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Simon Charles is a highly skilled professional sound specialist for film, television, documentary, commercials, and corporate productions. He possesses the necessary expertise and equipment to deliver exceptional sound quality in any location, whether it's a studio or a challenging environment.

With advanced knowledge of digital recording techniques, microphone placement, signal flow, and audio troubleshooting, Simon ensures the capture of the best possible audio in any situation. His commitment to reliability guarantees that critical audio will be recorded flawlessly the first time. Kit includes top-of-the-line equipment from Sound Devices, Sennheiser, WisyCom, Sanken, Sony, and DPA.

Simon is an extremely experienced professional with more than two decades of expertise in sound production, encompassing a diverse range of projects such as short films, features, TV series, documentaries, commercials, and corporate productions. He has even worked on live events, theatre productions in London's West End and luxury cruise ships. This extensive experience has given him an in-depth understanding of sound equipment, as well as familiarity with popular cameras from Arri, RED, Canon, Sony, and BlackMagic.

Based in Dubai, Simon Charles is in the perfect location to cater for productions in the UAE, Middle East and worldwide.


 
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PRODUCTION SOUND

  • Full service for recording sound on set or on location

  • Film, documentary, commercials, corporate and ENG

  • Playback for music videos (Full TimeCode sync available)

Standard location kit

  • Sound Devices 888

  • 2 x Wireless microphones

  • Shotgun microphone with windjammer

  • Boom

  • Wireless or Cable feed to camera

  • Various cables, adaptors, and accessories are also supplied

Click here for more info on Equipment

SOUND EFFECTS AMBIENCES SOUNDSCAPES

  • Mono & stereo recordings

  • MS (MidSide) recording

  • Binaural

  • Ambisonic recording for VR & 360

  • Dedicated recording kits

Podcast Recording

  • Mobile podcast setup
    [My setup is designed to come to wherever you are. I do not have studio space]

  • Multiple studio quality microphones

  • Various stands and mounts

  • Headphones with distribution

Other Services

  • Portable Voice Over setup

  • Sound restoration

  • Transcription (English)

  • Consultation

  • Sound training

  • Cable making

 

Feel free to contact me me if you have any questions or if you would like to book my services.

I look forward to working with you soon!


Testimonials

“With a strong technological know how and a good work ethic, Simon has been our go-to sound recordist in the UAE for some time now.””

J.Harry Edmiston / Producer/Director | CNN/Turner Commercial productions
“Absolute trooper! I had the privilege of working with Simon on an intense desert day shoot. Simon was extremely professional, knowledgeable and consultative. Simon worked quick, delivered great results and didn’t complain about the heat once, even after having already spent a week working in the desert prior to our shoot!”

Maysam Faraj, Local Media UAE (Dubai)
“Simon is good professional; he’s always ready on set and just spreads positive energy!”

Peeter Nieler, Founder & Partner at Criffin R&D (Estonia)