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.
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
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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!