I'm a location sound recordist based in Dubai with experience dating back to 1996. I own and operate an extensive location sound kit and have worked across a wide range of productions, from small shoots to large-scale projects. I have hands-on experience with live broadcast sound, live studio recording and editing, and I’ve also worked in vision mixing and lighting for live shows. I pride myself on reliability, on-set collaboration, and delivering clean, well-balanced sound for post-production.…

David Arnold

I'm a location sound recordist based in Dubai with experience dating back to 1996. I own and operate an extensive location sound kit and have worked across a wide range of productions, from small shoots to large-scale projects. I have hands-on experience with live broadcast sound, live studio recording and editing, and I’ve also worked in vision mixing and lighting for live shows. I pride myself on reliability, on-set collaboration, and delivering clean, well-balanced sound for post-production.…

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I’m a location sound recordist based in Dubai with experience dating back to 1996. I own and operate an extensive location sound kit and have worked across a wide range of productions, from small shoots to large-scale projects.

I have hands-on experience with live broadcast sound, live studio recording and editing, and I’ve also worked in vision mixing and lighting for live shows. I pride myself on reliability, on-set collaboration, and delivering clean, well-balanced sound for post-production.

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Work Experience

Location Sound Recordist at DMA Sound
January 1, 2007 - Present
Location sound recording for diverse productions, including live broadcasting and studio work. Responsible for capturing high-quality audio on set and coordinating with crew for on-location sound needs.
Senior Audio Engineer at AVProductions, Dubai
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2007
Senior audio engineer with experience in sound recording for various productions and live broadcasts, plus on-set vision mixing and lighting for live shows.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Location Sound Recording at Northern Film School, Leeds, England
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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    This is a behind the scenes shoot for the Netflix movies six underground. I recorded all the sound in this video.…