Production Sound Mixing & Recording: Local to the San Francisco Bay Area, Equipped for the World.
What We Offer:
Whether you’re shooting a high-end narrative film, a fast-paced commercial, or a run-and-gun documentary, clean, intelligible sound is non-negotiable. I bring 15+ years of experience, a calm presence, an instinct for solving problems before they arise and high-end equipment to every set, ensuring your audio is captured with precision—no matter the format or environment.
💼 Corporate Interviews & Talking Heads: Warmth in Any Environment
Corporate environments can often feel sterile, but the conversations shouldn’t. I focus on creating a relaxed, unobtrusive atmosphere for executives and real-people subjects so they can speak naturally.
Invisible Audio: Lavalier mics are hidden seamlessly under clothing to avoid visual distraction, paired with high-end boom mics to capture a warm, conversational tone.
Taming the Space: Whether we are in a quiet boardroom or a bustling factory floor, I actively manage the environment to minimize harsh echoes and HVAC hums.
Frictionless Sync: Wireless timecode integration ensures that multi-cam setups drop perfectly onto the editor’s timeline without a hitch.
Kevin is one of the most professional sound mixers we've worked with.
We began working with him during the pandemic, a time when attention to detail and sensitivity around protocols were critical. Kevin handled everything with professionalism and care, from mic’ing talent to earbuds for video village.
He’s our first call whenever we’re filming in his region. Reliable, skilled, and a great person to have on set. Highly recommend.
🎥 Branded Content & Commercials: Polished, Yet Agile
Commercial sets are fast-paced and require a delicate balance of speed and premium fidelity. I integrate smoothly into the crew, ensuring the momentum of the day never stalls for sound.
Adaptable Footprint: I utilize scalable, wireless systems that allow directors, agencies, and clients to move freely while listening to a crystal-clear, real-time mix.
Moving with the Action: Booming in perfect tandem with dynamic lighting and camera movements to capture the energy of the brand.
Bulletproof Reliability: Dual-system redundant recording means you never have to worry about losing a magic take.
Kevin is my first call on every job. He brings exceptional technical expertise and an attuned demeanor to projects of any scope. I am especially grateful for our collaborations on documentary projects where Kevin's storytelling instincts ensure clear and immersive audio capture in often challenging conditions.
-Mike Jacobs, Filmmaker and Founder, Strike Anywhere
🌍 Documentaries: Capturing Reality as it Unfolds
Unscripted storytelling requires immense trust, sensitivity, and the ability to disappear into the background. I build lightweight, mobile rigs designed to let real life happen without interruption.
Unobtrusive Tech: Wearable mics with a minimal footprint allow subjects to forget they are being recorded.
Dynamic Environments: From quiet, intimate revelations to chaotic, unpredictable walk-and-talks, I adjust in real-time to capture authentic audio anywhere.
Endurance & Organization: Long recording runs with reliable battery management and meticulous timecode syncing so the post-production team can easily assemble the story.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kevin Crawford on several large-scale documentary video projects across multiple states, and I can confidently say he’s one of the best location sound mixers I’ve collaborated with. Kevin brings a rare combination of technical precision, adaptability, and professionalism to every shoot. Whether we were in busy urban centers or remote rural locations, he always delivered clean, consistent audio under sometimes challenging conditions.
Beyond his skill and reliability, Kevin is simply a great person to have on the team. He’s calm under pressure, quick with solutions, and always maintains a great attitude, even during long travel days and unpredictable production schedules. He’s also just a fun hang, which is an underrated quality on the road.
I’d highly recommend Kevin for any project needing top-tier sound. He’s a dedicated professional who elevates every production he’s part of.
🔊 Custom SFX & Field Recording: Building Worlds from Scratch
Sometimes, the exact sound your story needs can’t be found in a stock library—it has to be hunted down. I specialize in custom sound effects gathering and field recording, capturing highly specific, cinematic audio elements to give your project a completely unique, authentic sonic fingerprint.
Automotive & Mechanical Detail: I build comprehensive, bespoke sound libraries for high-end brands. For the Lincoln Center of Gravity campaign, I meticulously recorded the nuanced engine profiles, cabin acoustics, and tactile UI details of the new Navigator so the commercials sounded as luxurious as the vehicle itself.
Wildlife & Authentic Ambiences: Nature doesn’t do retakes. Whether it’s capturing pristine, hyper-local room tones or tracking the primal sounds of wild elephant seals for Disney+’s Super/Natural, I use specialized, stealthy rigs to capture the natural world authentically and safely.
Custom Foley & Textures: I gather the tactile, on-location sounds that ground a scene in reality—specific footsteps on unique terrains, prop manipulation, and localized environmental impacts—giving your post-production team the exact puzzle pieces they need for an immersive mix.
High-Fidelity Capture: Utilizing a tailored arsenal of specialized microphones (including stereo arrays, contact mics, and parabolic setups), I isolate complex sounds with incredible depth and clarity, ensuring they cut through your final mix flawlessly.
Kevin at Sound of Sight Audio was a phenomenal pickup for our east coast based agency when traveling out west. He is extremely easy going and easy to work with, almost felt like we've known him for years. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for high quality audio on their next production!
🎙️ Podcast Recording & Production: Bringing the Studio to the Story
Podcasts are no longer just audio—they are the driving engines for social campaigns, corporate messaging, and companion documentaries. Whether you’re filming a branded video series (vodcast) or capturing a roundtable discussion, I bring the studio experience directly to your location.
Conversational Comfort: I build inviting, multi-mic setups that encourage organic, free-flowing conversations between hosts and guests.
Broadcast-Quality Anywhere: I treat your office, set, or remote location like a soundstage, delivering intimate, authoritative audio that sounds premium on every platform (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, etc.).
Seamless Video Integration: Perfect timecode syncing ensures your high-fidelity podcast audio marries flawlessly with your social video clips and documentary footage.
Campaign Consistency: By handling the audio for both your main video shoot and your promotional podcast material, I ensure your brand’s voice sounds unified across all media.
I consider Kevin to be the best location sound mixer I’ve worked with, hands down. His work goes far beyond technical skill, as he brings a true sense of artistry and character to everything he does. We’ve brought him onto multiple productions for his precision, professionalism, and calm presence on set. He delivers clean, reliable audio both on set and in post every time, and he elevates the entire production with his craft. He’s the full package, just like his kit!
🎬 Narrative Film Production: Protecting the Performance
On a narrative set, my primary goal is to protect the actor’s performance and the director’s vision. Sound shouldn’t feel manufactured; it should feel alive.
Boom-First Philosophy: I prioritize precise boom placement to capture the natural resonance and physical space of a performance.
Organic Collaboration: I work hand-in-hand with the camera, lighting, and wardrobe departments to maintain a small, respectful footprint on set.
Authentic Emotion: By focusing on pristine, clean takes on location and capturing natural room tones, we preserve the raw emotion of the scene and keep your actors out of the ADR booth.
