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 smaller 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 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 developing relationships with smaller scale live music performances, but 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.
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 in the UK today. He has spent the recent years performing in and producing popular 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 teaches 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, Dave is a producer/host of Pro Tools Answers - a Youtube 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.
Dave
Audio Engineer
Dave has been working in the music industry, full time, since 1998 and continues to be one of the busiest musicians in the UK today. He has spent the recent years performing in and producing popular 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 teaches 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 world for Tonkraftwerk ALP in Austria and Point Blank in the UK in proper use of the industry standard recording software Pro Tools.
Furthermore, Dave is a producer/host of Pro Tools Answers - a Youtube 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.
GT
Audio Engineer
GT has been working with Dave for a number of years as a freelance engineer, and was a primary choice to be a backup engineer, taking the jobs that the primary engineers can't attend.
GT has been working part time in the industry for a very long time and is a very capable, astute, experienced and knowledge audio engineer.
He's worked everything from small theatre shows to large festivals - there's few engineers that we would trust as much as we do GT to uphold the principles of service and sound quality that Prestige strives for.
Although primarily out backup engineer, GT is currently the primary on the Seriously Collins shows.
JP
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 and Classic Rock Revival shows, and jumping in with Seriously Collins, and does a terrific job each time.
He's an asset to Prestige and an engineer that you can trust with your FOH.
Standard Live Production Package
For events of up to 350-400 people
For Live Bands, Choirs, etc at Functions, Theatres, etc
For the advertised fee, our engineer will arrive with up to:
4.4kW Yamaha DXR DXS FOH PA system including
2 x Full Range Tops and 2 x Subs
(Suitable for up to around 350 - 400 people in a medium sized room)
(Larger systems will can be available for larger events - £POA)
Presonus Studiolive Series III Digital Mixing Desk
Presonus Stage box (Cat6)
32 Channels / 16 Monitoring Busses
(64 channels / 22 Monitoring also available for larger shows)
4 x Sennheiser Wireless G4 EW IEM Systems included
Wired IEM Amps for Seated and Static players
(For larger groups requiring more monitoring - £POA)
Cabling/Mics/Stands for a 6pc Band
(For larger groups requiring more monitoring - £POA)
Professional, Experienced and Educated Engineer
Member of the IPS. £10m PLI
Free multi-track recording at 48k / 24bit at every show
(Mixing available)
Liaising with the band/performers and venue prior to the performance
This is for indoor venues and events of up 400 people.
For larger 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.)
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 350 people in a medium 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)
£50 per day
Dry hires will require 3 forms of I.D: Passport, Driving Licence and recent utility bill.
