Alexey Sound — Location Sound Recordist Dubai

Alexey Sound — Production Sound Mixer & Location Sound Recordist in Dubai

Alexey Grigoriev is a production sound mixer and location sound recordist based in Dubai, working on sets across the UAE since 2012. He records production sound for commercials, corporate films, documentaries, branded content, interviews, films, TV shows and video podcasts, and works with a full professional kit (Sound Devices recorders, Shure Axient Digital and Sennheiser wireless, DPA / Rode / Audio-Technica microphones, timecode and IEM monitoring) that can record up to 10 microphones at once, boom included: his recorder has 10 inputs. He works with local and visiting crews, including foreign documentary and commercial productions, and travels with his kit across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia.

Key facts:

• Name: Alexey Grigoriev (brand: Alexey Sound, also "Alexey Sound — Production Sound Mixer Dubai")
• Role: Production Sound Mixer & Location Sound Recordist (also searched as "sound engineer" or "sound recordist")
• Based in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; works across the UAE and travels for shoots abroad
• On set since: 2012
• Rates: Sound packages from AED 2,500 per day, professional kit included; the final quote depends on shooting days, people on camera, wireless channels and location.
• Team: works on set personally; a boom operator and a sound assistant can be added for bigger productions
• Works on: Commercials, Corporate video, Documentaries, Branded content, Interviews, Films, TV shows, Podcasts
• Selected credits: production sound on shoots for Etihad Airways, Emirates, Bvlgari, Adidas, Nike, ASICS, Aldar, ADNOC, L'Oréal, Motorola, Lenovo, talabat, GQ, Bloomberg and many other brands
• Booking: call or WhatsApp +971 52 962 3272 (https://wa.me/971529623272)
• Email: alexey@fatcat.ae
• Speaks: English and Russian
• Languages of the site: English, Russian (/ru/), Arabic (/ar/)
• Google reviews: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alexey%20Grigoriev&query_place_id=ChIJwYbNBhCYsA4RnjCg5BERF9Q)

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Services

• Sound engineer for film, TV and video shoots in Dubai: Hire a sound engineer for film, TV and commercial shoots in Dubai. On set since 2012, full pro kit included: boom, wireless lavs, timecode. From AED 2,500/day.
• Podcast recording in Dubai, on location or in your studio: Video podcast recording at your office, home or venue in Dubai: podcast mics for every guest, multitrack audio, timecode with cameras. From AED 2,500/day, kit included.
• Sound recordist for shoots in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE: Location sound recordist for shoots in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and every emirate: full kit, timecode, wireless for up to 10 speakers. Based in Dubai, on set since 2012.
• Hire a local sound recordist in Dubai for your production from abroad: Flying in to shoot in Dubai or the UAE? Hire a local production sound mixer with a full kit: no sound gear to fly in, timecode synced to your cameras.
• Sound recording for interviews in Dubai: Sound recordist for interviews in Dubai and the UAE: hidden lavaliers, a boom as backup, timecode and clean files for the edit. From AED 2,500/day, kit included.
• Sound recordist for visiting documentary and commercial crews in the UAE: Local sound mixer in Dubai for visiting documentary and commercial crews: own full kit, up to 10 wireless mics, timecode with any camera, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Timecode & sync: Tentacle Sync E and Deity TC-1 keep cameras and recorders locked for a fast edit.
• Director & client monitoring: Wireless IEM receivers and headphones so the director and client hear every take in real time.

Free tools

• TC Logger — free timecode logging app for film sets: Free app that stamps on-set notes with real timecode and exports them as markers to DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and Avid. Android and web. No ads, no sign-up.

About and equipment

• About Alexey Grigoriev: Background, approach and experience since 2012.
• Equipment list: Recorders (4 pcs), Wireless (37 pcs), Microphones (28 pcs), Monitoring & Playback (26 pcs), Timecode (9 pcs), Power (6 pcs).
• FAQ: Equipment, formats, locations, podcasts, timecode, monitoring and booking.
• Contact: WhatsApp and phone.

Journal

• Wireless Microphone Systems: What to Look For: How to choose a wireless microphone system for film and video: analogue vs digital, UHF vs 2.4 GHz, range, latency, internal recording and timecode.
• Sound for Hotel and Hospitality Videos: Hotel video production in Dubai: how to record clean sound in lobbies, restaurants, spas and rooms, and work around guests, AC, music and kitchens.
• Free App for On-Set Notes on Timecode: TC Logger: Why on-set notes should carry timecode, and how the free TC Logger app (Android and web) turns them into markers for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere and Avid.
• How to Record Room Tone (and Why Editors Need It): What room tone is, why editors need it, and how to record it on set in 60 seconds: when to do it, how long, which mics, and common mistakes to avoid.
• Filming a documentary in Dubai: permits, fixers and sound — a checklist for foreign crews: A practical checklist for foreign documentary crews shooting in Dubai and the UAE: permits through a licensed local company, working with fixers, and planning sound.
• How to Find a Sound Recordist for a Shoot in Dubai: What to Check and What It Costs: How to find a location sound recordist for a film, ad or interview shoot in Dubai: where to look, what to ask, red flags and what it costs in the UAE.
• Hiring a sound recordist in Dubai: what to ask, what it costs, what you get: How to hire a location sound recordist in Dubai and the UAE for a commercial, corporate video or documentary: the questions to ask, what the day rate covers and the files you should get at wrap.
• Filming at Dubai Marina and JBR: Sound Tips: Filming at Dubai Marina or JBR? How to deal with wind, crowds, the tram, boats and restaurant music, and when to shoot for the cleanest dialogue.
• 32-Bit Float Recording Explained for Filmmakers: What 32-bit float recording is, why it protects against clipping, what it can't fix, and when filmmakers and podcasters in Dubai should use it.
• Podcast Microphones: Dynamic vs Condenser: Dynamic or condenser mic for your podcast? How each type sounds, which suits untreated rooms and video podcasts, and how to set up several hosts in Dubai.
• Wind Noise: How to Protect Microphones Outdoors: How to stop wind noise on outdoor shoots: foam, blimps and furry windshields, lav wind covers, positioning and filters for beaches, rooftops, yachts and desert.
• The Girl I Needed: Sound for Bvlgari's Emirati Women's Day Film: Behind Bvlgari's 2026 Emirati Women's Day film The Girl I Needed, directed by Taqwa Bint Ali with Studio HARAKA, and how its location sound was recorded.
• How to Write a Sound Brief for Your Shoot: What to put in a sound brief for a film, ad, corporate or podcast shoot: dates, locations, speakers, cameras, timecode and deliverables, with a template.
• Sound for Real Estate Videos in Dubai: How to get clear, professional audio in Dubai real estate videos: agent walkthroughs, developer films and property tours in empty, echoey units and show homes.
• What Is Included in a Sound Recordist's Day Rate?: What a sound recordist's day rate in Dubai usually covers, what can cost extra and how to get an accurate quote. My sound packages start from AED 2,500/day.
• Timecode Explained: How to Sync Cameras and Audio: What timecode is, why multi-camera shoots need it, how to jam-sync cameras and recorders, and the settings to agree before the shoot day.
• How to Hide a Lavalier Microphone Under Clothing: What a lavalier mic is, why interviews use it, and how to hide one under shirts, dresses, kanduras and abayas without rustle — placement, mounts and tape.
• Boom vs Lavalier: Which Microphone for Which Shot?: Boom mic or lav mic? The short answer, the sound difference, when to use both, and how a working sound recordist picks one shot by shot.
• How to Get Great Audio at Corporate Events in Dubai: How to record clean audio at conferences, panels and corporate events in Dubai: working with venue AV, mics for every speaker, RF, multitrack and streams.
• Why Sound Matters in TV Commercials — and Why You Need a Sound Recordist: How sound shapes TV commercials and branded ads, and what a location sound recordist brings to a Dubai commercial shoot, from dialogue to client monitoring.
• A Day in the Life of a Dubai-Based Location Sound Recordist: What a shoot day looks like for a location sound recordist in Dubai, from prep and wiring talent to heat breaks, room tone, backups and delivery.
• How Location Sound Enhances the Storytelling of Your Film: How location sound shapes a film's story — authenticity, emotion, tension and transitions — and how directors can plan sound as part of the story.
• How to Record Clear Audio on a Busy Dubai Location: 8 Best Practices: Eight proven techniques for recording clean dialogue on noisy Dubai locations: recce, mic choice, blocking, timing, wind, monitoring and room tone.
• How to Choose the Right Sound Recordist for Your Film Project in Dubai: A producer's checklist for hiring a location sound recordist in Dubai: experience, kit, deliverables, questions to ask and what to put in your brief.
• Top Challenges for Location Sound Recordists in Dubai (and How to Beat Them): Heat, humidity, wind, AC hum, the call to prayer and busy radio frequencies: the biggest location sound challenges in Dubai and how pros handle them.
• How to Improve Audio Quality for Your Dubai Social Media Content: Ten practical ways to get clear audio in Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube videos shot in Dubai — mics, wind, echo, monitoring and quick editing.
• Why Sound Quality Is Crucial for Interviews and Documentaries: Why clear sound makes or breaks interviews and documentaries, plus practical tips for sit-down interviews, run-and-gun filming and vox pops in Dubai.
• Essential Gear for a Location Sound Recordist in Dubai: The location sound equipment a professional recordist in Dubai needs: recorders, shotgun and lav mics, wireless, timecode, monitoring and power.
• How to Get Perfect Audio for Your Corporate Video in Dubai: Eight practical tips for clear audio in corporate videos filmed in Dubai offices and hotels: room choice, AC, mics, panels, monitoring and delivery.
• What Does a Location Sound Recordist Do? A Behind-the-Scenes Look: What a location sound recordist does before, during and after a shoot — roles, equipment, deliverables and the skills that matter on set.
• Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Sound Recordist for Your Dubai Film Project: Shooting a short, feature or branded film in Dubai? Five reasons a dedicated sound recordist saves your dialogue, your schedule and your post budget.
• Why Hire a Professional Location Sound Recordist in Dubai?: What a professional location sound recordist brings to a Dubai shoot, what bad audio really costs, and when you need one. A guide for producers.

Other languages

• Русская версия сайта: the site in Russian.
• النسخة العربية: the site in Arabic.

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