Pete’s websitehttps://www.petebanfieldsound.com and https://petebanfield.godaddysites.com (new site available but under construction)I'm a freelance location sound recordist, VR360 sound specialist for location and post production for ambisonics and Fisher Boom Operator with over 15 years experience. My positive outlook when things are tough ... Read More

Pete’s websitehttps://www.petebanfieldsound.com and https://petebanfield.godaddysites.com (new site available but under construction)I'm a freelance location sound recordist, VR360 sound specialist for location and post production for ambisonics and Fisher Boom Operator with over 15 years experience. My positive outlook when things are tough and my abilities to problem solve & think outside-the-box have paid dividends over the years. I love my job and find working with creative people very rewarding. When working with a new crew I pride myself on quickly creating a happy and productive atmosphere especially when the conditions are harsh for all concerned. I specialise in covert audio and video techniques and have unique experience in creating hides to collect audio and video in any scenario. I regularly work on BBC EastEnders as Fisher Boom op, BBC TheOneShow, BBC Film 2016, BBC WatchDog & BBC Sunday Morning Live as sound assistant. I am currently working on Ch4's Eden (Keo Films) as sound supervisor.....a year long production in a challenging environment....transmission resumes in Jan 2017. My location sound recordist work has taken me globally to some of the most socially & environmentally challenging locations: India- New Delhi, Ghana- Accra, South Africa- Cape Town, Nigeria- Port Harcourt, Kenya- various and many cities within European and the Americas. Clients have included ITV, ITN, BBC, Ch4, KeoFilms, Engine, TrailerPark, AnalogFolk, Optimistic. I also work regularly on commercial and corporate productions for companies such as SSV, Quarantine, InformationTV, NetNatives, Optimistic and ScreenBusiness.I've worked in the TV industry since 1990 having trained in television programme operations at Ravensbourne School of TV. I have all of my own location sound ENG/PSC kit: Sound Devices 552 & 633 mixers, Sennheiser MKH60, MKH50 & Ambeo all with Rycote wind shields, fish poles, 7xRadio Mic kits with a variety of Cos11 mics and mounting options. Wireless hops to cameras. Remote capsule mics for vehicle fits. Fully RF licensed for ch38. Portable location recording DAW (40ch @96kHz, digital audio workstation). AEA Decca Tree for classical music and choir recordings. Digital Recording Studio, 45m2 performance area, floating-floor drum booth…..and a control room (with a cool fridge) Wide range of large diaphragm condenser microphones. Specialised instrument mics for Vocal, Sax, Cello, Drums, Guitar. Range of mic stands from small to the very large. All kit fully insured, PAT tested and Public Liability insurance held. DBS Certified for working with children and vulnerable persons. IPS member https://ipsmembers.org/widget/Sys/PublicProfile/32273209 Read Less