Mike Bird
Sound
Contact Details
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Profile
Since leaving the BBC in the early 90's, Mike's freelance work has given him an even broader experience of the outside world, from running a business to multi-tasking in broadcast/media/film work, from web design to video editing and production. Quick to learn new disciplines and equipment and with a deep understanding of the underlying skills involved in audio and video production, whether that be on a small documentary shoot or a large OB like Springwatch where he ran the video, sound, mini cams and comms operation for a location.
Mike started his career at the BBC in Bristol as part of the Audio Unit and he covered all sound operations involved in radio and video/film programme making, working on a variety of programmes ranging from natural history to radio drama and generally being involved in all stages of program making from the rehearsal room to the final dub.
As a BBC Sound Supervisor/Recordist, Sound Assistant or Boom Op, his experience covered all types of sound operations and recordist work, across all genres. Inside and outside of the studio or on OB's and single camera operations (including film drama), this experience has included Sound Mixing and Sound Supervision, Pole/Boom and Fisher Boom work, news gathering, radio mics, comms and also music PA systems.
Selected Credits
| Rugby World Cup 2019 | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound/Comms Supervisor Fly away rig and broadcast (Comms. and Audio) |
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| Football World Cup - Japan | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound Supervisor Studio and Compound Technical Liaison (Comms, Audio and Camera feeds) |
| Wimbledon | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound Assistant |
| Commonwealth Games 2010 | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound Assistant |
| Maundy Service | Events | Corporate | Sound Supervisor |
| Glastonbury - Jazz Stage | Music | BBC | Sound Assistant |
| Pobol y Cwm | Drama | BBC | Sound Assistant |
| Mercury Awards | Music | BBC | Sound Assistant |
| Reading Festival | Music | BBC | Sound Assistant |
| The Open | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound Assistant |
| Bill Oddie’s – Spring Watch | Factual Entertainment | BBC | Sound Audio, Comms + mini cams |
| BBC News & Sports | Current Affairs | BBC | Sound Supervisor |
| Casualty | Drama | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| Royal Ascot | Sport | BBC | Sound Assistant |
| Olympics London 2012 | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound |
| Rugby Union and League | Sport | BBC | Sound Internationals, Six Nations & Club |
| 60 Minute Makeover | Factual Entertainment | C4 | Sound Recordist |
| Football | Sport | Sky/BT/BBC/ITV | Sound All Leagues/FA Cup |
| Watchdog | Factual Entertainment | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| Middle Classes | Documentary | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| UCI Track Cycling World Championships | Sport | French TV | Sound |
| Eastbourne International Tennis | Sport | BBC | Sound |
| Countryfile | Factual Entertainment | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| The Clothes Show | Light Entertainment | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| Liquid Assets | Documentary | Channel 4 | Sound Recordist |
| So you think you’re a Good Driver | Documentary | BBC | Sound Recordist Sound & Mini Cams |
| On Safari | Childrens | ITV | Sound Recordist |
| Top Gear | Entertainment | BBC | Sound Recordist |
| British Touring Cars | Sport | Host Broadcaster | Sound Recordist |
| The Speed Academy - Le Mans | Sport | ITV | Sound Recordist |
Employment History
| BBC Bristol | Audio Unit | 01/82-01/92 | In my ten years at BBC Bristol, my continual training in broadcasting covered a very wide area of experience in Radio and Film/Television sound, in the studio, on location and on OB’s. It gave me the platform to continually acquire new skills and knowledge, in technique and the technology connected with broadcasting as well as the artistic side of program making. |
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