Audio Evidence Expert Witnesses: 6

Bryan Neumeister, CEO of USA Forensics, is a court certified Audio and Video Forensic Expert. Mr. Neumeister has over 34 years of professional experience Clarifying Videos, Still Pictures (film and digital), and Audio Recordings so that jurors can better see and hear evidence. With studios and forensic equipment more advanced than most Federal Agencies, he is able video to large format still pictures for use as Exemplars.

Mr. Neumeister presents high resolution video in court to explain Procedure or Evidence of Tampering to juries. Using 3D Sonograph and Spectrograph printouts, he can also spot and visually explain the “altering of tapes." His Video Recreations have been honored at the Canne Film Festival and have received 39 Emmy Awards from the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences for Technical Excellence.

Mr. Neumeister has worked on over 200 Forensic Cases since 2010. His non-military court cases include: RICO, Murder, Murder for Hire, Fraud, Robbery, Armed Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Arson, Kidnapping, Bank Robbery, DUI, DWI, Civil Cases...etc. He is certified in Military, Federal, State, Civil, and Aviation court.

Large Cases include:

• US Government vs. Charles Keating - Retained as Video Expert
• State of Arizona vs. Jodi Arias - Retained as Audio and Photography Expert
• US Grand Jury: The Hope Steffy Case – Video Expert
• US Government vs. Charles Keating III - Retained as Video Expert
• US Federal Government vs. State of AZ. - King Case as Video Expert
• Currently: Encrypted Department of Justice Case

Areas of Expertise:

Audio & Video Analysis Voice Enhancement, Verification, Authentication Forensic Voice Comparison Forensic Linguistics Video Enhancement

Aerial Surveillance Still Photography Enhancement Video Up-Resolution to HD Court Exemplars Facial Comparisons / Recognition Emmy Award Winning Crime Scene Recreations

Certifications and Affiliations:ACFE, ABRE, APA, NATAS, BMI, ASCAP, AES, ACFEi, PSA, NAB

View Bryan Neumeister's Consulting Profile.

Audio Expert David Smith of Sound Testimony^® specializes in Audio Forensic Analysis, Improving Recorded Speech Intelligibility, & Recording Authentication. Our proprietary hardware/software system recovers intelligible speech and other sounds from noise-intensive backgrounds & poorly recorded media. David A. Smith, IEEE, AES, has more than three decades of professional experience with audio enhancement. Experienced in criminal and civil cases including murder, corporate fraud, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, labor, and family law. Mr. Smith consults with counsel offering audio forensic evidence examination, analysis, litigation support, expert advice, expert testimony, and related expert witness services including preparation of cross-examinations and courtroom presentations. Clients include Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Family Law & General Practice Attorneys, other Legal & Investigative Professionals, HR Depts., Corporations, Private Detectives, & Individuals. Services Offered:

• Recording Authentication
• Tampering & Edit Detection
• Intelligibility Improvement
• Transcript Review & Correction
• Litigation Support
• Voice Recognition and/or Elimination
• Expert Testimony

Intelligibility Improvement of:

• 911 calls
• Voice Mail Systems
• Accidental Recordings
• Surveillance Recordings
• Portable Audio Recorders
• Interviews
• Depositions
• Meetings
• Cell Phone Recordings, etc.

Durand R. Begault received a PhD in Computer Audio from UC San Diego in 1988 and an MFA from Mills College in 1981. He has been associated with the Audio Forensic Center and Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. since 1996 and has worked as an expert witness, legal consultant, and acoustical consultant on a variety of audio-related cases since 1988. Dr. Begault also holds a research position at NASA Ames Research Center and is an adjunct faculty member at McGill University. He is the author of several U.S. patents and is qualified as an expert witness in both Federal and State Courts. Dr. Begault has testified in over 40 cases on a variety of audio technology and forensic audio-related cases.

Areas of Expertise:

• Audio Technology Patent / Intellectual Property Analyses
• Forensic Audio and Video Tape Examination / Authentication
• Analysis of Speech, Alarms, Warning Signal Audibility
• Voice Identification and Elimination
• Analysis of ‘Ear Witness’ Testimony
• Enhancement of Speech from Noisy Audio / Video Tape Recordings
• Music Copyright Infringement and Musicological Analysis
• Gunshots
• Acoustical Test and Measurement - Environmental Sound
• Noise Exposure
• Software / Hardware Black Box Testing for Infringement
• Videotape Image Enhancement
• Analysis of Digital Recordings

Please contact the Marketing Department at Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc./Audio Forensic Center for Dr. Begault’s current CV.

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Bruce E. Koenig is the senior examiner and founder of BEK TEK LLC. He has been involved in the Forensic Analysis of Audio and Video Recordings on a full-time basis since 1974. Mr. Koenig & his associates conduct forensic examinations of audio, video & still images (e.g. JPEG) media to authenticate, improve voice intelligibility, identify/classify voice and non-voice signals, and enhance video & images.

Services Offered:

• On-Site Evaluations of Acoustical Sounds and Environments
• Prepares Transcriptions
• Presents Expert Testimony
• Assists Attorneys in Preparing for Cross-Examination of Opposing Experts
• Evaluates Appropriate Recording and Analysis Equipment
• Provides Forensic Training in Audio/Video Analysis
• Conducts Research Regarding Forensic Applications

Barry G. Dickey is the certified forensic expert for Audio Evidence Lab, a laboratory specializing in the Analysis of Audio / Video Evidence. Mr. Dickey has examined evidence in over 1500 cases in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Philippines and Europe. With over 20 years of experience, he has provided expert testimony in federal and state courts on issues involving audio, video, and voice identification. Utilizing DSP technology, analytical equipment, and microscopic resolution, Mr. Dickey employs scientifically accepted techniques to provide the critical evidence required in the courtroom.

He has consulted with news networks in reference to the "Osama bin Laden Tapes" and "2012 Presidential Debates" as well as tapes released by other foreign news networks. Recent cases also include "NFL Bountygate" and "Holy Land Foundation" investigations.

Services Include:

Analysis Of Audio / Video Evidence

Digital Enhancement / Restoration

Voice Identification / Elimination

Event / Sound Identification

Expert Testimony / Consultation

Piracy / Copyright Infringement

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Mr. Broyles represents 14 years experience in providing expert witness and forensic examination services combined with 32+ years experience in research, design & development of computer software and electronic products to include forensic lab equipment and forensic audio/video/image software.  This combination of experience gives invaluable insights into the forensic processes and application in each unique case or project.  Court Qualified.  Detail CV available on request.    

Areas of Expertise:

Audio, Video and Voice Recordings Voice Identification / Comparison / Elimination Forensic Transcription / Transcriptions Surveillance/Time Lapse Video Processing Authentication, Enhancement, Restoration Noise Reduction /Removal / Improve Intelligibility Video Frame/Field Capture and Printing Signal Recovery, Restoration and Clarification Magnetic Microscopy and Imaging Services

Media Repair and Cleaning Services Recording Equipment Analysis and Testing Recording Equipment Restoration Playback Speed Correction Media Repair and Cleaning Services Many Tape and Digital Formats Supported Related Litigation Support Technical Research and/of Forensic Applications Dictaphone Restoration and Transfer Services

Specializing in Recorded Evidence Analysis, Enhancement and Restoration Services of Video, Audio, Sound, Voice, Surveillance and Time Lapse Recordings; both digital and analog; through the use of custom and professional analysis systems.

Providing court qualified expert witness services to assist litigation support, public defenders, law enforcement, attorneys, government, and the general public.  Since 2004.  Local, nationwide and international.

Stated goal is to help you get the most from your recorded evidence.   Call now to get started.

Memberships, Affiliations and Training:

• Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
• Law Enforcement Video and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
• New York Institute for Forensic Audio (NYIFA)
• Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
• International Association of Identification Rocky Mtn Division (RMDIAI)