Simon Lear : audio production, sound design & remote recording.
Kia ora - I’m an audio professional with more than 22 years experience in the music, arts and creative fields.
I’m an audio specialist, but within audio I’m a generalist, and have a broad range of skills across various disciplines - live sound, remote recording, sound system design, music editing, immersive sound, mixing, mastering and restoration.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with many amazing artists and organisations.
My work practice is focused on enabling artists to achieve their vision, removing technical barriers, and providing a deep sonic experience for the audience. I like classy microphones and loudspeakers, have a love of music, its power of expression and enjoy creative collaboration.
Services and Capabilities
Design & Development
Since 2013, Bsound Ltd has delivered immersive audio solutions for installations, exhibitions, and live events. The focus is on sound system design, networked audio, and custom software development that connects audio technology with creative intent.
- Sound system design and tuning for installations and performance spaces
- Expertise in spatial audio, Dante, AVB, AoIP, and MADI networking
- Custom hardware and control software solutions
- Seamless integration between audio and ICT infrastructure
- Consultancy for galleries, exhibition spaces, and venues of all sizes
Mix / Edit Studio + 7.1.4
Located in Parawai / Thames, the purpose-built Bsound studio is designed for professional mixing, mastering, and editing. The space offers excellent mix translation, natural light, and an acoustically balanced environment.
- 7.1.4 immersive monitoring system
- Emes and Tannoy dual concentric monitors
- Acoustic design by John H. Brandt
- Dirac Live room optimisation
- Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering
- Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Pro Tools, Boris FX Sequoia, Ableton Live
- Extensive plugin library
- Classic TC Electronic and Roland outboard effects
- Sound Workshop stereo spring reverb
- Advanced audio restoration with Boris FX Sequoia and iZotope
Remote Recording
Every space has its own sound. Whether recording in a concert hall, a gallery, or on location, turning a venue into a temporary recording studio requires precision, flexibility, and reliable equipment. The setup must support the creative process, not slow it down.
- Extensive experience in on-location and remote recording
- Schoeps, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and DPA microphones
- 32 high-quality RME Micstasy analogue inputs
- Dual 64-channel main and backup recorders
- Fibre-optic MADI multicore connectivity
- Zero-latency analogue cue monitoring for performers
Event Audio
Delivering exceptional live sound takes more than equipment. It demands precision, balance, and an intuitive feel for the energy of each event. From planning through to the final mix, Bsound provides complete sound solutions tailored to every venue and performance.
- Project management and sound supervision
- Front of house and monitor mixing
- Systems design and engineering
- Integration with lighting and AV teams
