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Professional Production Sound for Film, Television & Commercial Media
I’m Dave Burt, a Dallas–Fort Worth–based production sound mixer with over a decade of experience supporting documentary, reality, narrative, corporate and commercial productions. I work with producers and directors who need reliable, story-focused sound recording — whether for a single shoot day or a multi-week production.
My goal is simple:
Clean audio, smooth collaboration, and one less thing for production to worry about.
I provide professional location sound recording for:
Some of the more notable projects I've worked on:
Here's a short reel of some of my previous work:
- Record high quality sound and dialog for your production.
Who can also…
- Anticipate and have solutions for audio problems on set.
- Promptly deliver organized and documented audio files that post can easily work with.
- Cooperate with your production team without ego.
- Demonstrate professionalism with their punctuality, reliability, and interactions with your whole team.
- Read and follow the plan you’ve carefully laid out while being prepared and flexible when the plan changes.
- Work quickly, effectively, and confidently while under pressure and time constrained.
- Stay on top of or ahead of the production so they don’t have to hold for sound.
- Be brave enough to ask the production to hold for sound when it’s critical.
- Know when to get out of the way of the rest of the team when sound isn't critical.
- Quickly troubleshoot technical complications on set.
- Comfortably and professionally work with celebrity talent without being intimidated and without distracting them from their performance.
- Make all of your talent feel comfortable and respected while having a wireless microphone attached to their clothing or bodies (especially women and children).
I deliver all of this and more!
Professional Production Sound for Film, Television & Commercial Media
I’m Dave Burt, a Dallas–Fort Worth–based production sound mixer with over a decade of experience supporting documentary, reality, narrative, corporate and commercial productions. I work with producers and directors who need reliable, story-focused sound recording — whether for a single shoot day or a multi-week production.
My goal is simple:
Clean audio, smooth collaboration, and one less thing for production to worry about.
I provide professional location sound recording for:
- Documentary & docu-series
- Reality television
- Narrative films & episodic content
- Commercials & branded content
- Corporate and interview-driven productions
- From pre-production planning to on-set execution, I help ensure sound is captured cleanly, efficiently, and in a way that supports both creative and post-production needs.
Some of the more notable projects I've worked on:
- Reality TV - "The Ultimatum" on Netflix (all season 1 episodes) - as one of the Sound Mixers on the production team under Sound Supervisor Tom Jao.
- Reality TV - "Dallas Cakes" on Food Network (all season 1 episodes) - as Lead Production Sound Mixer
- Feature film - “A Bad Idea Gone Wrong” - as Lead Production Sound Mixer
- Commercial / Industrial - I'm a preferred contract Production Sound Mixer of Toyota headquarters in Plano Texas for their regular ongoing video productions.
Here's a short reel of some of my previous work:
Organizations who have used my work include:
Why Producers Work With Me:
Producers hire me not just for clean audio — but because they know the sound department will be handled professionally.
Don't take my word for it!
Here's what producers and peers in the industry have to say about working with me:
- Reliable under pressure – calm, prepared, and adaptable on fast-moving sets
- Experienced in long-form production – comfortable with evolving workflows and extended schedules
- Collaborative and low-ego – I work smoothly with directors, ADs, and camera teams. I know when to jump in and capture critical sound for the production, and when to get out of the way and let the other teams shine.
- Technically prepared – professional equipment, backups, and workflow awareness
- Focused on story – sound that supports performance, emotion, and clarity
- Makes sure talent is comfortable - I have the tools, techniques, and interpersonal skills required to make your talent feel comfortable while being wired for sound, whether they are pro actors, company executives, or children.
Producers hire me not just for clean audio — but because they know the sound department will be handled professionally.
Don't take my word for it!
Here's what producers and peers in the industry have to say about working with me:
Based in Dallas–Fort Worth, available beyond!
I’m based in DFW and regularly work throughout Texas and beyond. I am available for local and travel productions.
Let’s Work Together!
If you’re planning a production and need a dependable production sound mixer who understands both creative and logistical demands, I’d love to connect.
Dave Burt
Hip Audio LLC
Call or text - (512)200-3434
Email - [email protected]