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Hi, I’m David G. Rainey. I’m an independent sound engineer/technician with a passion for location and studio recording across film, television, music, and online productions. I also do sound editing and restoration, audiobook production, and podcast recording/editing, with extensive live sound reinforcement experience for small to medium events. My career includes mentorship with Grammy-nominated producers, international travel for documentaries and broadcast shows, and collaborations with A-list actors, top musicians, and heads of state. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to every project. I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and delivering high-quality sound in fast-paced environments. Whether in a studio, on location, or behind the mixing console, I aim to help stories come alive through clear, immersive audio.…Hi, I’m David G. Rainey. I’m an independent sound engineer/technician with a passion for location and studio recording across film, television, music, and online productions. I also do sound editing and restoration, audiobook production, and podcast recording/editing, with extensive live sound reinforcement experience for small to medium events. My career includes mentorship with Grammy-nominated producers, international travel for documentaries and broadcast shows, and collaborations with A-list actors, top musicians, and heads of state. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to every project. I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and delivering high-quality sound in fast-paced environments. Whether in a studio, on location, or behind the mixing console, I aim to help stories come alive through clear, immersive audio.

David G. Rainey

PRO

Sound Engineer, Sound Editor, Musician, +3

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Hi, I’m David G. Rainey. I’m an independent sound engineer/technician with a passion for location and studio recording across film, television, music, and online productions. I also do sound editing and restoration, audiobook production, and podcast recording/editing, with extensive live sound reinforcement experience for small to medium events. My career includes mentorship with Grammy-nominated producers, international travel for documentaries and broadcast shows, and collaborations with A-list actors, top musicians, and heads of state. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to every project. I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and delivering high-quality sound in fast-paced environments. Whether in a studio, on location, or behind the mixing console, I aim to help stories come alive through clear, immersive audio.…Hi, I’m David G. Rainey. I’m an independent sound engineer/technician with a passion for location and studio recording across film, television, music, and online productions. I also do sound editing and restoration, audiobook production, and podcast recording/editing, with extensive live sound reinforcement experience for small to medium events. My career includes mentorship with Grammy-nominated producers, international travel for documentaries and broadcast shows, and collaborations with A-list actors, top musicians, and heads of state. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to every project. I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and delivering high-quality sound in fast-paced environments. Whether in a studio, on location, or behind the mixing console, I aim to help stories come alive through clear, immersive audio.

Available to hire

United States

Hi, I’m David G. Rainey. I’m an independent sound engineer/technician with a passion for location and studio recording across film, television, music, and online productions. I also do sound editing and restoration, audiobook production, and podcast recording/editing, with extensive live sound reinforcement experience for small to medium events. My career includes mentorship with Grammy-nominated producers, international travel for documentaries and broadcast shows, and collaborations with A-list actors, top musicians, and heads of state. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to every project.

I thrive on learning, adapting to new challenges, and delivering high-quality sound in fast-paced environments. Whether in a studio, on location, or behind the mixing console, I aim to help stories come alive through clear, immersive audio.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Sound Engineer/Technician

January 1, 1996 - Present

Location & studio sound recording for film & television, studio & location music, live events and online productions. Sound editing and restoration. Experience with short and long form documentaries, features and web content. Audio book production and podcast recording and editing experience. Live Sound reinforcement experience for small to medium size events, up to 1000 person capacity. Early university training and mentorship with Grammy nominated audio producers and engineers. Experience in international and domestic travel for documentaries and broadcast TV shows. With travel to 15 countries and most of the US on work assignments. My skills and expertise have been shared though award winning film and television programs. I have worked with A-list actors, top level musicians and numerous heads of state, both US and abroad. Bringing a set of expertise not only technical, but with creativity and advanced problem solving skills.

Freelance Musician

January 1, 1989 - Present

Drummer/percussionist for various working bands with limited touring experience. Extensive recording session experience. Musical styles ranging from jazz and blues to rock, pop, classical and musical theater. Proficient with reading charts and playing along with a click track or backing track. Experience teaching individual lessons as well as group ensembles.

Inventory Lead / Sales Associate / Level 1 Service and Assembly at Trek Bicycles

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025

Production Coordinator at Widener University

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Responsible for the daily operations and budgets for the Communications department. Built and maintained the TV studio, A/V edit suites, photo and computer graphic labs. Managed department work study students. Technical lab instruction and curriculum writing.

Stagehand at Crystal Palace Theater

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Spot light operator, fly rail, general crew duties for variety shows and musical acts. A1 sound operator for track acts, mixing pre-recorded music and live vocalists for theater and music acts.

Production Coordinator at Widener University, Chester, PA

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Responsible for daily operations and budgets for the Communications department. Built and maintained the TV studio, A/V edit suites, photo and computer graphic labs. Managed department work-study students. Technical lab instruction and curriculum writing.

Stagehand at Crystal Palace Theater, Glen Mills, PA

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Spot light operator, fly rail, general crew duties for variety shows and musical acts. A1 sound operator for track acts, mixing pre-recorded music and live vocalists for theater and music acts.