Sound Mixer Services
Production sound excellence across Dublin, Galway, and throughout Ireland.
A sound mixer, also known as the production sound mixer, is responsible for capturing all on-set audio, including dialogue, ambient sound, and effects. They select and position microphones, manage audio levels in real time, and ensure that every take delivers clean, usable recordings. From the controlled stages at Ardmore Studios to Ireland's windswept coastal locations and Dublin's urban environments, production sound demands versatility across Ireland's varied conditions.
We connect you with production sound mixers who deliver broadcast-quality audio in any environment. Our network spans Dublin, Galway, and Cork, with mixers experienced at Ardmore and Troy Studios and on Screen Ireland-supported productions across the country.
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Capabilities
Production Sound Expertise
We connect you with experienced sound mixers who deliver pristine production audio—from intimate dialogue scenes to complex multi-person setups—using industry-standard equipment and proven techniques.
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Recording Equipment
- Sound Devices
- Zaxcom systems
- Lectrosonics wireless
- Sennheiser mics
- Schoeps boom mics
Pro Equipment
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Wireless Systems
- Multi-channel TX/RX
- Frequency coordination
- IFB systems
- Comtek feeds
- Timecode sync
Wireless Mastery
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Mixing Skills
- Live mixing
- ISO recording
- Dialogue clarity
- Noise management
- Metadata entry
Expert Mixing
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Production Types
- Feature films
- Television
- Commercials
- Documentaries
- Interviews
All Formats
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Sound Mixers
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Experienced Mixers
Sound mixers with credits on Screen Ireland-supported features and international productions at Ardmore and Troy Studios.
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Quality Audio
Crystal-clear dialogue and rich ambient recordings.
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Efficient Setup
Fast deployment with minimal disruption to production.
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Local Expertise
Knowledge of Irish production workflows, Cine Electric and local rental houses, and acoustic challenges from Ardmore stages to windswept coastal locations.
On Location
Production sound mixers on Sound Devices 833 and Scorpio multitrack delivering Atmos-spec capture for Vikings, Banshees, Belfast, and Cartoon Saloon Oscar pipelines
Here is how this works in practice. Our Irish production-sound-mixer roster anchors at Atmos-and-7.1.4-immersive delivery. Steve Fanagan (the IFTAs Best Sound winner across the Lenny Abrahamson and Element Pictures slate including Room, Normal People. The Wonder. Plus the Banshees of Inisherin sound design and re-recording mix that supported the 2023 multiple Oscar nominations), Brendan Rehill, Patrick Drummond, Damian Diaz Davalos, Aza Hand, plus the senior IFTAs Best Sound circuit.
Here is the short of it. The senior mixers anchored Vikings six seasons at Ashford Studios Wicklow (the Norse-language ADR-clean dialog plus longboat-and-Atlantic-sea-spray location-sound), Game of Thrones across Titanic Studios Belfast and Paint Hall (the multiple Primetime Emmy outstanding-sound-mixing nominations). Foundation across Troy Studios Limerick on Apple TV+ (Atmos-spec capture). Penny Dreadful and The Tudors at Ardmore Studios Bray, the Star Wars Skellig Michael units. Plus the recent Belfast 2021 (the period 1969 Belfast sound design), Normal People HBO, The Wonder, and the An Cailín Ciúin Gaeltacht units.
Training routes through IADT Dún Laoghaire sound-for-screen, the Pulse College Dublin sound-engineering program, Filmbase Ireland, plus the AES (Audio Engineering Society) Irish-section mentorship.
Here is the breakdown. Mixing kit covers Sound Devices Scorpio (the 32-channel-and-36-track production-sound-mixer flagship), Sound Devices 833 (the 12-channel mid-tier standard), 888 and 788T legacy units. Plus the Sound Devices CL-12 and CL-16 fader-panel control surfaces. Mic-and-receiver coverage Sennheiser MKH 8060 and MKH 416 shotgun, Schoeps CMIT 5U and Super-CMIT 2U. DPA 4017c and 4018C shotgun. DPA 6060 and 6061 lavalier. Sanken COS-11D capsules through Sennheiser Digital 6000 EM, Wisycom MCR42 and MTP41 wireless receivers, plus Lectrosonics SRc and SMV wireless lavalier.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Atmos-and-immersive re-recording mix at Ardmore Sound (the Ardmore Studios mix-stage), Screen Scene Sound Dublin, Windmill Lane mix theaters, plus Yellowmoon Belfast (cross-border GBP). Section 481 32% tax credit qualifies sound-mixer spend through Irish-resident hires plus the 40% regional uplift on named-area shoots. SIPTU union compliance, EUR Eurozone with GBP NI dual-currency, plus the IFTAs Best Sound annual award circuit.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sound mixer do?
A sound mixer, also known as a production sound mixer, is the head of the sound department on set. They record and mix all dialogue, ambient sound, and effects during filming, managing microphone placement, signal levels, and recording equipment to capture clean, usable audio that meets post-production standards.
What skills should a sound mixer have?
A sound mixer needs acute hearing, deep technical knowledge of recording equipment and acoustics, and the ability to solve audio challenges quickly in unpredictable environments. They must understand microphone selection and placement, wireless frequency coordination, and how their recordings will be used in the post-production mix.
What types of productions need a sound mixer?
Any production that records dialogue or live sound requires a sound mixer. Feature films, television series, documentaries, commercials, and corporate videos all depend on quality production sound. The sound mixer's work directly affects the clarity and emotional impact of the final audio.
How do you match a sound mixer to my production?
We evaluate your production's audio requirements, shooting environments, and the complexity of your sound needs, then recommend mixers with relevant experience. We consider factors such as location acoustics, the number of actors in dialogue scenes, and any special recording challenges your project presents.
What equipment does a sound mixer use?
A sound mixer operates a portable mixing console or recorder, multiple wireless and boom microphone systems, and monitoring equipment. They carry a range of microphones suited to different recording situations and use timecode systems to synchronize audio with the camera department's footage.
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