I am a highly skilled sound professional with many years’ experience setting up, operating and maintaining a wide and evolving range of audio equipment for film and television productions broadcast in the UK and internationally. Alongside my production work, I run my own voice-over studio where I write, record and produce personal projects, as well as record narration and voice-overs for some of the programmes I work on as a location sound recordist. My background is in music. I spent many years as a front-of-house engineer before moving into film and television, and I have been a musician and singer since my teens, writing and recording throughout my career in my own continually expanding studio.

Andy Hoare

I am a highly skilled sound professional with many years’ experience setting up, operating and maintaining a wide and evolving range of audio equipment for film and television productions broadcast in the UK and internationally. Alongside my production work, I run my own voice-over studio where I write, record and produce personal projects, as well as record narration and voice-overs for some of the programmes I work on as a location sound recordist. My background is in music. I spent many years as a front-of-house engineer before moving into film and television, and I have been a musician and singer since my teens, writing and recording throughout my career in my own continually expanding studio.

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I am a highly skilled sound professional with many years’ experience setting up, operating and maintaining a wide and evolving range of audio equipment for film and television productions broadcast in the UK and internationally.

Alongside my production work, I run my own voice-over studio where I write, record and produce personal projects, as well as record narration and voice-overs for some of the programmes I work on as a location sound recordist.

My background is in music. I spent many years as a front-of-house engineer before moving into film and television, and I have been a musician and singer since my teens, writing and recording throughout my career in my own continually expanding studio.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Sound Recordist at Sound Recordist Location Recording Ltd
August 1, 1999 - September 8, 2025
Founded and ran a location sound recording consultancy; delivered optimum results; set up and operated audio equipment on location; coordinated with producers and editors; managed equipment inventories and on-set workflows.
Sound Recordist at Location Recording Ltd
September 1, 1999 - Present
Recorded sound for television productions in diverse locations worldwide. Set up and operated sound equipment to capture dialogue and effects for broadcast. Liaised with departments to ensure smooth workflow from audio capture to delivery. Worked confidentially and discreetly with colleagues and on-screen talent from various backgrounds. Managed a large inventory of audio gear to ensure top quality results and minimal downtime. Responded to equipment emergencies with timely repairs or replacements under time pressure on location. Distributed audio and time-code feeds to cameras and personnel on set, and coordinated multi-channel RF systems. Managed media file storage and transfer to edit suites. Ran the company, handling administration and compliance.
Live Sound Engineer at The Boardwalk
September 1, 1997 - August 1, 1999
Operated front-of-house mixing for touring bands in a Sheffield city-centre venue. Liaised with tour managers and musicians to facilitate safe access to the venue. Applied microphone techniques and placements to suit performers. Conducted sound checks to ensure strong sonic representation. Helped organise weekly local band night 'Under the Boardwalk'. Set up and disassembled PA, backline and microphones, and mixed front-of-house for multiple performances in a night.
Live Sound Engineer at Sixties touring band - UK & Europe
April 1, 1993 - October 1, 1996
Front-of-house engineer for a UK/Europe sixties band touring circuit. Negotiated venue access with managers, set up PA and mixing desks, and placed microphones. Operated gear for large venues and festivals, and helped promote local shows.

Education

MA in Media Production (Location and Post Production Sound) at Northern Media School, Sheffield Hallam University
September 9, 1997 - June 18, 1999
City & Guilds Certificate in Sound Engineering at Red Tape Studios - Sheffield
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
MA in Media Production at Sheffield Hallam University, Northern Media School - Sheffield
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
MA in Media Production at Sheffield Hallam University Northern Media School - Sheffield
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
City & Guilds Certificate in Sound Engineering at Red Tape Studios - Sheffield
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Post Production Sound Certification (Location Sound Mixing and Recording)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
City & Guilds Certificate in Sound Engineering
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications