Location Sound Recordist — South Coast UK
I'm Steve, a freelance production sound mixer and recordist based on the south coast of England, recording location sound for creative commercials, branded content, documentary and corporate films across the UK and Europe.
Producers book me for clean dialogue and a calm pair of hands on set. My background in camera and post means I understand where sound sits in the wider process, allowing me to collaborate closely with directors, DOPs, and producers while keeping sound focused, unobtrusive, and production-aware.
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My background in camera and post-production gives me a strong understanding of how sound fits into the wider filmmaking process — from framing and movement, to edit, delivery, and final output.
On set, this translates to:
Thoughtful mic placement that respects camera movement and lighting
Clear communication with directors, DPs, and producers
An understanding of agency and brand expectations
Fewer surprises in post, and cleaner dialogue for edit
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I have recorded location sound for:
Creative commercials
Branded content and campaigns
Documentary and documentary-led brand films
Corporate and internal communications
I’m comfortable working on both small, agile crews and larger, agency-led productions, and I’m used to adapting quickly to changing conditions, tight schedules, and challenging locations.
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My equipment is specialised for recording sound on location. Some of my key pieces of kit include:
- Sound Devices MixPre 6ii Recorder- KTek Boom Pole with Radius Mount and Windshield
- Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Mic
- 5 x Channels of Sennheiser Wireless Lavs
- Sennheiser Mke2/Me2 Lav mics
- Tentacle Sync Timecode Units
- Various mic mounting accessories, and sound treatment.
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As part of a wider commitment to responsible filmmaking, I’m a member of 1% for the Planet, contributing a portion of my revenue to environmental causes. And Ecologi, offsetting all unavoidable emissions from my freelance business acitivies.
My goal is to support low-impact, efficient production practices, without adding friction or complexity to the shoot.
Who i work with
Production companies · Agencies · Creative studios · Sustainable brands · Documentary and branded content teams · Local businesses
Based on the south coast of England, working across the UK and Europe. Happy to travel, and well used to it.
Common questions
Where are you based, and how far do you travel?
The south coast of England, just outside Portsmouth. I work regularly across the rest of the UK and into Europe. Travel and accommodation are quoted per job and Carnets can be supplied.
How many wireless channels can you run?
3 channels of Sennheiser G4 as standard, plus a boom, into a six-track Sound Devices MixPre-6 II. If a job needs more than that, I'll bring in additional kit and tell you what it adds before the day.
Do you supply timecode?
Yes, I use the Tentacle Sync E units, jam-synced at the top of the day. Multi-camera and dual-system audio can be synced up in post, whilst keeping operators camera footprint small.
What do you deliver at the end of a shoot day?
32-bit float Poly WAV files with a mixdown track plus isolated tracks, named to your convention, handed over on set or uploaded the same evening. Full sound reports always supplied with notes from each take. Always available to talk through any decisions in the post process.
Can you shoot and record sound on the same job?
On the right job, yes, usually single-camera interview setups where a lean crew is an advantage. It isn't right for everything, and I'll say so if a project requires multiple roles.
let’s talk about your project
Tell me the dates, the location and roughly what you're shooting, and I'll come back with availability and a quote.
HELLO@STEVEPMANN.COM · +44 7794138455
Want the gear in more detail? I broke the whole bag down in Location Sound Kit Build over in the journal.
