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Dubbing Mixer

Re-recording mixer for final sound mix in a UK dubbing theatre.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Final mix to brief
• Stems and deliverables
• Liaise Supervising Sound Editor
• Theatre/nearfield QC

Reports to

Director / Supervising Sound Editor / Post Producer

Works with

Sound Editors, Dialogue Editors, Music, Picture Editor

Career path

Sound Editor → Dubbing Mixer

Day to day

Mix dialogue/FX/music; review with Director; deliver stems/masters; version for M&E as needed.

Call times

Facility/office hours more than unit call (often ~09:00–18:00) with late nights near picture lock and delivery. Set visits follow shoot calls.

What to wear

Smart-casual in facility; quiet dark clothing in grade/mix theatres; blacks if visiting set.

Tools & kit

Facility workstations; personal headphones/SSD as preferred; colour-accurate monitor where provided.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Pro Tools
• Dolby tools as required
• Frame.io for picture ref
• Avid Media Composer / Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
• Pro Tools / Nuendo (sound)
• Frame.io / PIX / ClearView
• ChatGPT for draft note summaries (Editor verifies)

Related roles

Supervising Sound Editor, Editor

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