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audio post production services

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Services
Services

Audio Mixing

Building emotive, powerful mixes that excite and move your audience, for Broadcast, Online, YouTube, Podcasts, Radio and Social Media

Sound Design

Highly realistic, rich and detailed sound design for your film or game. Utilising bespoke recordings, foley and over 200,000 fully licensed SFX to build amazing soundscapes

Recording

VO recording on site or remote, field recording in mono, stereo and ambisonic formats, and multitrack music recording in the studio or on location

Game Audio

Immersive, unique and highly crafted sound design, foley and audio engine creation, with exceptional attention to detail

Dialogue Clean Up

Noise removal without artefacts, using a small arsenal of cutting edge tools. Get outstanding quality dialogue, even if recorded in a noisy place. See my examples here

Branded Content

Take your branded content to the next level, with sound that engages audiences. Bespoke crafted soundscapes tailor mixed for social media and YouTube. See more here

One of the best engineers we've worked with due to his consistent quality, fast responses to tight turnarounds and generous flexibility. Dave's a talent in the industry and can't be recommended enough.

Pedro Nascimento, Ignition

Dave is our go-to dubbing mixer and sound designer, who consistently delivers above and beyond the brief. He is always a safe pair of hands, and we value how he approaches projects thoughtfully. His work is always of a high standard.

Erin Sullivan, Amplify

David is an extremely talented engineer, a reliable pair of hands to look after any project. We've always had more than positive feedback from all of our clients that have worked with him!

Troy Smith, CODA Post Production

David is a talented sound designer, we've worked with him across a number of projects with major gaming clients, and he’s always delivered a very high standard and versatile level of work. He’s organised, efficient and a pleasure to work with.

Danny Kelleher, Laced Audio
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reliable, cost effective audio

Quality audio, delivered on time. Add real value to your project and get outstanding results while protecting your production budget.

Noise Removal

Dialogue clean up

Noisy, poor quality dialogue is distracting and sounds unprofessional. Reverb, noise, hum and clipping can all be reduced or even completely removed, with expert knowledge and today's advanced noise removal tools.

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expertly balanced sound

Professionally mixed audio makes a huge difference to the quality of your film. With a perfect mix of voice, music and sound, you can be sure your audience will be engaged from start to finish, and the audio will translate onto a range of devices.

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Broadcast spec EBU R128

Ensure your TV commercial passes strict broadcast quality & control checks, first time, every time. Avoid costly delays and pass UK and International broadcast specifications with flying colours.

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Fast turnaround

Take the pressure off your production schedule - fast turnaround as standard with regular, clear communication!

Audio Stems

stems done right

A full, comprehensive set of dipped and undipped stems that actually recreate the mix are supplied after final sign off, giving you full control of the project.

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David Bartley AMPS

Hello! I’m a freelance Sound Engineer, Dubbing Mixer and Sound Designer.

I provide audio post production services for broadcast TV, radio, podcasts and branded content for marketing online. I’ve built my business by delivering excellent sound on strict deadlines, at rates well below Central London audio post production houses. 

In more than 15 years as a freelance audio engineer, I’ve gained significant experience in Soho audio post production houses and boutique agencies. My recent work includes some of the biggest theatrical and home entertainment marketing campaigns in the UK, and I am a Full Member of AMPS – the Association of Motion Picture Sound.

For me, mixing audio is about more than simply balancing the levels of a film. My approach is to tackle each project holistically, crafting a sound that will resonate with the target audience. I proactively add sound design, record foley and clean up dialogue to ensure the best possible results. Many of my clients hire me to work on both the sound mix and sound design.

As a sound designer I work on games and game trailers, and was delighted to be nominated for the Spilprisen Best Audio Award 2023. Projects include releases from Logic Artists and Activision, although no game will ever be more special to me than Goldeneye, which I played on my N64 during every waking moment of 1997. 

Outside of the world of audio post production, I enjoy working in the music scene – mixing records, recording music in recording studios and at concerts, and working as live sound engineer for bands, labels and festivals. I enjoy keeping my portfolio broad as I’m interested in all aspects of sound, and I find that I always learn something from each new project or genre that helps me develop my core work. 

If you would like to discuss a forthcoming project, feel free to give me a call, send me a WhatsApp, or email me.

I look forward to hearing from you!

David Bartley