About Expand
Creative Audio Production For The Media

My name is Jack Buckner, I am a professional Sound Engineer based in Reading providing Location Sound and Audio Post-Production services for the creative industries. With over nine years of experience recording, editing and mixing soundtracks for commercials, corporate communications, documentaries, films, branded content and TV, I make great sound a priority from pre production through to the final mix.

Working with sound has been my passion since teenage me begrudgingly accepted that I wasn’t destined to become a rock star. This is why every project I’m a part of is approached with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. Having worked in most areas of sound for moving image I bring extensive knowledge to every project. My career began straight out of university when I landed a job engineering full-time for a renowned Film & TV composer, during this time I worked on a number of high profile productions released around the globe. This period gave me a great base to expand my skillset and branch out on my own as a Production Sound and Post-Production freelancer.

Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work on a number of fantastic productions including commercials for Lloyds Pharmacy & Debenhams, a documentary for the WaterBear Network, a number of feature films for Thomas and Friends, as well as branded short films for the likes of Xiaomi and Thales. I’ve even picked up a couple of awards along the way. Check out my Portfolio to see some of my work.

Services
From Recording to Mixing and Everything in Between
Location Sound Recording

Using state-of-the-art equipment Expand provides Location Sound Recording services for films, commercials, documentaries or corporate communications. We will work closely with you during pre-production to ensure that come Action! everything is in place to capture the great sounding dialogue.

Sound Design & Tracklaying

Whether you require bespoke sound design or a simple tracklay Expand is here to make sure every beep, buzz, and bird chirp is captivating. With a great selection of microphones, a vast sound effects library and some weird and wonderful toys we can craft interesting unique soundscapes for you project.

Dubbing I Re-Recording

Our Pro Tools equipped, acoustically treated stereo mix room is where your project will come to life. By meticulously blending together the Dialogue, Music and FX, we will produce a mix that’s perfect for any platform. From the loudest roar to the quiet whisper we’ll make it sound great.

Music Sync I Editing

Whether you need a single cue or a complete soundtrack Expand can help you source the perfect library music to match the tone and style of your project. If you’ve already found the perfect piece and need it editing to sync seamlessly with your visuals then look no further, we can meet your music needs.

Portfolio
Check out some of the excting projects I've been a part of
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Equipment
Browse my collection of Location Sound and Studio gear
Location Sound Gear
Mixer
    • Sound Devices MixPre 10 ii
Microphones
    • Sennheiser MKH 8050
    • Sanken CS-M1
    • Rode NTG 3
    • x 2 Sanken Cos-11D
    • x 2 DPA 4061
    • x 2 Sennheiser ME 2-ii
    • Shure TwinPlex TL48
    • Lom Uši Pro Stereo Pair
    • Lom Geofón
Wireless Systems
    • Wisycom MCR40s RX
    • x2 Wisycom MTP40s TX
    • x2 Sennheiser G4
Timecode
    • x 2 Tentacle Sync E
Accessories
    • Audioroot Power System
    • 3m Ambient Carbon Fibre Boom Pole
    • 3m Rode Boom Pole
    • Rycote Microphone Suspensions
    • Rycote Wind Protections
    • Rode Blimp Wind Protection
    • Ursa Straps
    • Bubblebee Lav Mounts
Studio Gear
Studio Hardware
    • iMac Pro
    • Adam Audio Monitoring
    • Universal Audio Apollo 8
    • Avid Artist Control Surface
    • Lexicon Reverb
Sound Effects Libraries
    • 344 Audio
    • Blastwave FX
    • Boom Library
    • Free 2 Use Sounds
    • Hollywood Edge
    • Pro Sound Effects
    • The Recordist

    + More

Studio Software
    • Pro Tools
    • Logic Pro X
    • Izotope RX Post-Production Suite
    • Fab Filter Suite
    • UAD Plugins
    • Plugin Alliance Plugins
    • Exponential Audio Plugins
    • Softube Plugins
    • Soundtoys Plugins
    • Waves Plugins
    • Valhalla Plugins
    • Harrison Plugins
    • NI Komplete
    • Spitfire Orchestral Libraries
Phone

+44 (0)7540 480 911

Location

Reading, UK

Email

jack@expandsound.co.uk