About Raven Sound
Sound engineered by a musician, for musicians
Raven Sound is run by Jamie Stallwood. Based in the South East of England, I’m an experienced freelance sound engineer with a lifelong passion for music. Having played drums since the age of four, I understand music from both sides of the stage: not just how a great mix should sound, but how important it is for musicians to feel heard, supported and confident in their performance.
Since 2022, I’ve been the trusted in-house sound engineer for bands performing at the Dashwood Roadhouse, working across a wide range of live music genres and line-ups. This experience has built a reputation for reliable, professional sound and the attention to detail that comes from being a musician myself.



Services
Live Sound & PA Hire
Raven Sound provides professional live sound engineering at affordable prices for a variety of venues and events, from local pub gigs and private parties to weddings and corporate events.
Full PA system hire and operation is available where required.
Please note: Raven Sound provides PA hire as part of its sound engineering service, but equipment is not available for dry hire. I supply and operate the equipment myself to ensure everything is properly managed and sounding its best.
Recording & Mixing
Want your live performance to sound as good online as it did on stage?
I can record directly through my sound desk and mix the resulting audio in my home studio, or work with an existing recording supplied by you.
I offer a range of recording and post-production services, including:
- One stereo track (live mix of the night)
- Multi-track (raw non-mixed individual stems)
- Post-gig editing / mixing of the whole gig as a high-quality demo
Whether you’re looking to promote your band, share a live performance, or create a demo, Raven Sound can help turn your recordings into polished audio.
Drum Dep Services
As a highly experienced drummer, I also offer drum dep services, stepping in when a band’s regular drummer is unavailable. Whether it’s a one-off gig, a short run of shows, or last-minute cover, I can help you keep the show on the road.
Stage & Lighting
Raven Sound does not currently provide stage building or stage lighting as standalone services. However, I have connections with trusted professionals who can provide these services and I can contact them on your behalf, helping to bring together the different elements needed for your event.
Professional & Insured
Raven Sound carries full Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance, giving you peace of mind that your event and sound requirements are in professional hands.
Whether your project is big or small, Raven Sound is focused on one thing: making your music sound its best.
Testimonials
It’s a 5 star review from us.
We have used Raven Sound twice now and been blown away by the professionalism and sound both times.
Prior to our gig, the first time we used Raven Sound, Jamie was in touch to get details of how the band wanted to be set up. From what sound we were going for, the type of set up including mic’d up instruments, how many singers and mics we would need, to where we stand on stage and what effect we’d need in songs.
The second time we used Raven Sound, Jamie met me at the venue prior to the gig to get an idea of the venue’s sound and acoustics and advised how he thought we could get a better sound throughout. It was very impressive to get that level of dedication.
During both gigs, he has his sound booth set up at the back of the venue adjusting in real time to what we need as a band. This is absolutely essential, as the songs change and the audience gets louder the more we need to hear ourselves.
Everything was included in the price agreed, right down to every band member’s own monitor, so we could stay focused and tight. There were no hidden “oh that will be extra” fees after we had agreed what we wanted.
Highly recommend Raven Sound to any band and venue wanting to really impress their audience and patrons.
I’m sure we will continue to use them for years to come.
I’ve had the pleasure of both working with Raven Sound and working alongside Jamie, and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable, I’ve personally learned so much from working with him. He uses excellent quality equipment and knows it inside and out, which really shows in the overall sound.
What I particularly appreciate is that he doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. He listens to the bands he’s working with and adjusts the sound to suit their individual style and genre, making sure each band gets the sound they’re looking for.
A great sound engineer and a great person to work with. He clearly takes pride in what he does, and I’d highly recommend Raven Sound to any band or event looking for a professional, knowledgeable and reliable sound engineer.
Our band The Underground has been working with Jamie for a few years now and it’s a pleasure to do so on every occasion without exception.
He is a friendly, accommodating guy and his passion for what he does was evident from the first time we met.
He is incredibly thorough and it all starts with good communication before an event clarifying times, requirements and any matters that may be different from usual proceedings. He is always set up early ready to go and will make time to ensure everything is both to your and his satisfaction before kick-off.
Having worked with a few sound engineers, it’s fair to say Jamie is the most personable and easy to work with and our on-stage sound is great – out front must be too because of the comments we have received!
We don’t always have the luxury of having Jamie and have to provide our own sound sometimes, and he has been fantastic in advising us on how to improve our mix.
An all-round top guy to work with, as well as being an absolute professional. Book his services with confidence.
We have used the services of Raven Sound many times over the last few years and found them always professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Whether using our own PA or theirs, the results are always a great sound that comes from a solid appreciation of music – it really helps that they are musicians themselves. Highly recommend their services.
Jamie from Raven Sound has done the sound for two festival gigs for Judas Rising.
He was very easy to work with and most importantly listened to what we wanted.
Not only that, but Jamie is a very experienced and knowledgeable sound engineer and always has a professional attitude. He will create the perfect sound for your event.
We were more than happy and very impressed. 🤘💯🤘
Raven Sound is five star! Jamie has superb skills in live audio production and has top notch gear to go with it. Super easy to work with and great to get along with. Highly recommend.
I’ve worked with Jamie on a number of shows and he is one of the most professional live engineers I’ve encountered. He is vastly knowledgeable about sound staging, and has the ability to put his knowledge into practice. He is always punctual and respectful to both artists and venue management. He uses top tier equipment as well, which always makes for a superb sounding system. I would never hesitate in using his services for any size show. To top it off, he is a genuinely great guy.
I’ve worked with Jamie since he first founded the famous Roadhouse Rats band.
He’s an excellent musician and sound engineer, and knows both his drum kit and sound kit inside out.
Jamie genuinely cares about putting on a great show and making it sound great for the audience. He’s also a good crack. Hire this man immediately.
Raven Sound have done the sound for our band Crockets Rockets on three occasions.
We are a six-piece band and Jamie has provided the perfect set up for us and an excellent sound. We look forward to working with Raven Sound again in the future.🎷
I and my band have used Jamie a number of times over the years, and we have always been delighted with the service he has given us. He is very efficient and always makes us sound great. Indeed, for anyone requiring a premium sound engineering service, I would definitely recommend Raven Sound.
I have been a regular at the Dashwood Roadhouse for years & loved the outside stage for those summer gigs, and getting the sound right outside is a pretty tall order, but suddenly it was excellent, well balanced & clear, which is when I walked over to the sound desk to congratulate the engineer on a good job. In winter, the gigs are inside, but the same well balanced & clear sound is the result of the close control by Raven Sound.
Jamie has done the sound for my band The Way Back several times. It's a good sounding PA, but good equipment is only half the job. Jamie knows how to use it. Always gets a good quick drum sound. Vocal monitors are always clear and audible, plus I like it when he adds complimentary digital delay to enhance vocals. That's the icing on the cake. Thank you, Jamie.
SkaSoulsUK have played a fair few gigs with Jamie doing the sound, and it’s been flawless every time. Great guy, either way a great understanding of sound and instrumentation. Drums always sound amazing (probably because he’s a drummer). Would highly recommend his services for all functions.
I'm very happy to recommend Jamie who has worked with The Groove Generation as our sound engineer. Jamie is reliable, professional and a great person to have around. He knows his job extremely well, gets a great sound for the band, and is always easy to work with. We would happily recommend him to any band or venue.
I’ve worked with Jamie a few times and have really enjoyed the sound he has produced for me and the band. Done a mix of inside and outside gigs and Jamie made sure that we could all hear everything we needed to. Great sound and great guy! Would 100% recommend. 🤘
Jamie is one of the most professional sound engineers I know. His gear is high quality and he knows it inside out. His expertise and experience really shows at every gig.
He helped me set up my vocal sound properly, fine-tuning the EQ and cutting out feedback, and the difference was huge. I can hear myself clearly on stage and the vocals sound great out front. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Raven Sound.
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