Our core values
• Expertise • Passion for production • People •
Member of the Institute of Professional Sound
Covered by £10m PLI
…taking a different approach
Prestige Sound Southampton is a front of house live audio engineering specialist - taking a different approach to other PA providers. Launched in 2020, Prestige had two goals: to provide high quality and sensibly priced FOH and Engineer consistency for theatre based Tribute Shows; and to create much needed work for a graduate Engineer.
Prestige occupies a unique space in the PA provider and Live Sound Engineer market - providing a experienced and educated Audio Engineers with a passion for production sounds to work directly with tribute shows and bands - and we have as much experience as musicians and event organisers as we do Engineers. This gives us a unique perspective on what you and your musicians need for a successful show, and from a professional Front of House team.
Prestige Sound places an emphasis on just that: a prestigious sound using a sophisticated combination of Presonus' mixing systems; computer based effects powered by Gig Performer; and a bright and punchy Yamaha DXR PA to deliver it - all run by a professional and educated Audio Engineer who places a special emphasis on production sound, comfort of the band and audience experience.
We're committed to providing a first class client experience through enquiry, booking and performance - exactly what we would expect if we were hiring a production company.
Prestige focuses on developing relationships with live music performances of all types and sizes, and we are also available for public address, parties, community fetes, small community festivals and beyond.
Contact us today to find out how we can help with your event(s)
…taking a different approach
Prestige Sound Southampton is a front of house specialist, taking a different approach to other PA providers. Launched in 2020, Prestige was born out of a requirement for FOH and Engineer consistency for smaller theatre based Tribute Shows and to provide a high quality - but sensibly priced - FOH solution for similar events.
Prestige occupies a unique space in the PA provider and Sound Engineer market - providing a experienced and educated Audio Engineers with a passion for production sounds to the tribute show market who have as much experience as musicians and event organisers as an Engineers, giving us a unique perspective on what you and your musicians need for a successful show and from a professional Front of House producer.
Prestige Sound places an emphasis on just that: a prestigious sound using a Presonus mixing systems and a lovely Yamaha DXR PA - run by a professional and educated Audio Engineer who places a special emphasis on production sound, comfort of the band and the audience experience.
Prestige focuses on smaller scale live music performances, but we are also available for public address, parties, community fetes, small community festivals, corporate AV and beyond.
Abby (Encore Vocal Choir)
Dave Phillips
Audio Engineer
Dave has been working in the music industry, full time, since 1998 and continues to be one of the busiest musicians working in the UK today. Alongside managing Prestige Sound, he manages and performs in sell-out tribute shows in theatres across the UK, alongside producing singer/songwriters at his studio "White Room" in Southampton as well as writing his own music.
Dave graduated School of Sound Recording as an Audio Engineer in 2003, completed his Bachelor of Arts in 2013 with a 1st with Honours and has most recently completed a Law Degree with University of Law!
Alongside industry work, he has spent his years lecturing Advanced Audio Engineering for Point Blank International Music School and Academy of Music, and develops FE and HE courses in Audio Production. He is also a Certified Trainer for Avid and a Certified Expert in Pro Tools, training Audio Engineers across the country in the professional use of the industry standard recording software Pro Tools.
Furthermore, you will also find Dave on Youtube as Host of Pro Tools Answers - a show that teaches Pro Tools technique alongside two of Avid's Master Instructors.
Dave's experience as a producing and performing musician is unsurpassed in the local industry and it gives him the uniquest of perspectives as an engineer - knowing what the musicians need on stage, understanding the wants of the show runners, and understanding that audiences want a lush, energetic sound and immersive sound. As a business owner and a student of Law, he's acutely aware of the level of service he wants to provide his customers, aiming to exceed expectations and meet promises.
Dave Phillips
Audio Engineer
Dave has been working in the music industry, full time, since 1998 and continues to be one of the busiest musicians working in the UK today. Alongside managing Prestige Sound, he manages and performs in sell-out tribute shows in theatres across the UK, alongside producing singer/songwriters at his studio "White Room" in Southampton as well as writing his own music.
Dave graduated School of Sound Recording as an Audio Engineer in 2003, completed his Bachelor of Arts in 2013 with a 1st with Honours and has most recently completed a Law Degree with University of Law!
Alongside industry work, he has spent his years lecturing Advanced Audio Engineering for Point Blank International Music School and Academy of Music, and develops FE and HE courses in Audio Production. He is also a Certified Trainer for Avid and a Certified Expert in Pro Tools, training Audio Engineers across the country in the professional use of the industry standard recording software Pro Tools.
Furthermore, you will also find Dave on Youtube as Host of Pro Tools Answers - a show that teaches Pro Tools technique alongside two of Avid's Master Instructors.
Dave regularly observes and regularly runs training sessions for his Engineers, ensuring that they're maintaining a high quality of professionalism and knowledge in their work.
Dave's experience as a producing and performing musician is unsurpassed in the local industry and it gives him the uniquest of perspectives as an engineer - knowing what the musicians need on stage, understanding the needs of the show runners, and understanding that audiences want a lush, energetic sound and immersive sound. As a business owner and a student of Law, he's acutely aware of the level of service he wants to provide his customers, aiming to exceed expectations and meet promises.
Audio Engineer
CB is a recent Audio Engineering graduate of Bournemouth University, and has already been working in the industry professionally for a number years, and particularly through his studies.
He's a talented studio engineer and musician, and working consistently in the live engineering and performing field with a number of shows and originals projects. We're very proud to be able to be making work for a graduate, one of the core Prestige values, and we're glad that he's connecting with our clients when he goes out on their shows.
We're currently looking for long term opportunities for CB, working with established and emerging shows.
Audio Engineer
JP is a Audio Engineer, Producer and Classical guitarist from Portsmouth and has been working with Prestige since 2021.
JP is an incredibly hard working and knowledgable audio engineer with a terrific ear and passion for production sound.
We works weekly on the DSUK, Seriously Collins and 50 Years of Fender show and has become a vital part of the team in realising the production to its fullest potential.
He's an asset to Prestige and an engineer that you can trust with your FOH.
Hear an IEM Mix
Seriously Collins - Chequer Mead 11th March 2024
Keys IEM Bus
Silent Stage Live Production Package
For events of up to 300 people
For bands of up to 6pc monitoring with IEMs
For the advertised fee, our engineer will arrive with up to:
• 2 x Yamaha DXS15 Subs (2kw)
• Presonus Studio Live Series III
• 32 in / 16 Out Channel Digital Mixer
• Presonus 32 Channel Stagebox
• 50m CAT6E Cable Reel
• Microphones, Cables and Stands for Drums, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
• 4 Sennheiser G4 Wireless IEM Systems (GB Band)
• 2 x Wired IEMs for Seated players
• 1 x Physical Wedge assigned to the show
• Sennheiser IEM Combiner and Antenna
• Audio Engineer between 2pm - 12am. Professional, friendly, experienced, educated, diligent and hardworking
• £10m PLI
• Free multi-track recording of your show
• Liaising with the Band and Venue prior to the show
This package is for indoor venues and events of up 300 people depending on room size / dimension, and has been designed to be budget friendly for shows of this size.
For larger events and rooms and outdoor events, please enquire with your specific needs
£450 per day
+ Travel Expenses
( All bookings subject to travel expenses at 35p per mile and Accommodation may be required for journeys of 2 hours+ from our base in Southampton.)
Live Stage Live Production
Package
For events of up to 300 people
For bands of up to 6pc monitoring with Physical Wedges
For the advertised fee, our engineer will arrive with up to:
• 2 x Yamaha DXS15 Subs (2kw)
• Presonus Studio Live Series III
• 32 in / 16 Out Channel Digital Mixer
• Presonus 32 Channel Stagebox
• 50m CAT6E Cable Reel
• Microphones, Cables and Stands for Drums, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
• 5 Yamaha DXR Wedges
• Sennheiser IEM Combiner and Antenna
• Audio Engineer between 2pm - 12am. Professional, friendly, experienced, educated, diligent and hardworking
• £10m PLI
• Free multi-track recording of your show
• Liaising with the Band and Venue prior to the show
This package is for indoor venues and events of up 300 people depending on room size / dimension, and has been designed to be budget friendly for shows of this size.
For larger events and rooms and outdoor events, please enquire with your specific needs
£550 per day
+ Travel Expenses
( All bookings subject to travel expenses at 35p per mile and Accommodation may be required for journeys of 2 hours+ from our base in Southampton.)
Silent Stage Live RF Production Package
For events of up to 300 people
For bands of up to 6pc requiring wireless performances and monitoring with IEMs
For the advertised fee, our engineer will arrive with up to:
• 2 x Yamaha DXS15 Subs (2kw)
• Presonus Studio Live Series III
• 32 in / 16 Out Channel Digital Mixer
• Presonus 32 Channel Stagebox
• 50m CAT6E Cable Reel
• Microphones, Cables and Stands for Drums, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
• 4 Sennheiser G4 Wireless IEM Systems (GB Band)
• 2 x Wired IEMs for Seated players
• 1 x Physical Wedge assigned to the show
• 3 x Channels of Sennheiser EW500 G4 Wireless Mics, Guitar or Brass (including microphone)
• 2 x Sennheiser Combiners and Antennas for IEM and Performance systems
• Guitar and Bass amp modelling for Wireless Guitar and Bass players powered by Amplitude and Gig Performer.
• Audio Engineer between 2pm - 12am. Professional, friendly, experienced, educated, diligent and hardworking
• £10m PLI
• Free multi-track recording of your show
• Liaising with the Band and Venue prior to the show
This package is for indoor venues and events of up 300 people depending on room size / dimension, and has been designed to be budget friendly for shows of this size.
For larger events and rooms and outdoor events, please enquire with your specific needs
£600 per day
+ Travel Expenses
( All bookings subject to travel expenses at 35p per mile and Accommodation may be required for journeys of 2 hours+ from our base in Southampton.)
A Monitoring Engineer can provided in each scenario for £330 + any additional travel costs
Please enquire directly about additional Sennheiser Radio Mics, Monitoring Wedges or more speakers for larger events
A Monitoring Engineer can provided in each scenario for £330 + any additional travel costs
Our packages are defined to give certainty to enquirers and clients. We can, of course, be accommodating for specific requests. Please enquire directly about bespoke requirements, additional Sennheiser Radio Mics, Monitoring Wedges or more speakers for larger events
Including Sennheiser ASA Combiner and pair of passive Antenna paddles.
Including Sennheiser ASA Combiner and pair of passive Antenna paddles.
Including Sennheiser ASA Combiner and pair of passive Antenna paddles.
Including Sennheiser ASA Combiner and pair of passive Antenna paddles.
Larger FOH PA Only (Dry Hire)
For clients who don't require an engineer, but just need to hire a powerful high quality speaker system.
13.2kW Yamaha FOH PA system
6 x DXR 12" Tops | 6 x DXS15 Subs
(Suitable for up to around 1500 people in a large sized room)
£450 per day
Dry hires will require 3 forms of I.D: Passport, Driving Licence and recent utility bill. At least a small Van or People carrier will be required.
Large FOH PA Only (Dry Hire)
For clients who don't require an engineer, but just need to hire a powerful high quality speaker system.
8.8kW Yamaha FOH PA system
2 x DXR15 Tops | 2 x DXR 12" Tops | 4 x DXS15 Subs
(Suitable for up to around 350 - 900 people in a large sized room)
£320 per day
Dry hires will require 3 forms of I.D: Passport, Driving Licence and recent utility bill. At least a small Van or People carrier will be required.
FOH PA Only (Dry Hire)
For clients who don't require an engineer, but just need to hire a powerful high quality speaker system.
4.4kW Yamaha FOH PA system
2 x 12" DXR Tops and 2 x DXS 15" Subs
+ stands and power cables.
(Suitable for up to around 300 people in a smaller sized room)
£150 per day
Dry hires will require 3 forms of I.D: Passport, Driving Licence and recent utility bill. At least an Estate Car will be required.
Small Band PA
For clients who don't require an engineer, but just need to hire a powerful high quality speaker system for their small event.
2.2kW Yamaha FOH PA system
2 x 12" DXR12 Speakers
+ stands and power cables.
No Mixer is included
(Suitable for small band Vocal PA, Solo or Duo with Backing Tracks PA. Not for mic'ing bands/Drums. Not for DJ's
£50 per day
Dry hires will require 3 forms of I.D: Passport, Driving Licence and recent utility bill.
All hires are managed through Fat Lama (www.fatlama.co.uk)
(AlleyCatz Show Band)
(David Lovell, Bass)
The Ultimate Party Lighting Package
Pre-Programmed DMX Controller, Exciting Lighting Programmes that
Tempo sync to the Music, Gorgeous looking LED Lighting
Betopper 7*40 Moving Heads x 2
Betopper Demon Eye Wash x 2
Beamz Panther 70 Moving Heads x 4
ADJ Mini Dekker Moonflowers x 2
ADJ LED Bars
ADJ Haze
4 x Stands
(Some lights will have been programmed to be floor Mounted)
Control One DMX Controller
MacBook Pro with SoundSwitch Software
For private hire or augmenting theatre shows
£200 per day Dry Hire
£450 per day with a Lighting Engineer
+ Travel Expenses
( All bookings subject to travel expenses at 35p per mile and Accommodation may be required for journeys of 2 hours+ from our base in Southampton.)
Sound Switch DMX Lighting Software and Control One Controller
• Easy to use
• Huge library of tempo sync'd exciting lighting loops
• Tempo Sync via MacBook Pro Microphone
• Controller for easy switching of loops
• Easy to set up
Please note that booking a Lighting Engineer will guarantee that the lighting for your event will work flawlessly. Although the system is easy to set up, will have detailed instructions on how to use it, it may not be possible to provide phone support to assist with setup and use if you struggle. Booking a lighting engineer is highly recommended.
