Let me introduce myself!
My name is Jim Bach. I’ve had the good fortune to have been given the opportunity to hold almost every position at a radio station one time or another, including DJ, newsman, production director, audio engineer, music director, program director, operation’s director, sales adviser, Janitor!*. *Except station or sales manager.
DJ, news, announcer KCWS AM/FM Intern @ Central Washington University Spring quarter 1967 “My dad knew the station manager!”
DJ, news, production, audio engineering KXLE Ellensburg, Washington 1967 - 1970 Visitors would ask: “You’re the DJ??”
KIRO AM Seattle DJ KIRO FM format designer 1970 -1971 “Am I really working at a 50,000 watt station? OMG!”
Afternoon drive newsman 1971 KOL AM More like: “News Reader!”
”20/20 News”
Operations Director KFRC FM San Francisco 1971 - 1972 With Dennis Pipes - engineer and station comedian!
KOL AM/FM Seattle afternoon drive DJ 1973- 1974 “Peace, dope, rock and roll!”
“Radio is theater of the mind”
Self designed and built console/studio* Programming KIT FM Yakima 1975
*KOL Chief Engineer Bill Wolfenbarger supplied the basic audio circuitry schematic!
Disco DJ 1977 - 1980. Designer and Disco Builder - pictured atop the 9 times life-size 1938 Zenith table radio jock booth, plexiglass floor & sound system I designed and built for Consolidated Restaurants’ Fandangos in Seattle.
KYYX FM Seattle - Newscaster, Public Affairs Director, DJ 1977 - 1978
“What happened to all the dancers…did I play the wrong song or something???”
The actual radio I used as a point of departure. We found it in an antique store for $35! Designed by the great John Vassos. Still works!
Studio Manager KING Audio Head producer KING AM Seattle 1981 -1985 In my first job interview the Station Manager asked me: “You know how to operate this stuff…right?”
“20 years at radio stations from Ellensburg to Seattle to San Francisco”
First Studio Mic 1965 (Adjusted for inflation: $200!!)
First Pro Mixer The 1947 RCA BN-2A. It still works! “They don’t make ‘em like this anymore!!!”
Not pictured are KYYX FM, KMWX AM, KISN FM, and ECR.org (This is MORE than enough…right?)
…and after radio?
When I decided to leave KING…
…in November 1985, I was one of the busiest voice actors in the Pacific Northwest with an average of 8 campaigns running at the same time for over a decade. Different voices…different approaches…different…
Danish Orchards Fruit Spread - 3 years US, Canada and UK
Northwest Ford Dealers - 6 years Pacific Northwest
National Merit Insurance - 12 years Washington State
Bartell Drugs - 12 years Northwest regional
Dunn Lumber - 22 years Washington State
The City of Seattle - 10 years Seattle Metro
Ernst Hardware - 6 years Northwest Regional
Ameriflex Health Supplements - 6 years Full US Exposure
The Bon Marche -6 years Pacific Northwest
Frederick & Nelson - 8 years Pacific Northwest
Greg’s Japanese Auto - 8 years Washington State
Attorney Robert B. Kornfeld - 12 years Washington State
Supermall - 4 years Seattle Metro
Many different character voices on CD-ROMs for Microsoft * Nintendo* Humongous marketed in 88 countries Worldwide!
Clients:
…And many, many More!
1st ProTools Studio 1993 -2003
2nd ProTools Studio 2003-2008
3rd ProTools Studio 2008 -2020
Current ProTools Studio
A mix of radio & TV nostalgia with the latest ProTools Studio and Apple Final Cut Pro digital technology
50+ years of audio/video expertise with the latest digital equipment that will bring your message, presentation, narration or Audio Book to life!
Apple Computers, ProTools digital editing with a full range of digital plug-ins, noiseless Behringer digital 4 channel console, Scarlett 4i4 interface, Neumann U-87 clone mics, Shure wireless/Bluetooth lapel mics, Mackie powered monitors and digital mixing HUI, SONY Professional MDR-7506 headphones.
Included with each production is expert script consultation and pristine audio delivered to you in your choice of digital formats at the sample rate and bit size you desire.
Fully Professional Audio/Video -60 DB noise floor
“Quotable quotes”
“Over the many years we’ve worked together, Jim Bach has been a solid voice actor for our clients and an important collaborator on thousands of radio and television projects. His engineering chops and his own studio make recording a turnkey event. Jim is an excellent writer when we need tweaks or concepts. But really, it’s all about The Voice: a rich and resonant classic announcer or narrator…or friendly, convincing ‘every man’… or just about any character voice or idea you can throw at him. Jim is a total pro, who cares as much about getting it right as you do. He is not happy until you are happy.”
“I’ve known Jim Bach a long, long time. Not only is he one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, he’s also a pro’s pro. If you want a project that produces the results you’re looking for, choose Jim to write, voice and/or produce whatever you need because he will collaborate WITH you! It always sounds great and gets the reaction I was hoping for! Whether it’s a simple voiceover, or a complete concept development and production, Jim can deliver something you’ll be proud to be part of.”
“Polymath. (noun) A person of wide ranging knowledge and learning. The word should also include a photo of Jim - because he is very much a polymath; a modern-day Renaissance man. And he’s as multi-faceted a pure talent as there there is. Put him to work for you and have your wildest expectations more than exceeded.”
“Highest recommendation!”
“Jim is a wonderfully versatile voice talent. Besides his great range, he has performed every stage of the creative process; concept, writing, voice and production…plus, Jim is a joy to work with…you might ask one of his character voices for a reference!”
“Unfair! Jim Bach has more than his share of talent. Voice actor, on-air work practically from diapers, owned a successful Advertising Agency AND Jim is a producer/engineer! So if you need a 360 guy who can take your project from wall to wall, call Jim. Don’t call me, cuz after 48 years I’m still asking him: “What does this button do?”
“I have been lucky to work with all these people. I continue to respect and value their opinions and innovative ideas. Without them, my long career would not have been possible.”