Ber Quinn is a sound engineer based in Dublin, Ireland. He began his career working in venues in his native Cork before moving to the capital to embark on a life of touring with acts such as John Grant, The Divine Comedy, Villagers and Lisa Hannigan. Other acts he's previously toured with include The Magic Numbers, Duke Special, Eliot Sumner, Wallis Bird and Givers. Through his collaboration with Stargaze Ensemble, he has worked with the likes of Nils Frahm, My Brightest Diamond and Alexi Murdoch.
Ber mixing The Divine Comedy in Prescia, Italy
Equally appreciative of the scientific and the creative aspects of the job, Ber strives for clarity and power in his mixes, whilst maintaining the artist's vision of what they want their production to be. He prides himself on attention to detail regarding instrument blend and works closely with the conductor/artist, studying the scores in advance and ensuring the mix stands up to exacting standards.
Listening to a mix in RAK studios, London.
Prior to Covid-19, 2020 year was to bring tours with Damon Albarn, John Grant and the Divine Comedy but with all of that shelved, Ber took the opportunity of staying in Dublin to expand his recording studio in the heart of Stoneybatter, now a 3 studio private facility.
Upon returning to live shows in 2021, he toured with Pillow Queens, James Vincent McMorrow, The Divine Comedy and John Grant.
Recently, his studio work has included recording and mixing albums for The Divine Comedy, Lisa Hannigan and Stargaze, Jack O’Rourke and additional recording on albums by The National and Big Red Machine.
Currently on a sabbatical from touring, Ber is focusing on studio production and mixing full time.