Sound Recordist Teams
Complete sound departments for film, TV, and commercial productions across Dublin and Cork and all of Ireland.
A sound recordist specializes in capturing audio in the field, whether recording dialogue, ambient soundscapes, or specific sound effects for a production. From Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios in Limerick to the wild Atlantic coast, they select appropriate microphones, manage recording equipment, and monitor audio quality in real time. Clean field recordings are the foundation of a production's final sound design.
We connect you with sound recordists who bring both technical expertise and a trained ear to location recording across Ireland. Our network includes professionals experienced at Ardmore Studios, Troy Studios, and Screen Ireland-funded productions, with documentary fieldwork from the Cliffs of Moher to the Wicklow Mountains, each committed to delivering pristine audio that enhances the final mix.
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Capabilities
Sound Teams for Every Production
We assemble coordinated sound departments tailored to your production's format, scale, and specific requirements.
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Feature Film Teams
- Sound mixer leadership
- Boom operator(s)
- Utility sound technician
- Playback operation
- Full department coordination
Complete Coverage
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TV Production Teams
- Multi-camera sound mixing
- Rapid setup capability
- Episode continuity
- Studio and location teams
- Broadcast delivery standards
Broadcast Ready
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Documentary Teams
- Flexible crew sizing
- Run-and-gun capability
- Self-contained operation
- Extended shoot endurance
- Vérité sound capture
Adaptive Teams
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Commercial Teams
- Agency workflow experience
- Fast turnaround delivery
- Multi-spot efficiency
- Product and dialogue focus
- High-pressure performance
Efficient Delivery
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Sound Recordist Teams
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Coordinated Teams
We provide sound teams who work together regularly on Ireland productions, from Screen Ireland-funded features to international productions at Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios in Limerick, ensuring smooth collaboration, established workflows, and consistent quality from day one.
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Right-Sized Departments
From lean documentary crews to full feature film sound departments. We match team size to your production's actual needs, not industry defaults.
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Rapid Assembly
24-hour team assembly for most requirements. We maintain relationships with sound professionals across Ireland—from Dublin and Cork to Galway and Limerick—for quick response to production needs.
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Single Point of Contact
One booking handles your entire sound department. We coordinate crew scheduling, equipment, and logistics so you can focus on your production.
On Location
Sound recordists on Sound Devices 833, Scorpio, Zoom F6, and Tentacle Sync feeding Atmos-spec Vikings, Banshees, Belfast, and Cartoon Saloon Oscar pipelines
Here is how this works in practice. Our Irish sound-recordist roster covers the senior bench that anchored Vikings six seasons at Ashford Studios Wicklow (the Norse-language dialog plus longboat-and-Atlantic-sea-spray weatherproof location-sound capture), Game of Thrones across Titanic Studios Belfast and Paint Hall (the multi-camera battle-and-courtyard production-sound that earned Primetime Emmy outstanding-sound-mixing nominations), Foundation across Troy Studios Limerick on Apple TV+ (the 320,000 sq ft stage Dolby Atmos-spec immersive capture). Penny Dreadful and The Tudors at Ardmore Studios Bray. The Star Wars Skellig Michael units (the UNESCO-island helicopter-resupply sound-record precedent).
Here is the short of it. Plus the recent Banshees of Inisherin Achill Island and Inishmore unit (Steve Fanagan's IFTAs Best Sound work that supported the 2023 multiple Oscar nominations), Belfast 2021 (the period 1969 Belfast location-sound), Normal People HBO Sligo-and-Trinity, The Wonder, and the An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl Gaeltacht Irish-language location-sound capture. The IFTAs Best Sound and the IATSE Local 695 equivalent SIPTU sound-craft circuit anchors the working roster.
Recording kit covers Sound Devices Scorpio (the 32-channel flagship), Sound Devices 833 (the 12-channel mid-tier standard), 888 and 788T legacy units. Plus Zoom F6 and F8n Pro for indie-and-documentary capture. Tentacle Sync E and Track E timecode-and-audio sync, plus Ambient Lockit ACL 204 master clocks. Microphone coverage Sennheiser MKH 8060 and MKH 416 shotgun, Schoeps CMIT 5U digital shotgun, DPA 4017c and 4018C shotgun. DPA 6060 and 6061 lavalier. Sanken COS-11D capsules. Plus Neumann KMR 81i and KK 8045 capsule for studio-quality location work.
Here is the breakdown. Wireless via Sennheiser Digital 6000 EM, Wisycom MCR42 MTP41, Lectrosonics SRc and SMV, plus Zaxcom NeverClip and ZMT4 transmitters. Cinela Pianissimo, Cyclone, and Leonard windshield-and-blimp systems for the Atlantic-coast cold-October weather-discipline. Section 481 32% tax credit qualifies sound-recordist 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 bilingual EN / Irish (Gaeilge) Gaeltacht capacity.
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FAQ
Our Sound Team Network
What positions make up a sound department?
A full sound department typically includes: Production Sound Mixer (department head, operates recorder and mixing), Boom Operator (primary microphone placement), and Utility Sound/Sound Assistant (wireless management, cable runs, second boom). Smaller productions may combine roles, while larger ones add positions like Playback Operator or additional boom ops.
How do you determine team size?
Team size depends on production complexity—number of speaking roles per scene, wireless requirements, camera coverage, and pace of shooting. We assess your production's needs and recommend appropriate crew levels that balance coverage with budget efficiency.
Do your teams come with equipment?
We offer flexible options: teams with their own equipment packages, teams with rented equipment we coordinate, or teams using production-provided gear. Many of our mixers own comprehensive kits, while others prefer working with rental equipment.
Can you provide teams for long-running productions?
Yes. We support ongoing TV series, multi-week commercial campaigns, and feature films with consistent sound team coverage. We can maintain crew continuity throughout your production or arrange rotating teams for extended schedules.
What about replacing team members during production?
We can arrange replacement crew if team members become unavailable during production. We prioritize crew familiar with the project when possible and ensure proper handoff of production-specific information to maintain consistency.
Do you provide sound teams for international co-productions?
Yes. Our sound teams are experienced working with international productions filming in Ireland. They're comfortable with varied workflows, international crew integration, and can communicate in English as well as Irish.
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Book Your Sound Team
Tell us about your production and we'll assemble the right sound department for your needs.