ACTUAL SIZE AUDIO
Michael Ryan — location sound & audio post
Audio Post-Production & Location Sound

Sound that serves
the story.

Over 25 years of professional audio for film and television — from the mix stage to the field. Located in Connecticut, serving clients nationally.

Studio — Canton, CT
Studio — Canton, CT
What I Do
01
Audio Post Production & Mixing
Full post-production for documentary and narrative film — from assembly through final mix. Balanced, immersive sound that holds up on any screen, from cinema to streaming. Mixing in stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos.
02
Location Sound Services
Production sound recording throughout New England. Professional boom operation, wireless, and multi-track recording. Based 20 minutes from ESPN's Bristol campus.
03
Dialogue Editing
Clean, natural-sounding dialogue that cuts through a dynamic mix. Noise reduction, sync correction, and breath management for features, documentaries, and broadcast.
04
Music Recording, Mixing & Mastering
Studio recording and full mixing and mastering services for musicians and artists. From tracking to a finished, release-ready master.
Selected Credits

Feature documentaries, broadcast sports, and independent journalism — across 25 years of professional production audio.

HBO
The Super Bob Einstein Movie 2021
The Bronx, USA 2019
If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast 2017
ESPN — 30 for 30
The Last Days of Knight 2018
Believeland 2016
This Magic Moment 2014
Playing for the Mob 2014
Rand University 2014
Requiem for the Big East 2014
Run Ricky Run 2010
Without Bias 2009
Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? 2009
ESPN — Nine for IX
Swoopes 2013
Runner 2013
ESPN Films
Croom 2012
Abby: Head On 2013
Right to Play 2012
MTV
Thumbs 2011
Music Documentary
Killing Me Softly with His Songs 2022
100 Voices: A Journey Home 2010
Independent Documentary
The Right Track 2025
The Anonymous People 2013
Kaepernick & America 2022
Finding Tatanka 2014
Coach 2026
PBS
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames 2024
Great Expectations: Raising Educational Achievement 2012
About

Michael Ryan —
Actual Size Audio

Since 1998, Actual Size Audio has delivered professional audio post-production and location sound for film and television clients across New England and nationally.

Based in Central Connecticut — 20 minutes from ESPN's Bristol campus — with a private studio purpose-built for dialogue editing, ADR, and final mix.

Every project gets the full attention of an experienced operator who has worked across sports, documentary, independent narrative, and broadcast television.

1998 Established
25+ Years of professional audio
CT → NE Location sound coverage
Get in Touch
Let’s talk about
your project.
Michael Ryan — Actual Size Audio
Email actualsizeaudio@mac.com
Phone 860.202.2476
Location Canton, CT 20 min from ESPN Bristol • Location sound throughout New England
Web actualsizeaudio.com