Engineer from San Francisco, CA. His origins in the world of audio begin at age 12, when he began to produce digital music, becoming a pioneer of early Digital Audio Workstations. He is a classically trained pianist and has charted multiple productions all over the globe. His studies of music theory, production, audio engineering, and music technology eventually led him to begin mastering audio, and in 2016 he founded Million Dollar Snare Mastering, which would go on to become a globally recognized, critically acclaimed mastering studio.

Demitrius Lewis II, a.k.a. The Street Scientist, is an African-American Mastering Engineer from Stockton, CA. His career in audio began at Curtis Senior High School in Washington recording, mixing, and mastering for local artists. Demitrius's love for sound led him to pursue his Bachelor of Arts in Music at Washington State University, where he graduated with honors. Demitrius found a home at the University's recording studio, where his professors bestowed upon him the role of Senior Audio Engineer. His skills and ability to think globally received the attention of Nicolas de Porcel, owner and chief mastering engineer of Million Dollar Snare (MDS), by which he was offered an internship.

Brendan Duffey boasts an impressive career in audio, spanning over 25 years collaborating with renowned artists globally. A seasoned multi-instrumentalist, Brendan's musical journey began in bands, live sound, and local recording studios, setting the foundation for his journey in engineering. Graduating with a B.S. in Recording Arts from CSU Chico, he ventured to São Paulo, Brazil, where he established a thriving recording facility, making significant contributions to music, advertising, and film for over a decade.