‘Simon Says’ – Sound Devices Announces Wireless Event at Elstree Studios with Simon Hayes

Academy award and BAFTA-winning production sound mixer will share his experiences and demonstrate the Sound Devices Astral wireless system

BOREHAMWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2023 — Sound Devices has announced that they will be holding ‘Simon Says’ a free wireless seminar and industry networking event hosted by Oscar-winning production sound mixer Simon Hayes. The event will be held at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2:30 - 5:00pm. For more information and to register, please click here

Get hands-on with Sound Devices Astral wireless gear
Hayes will demonstrate how he has been making use of the Sound Devices Astral wireless system – including the A20-Nexus portable wireless receiver, A20-TX and A20-Mini transmitters, and A20-RX wireless receiver – as part of his go-to workflow on feature film sets with a Q+A for industry professionals afterwards looking to learn more. In addition to this there will be hands-on time with all of the Sound Devices Astral family equipment with a special competition of the classic game ‘Simon’ that has been built into the Nexus receivers for the occasion. Refreshments will also be offered. 

“Simon is one of the most renowned production sound mixers in the industry whose work has had a massive impact on how on-set live sound is recorded and mixed today,” said Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “We’re thrilled that he’s partnered with us to share his insight and also to demonstrate how he has made the Sound Devices Astral wireless system a part of his workflow on Oscar-winning films and beyond!”

About Simon Hayes
An industry veteran with thirty years under his belt, Simon Hayes has risen to be one of the preeminent production sound professionals of his generation. In addition to his Oscar-winning work leading the sound team of Les Miserables (2012), Hayes has brought his singular approach to on-set live sound recording to a myriad of major productions, including Shaun of the Dead (2004), X-Men: First Class (2011), No Time to Die (2021) and The Little Mermaid (2023) among many others. 

Event Information
Where: 

Elstree Film Studios, Shelley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1JG, UK

When: 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

2:30 - 5:00 PM

For more information and to sign up, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simon-says-a-sound-devices-event-hosted-by-everything-audio-tickets-769596873967

About Sound Devices:
For 25 years, Sound Devices has created premier audio equipment that helps sound professionals capture superior audio. The company's products have been used on the sets of award-winning movies, TV shows, and documentaries. Sound Devices designs, assembles, and supports its products at their Reedsburg, Wisconsin, headquarters and their Madison, Wisconsin, and Rickmansworth, UK, offices. For more information, visit www.sounddevices.com

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For 25 years, Sound Devices has created premier audio equipment that helps sound professionals capture superior audio. The company's products have been used on the sets of award-winning movies, TV shows, and documentaries. Sound Devices designs, assembles, and supports its products at their Reedsburg, Wisconsin, headquarters and their Madison, Wisconsin, and Rickmansworth, UK, offices.

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