James Dunkley

I’ve built a career on mixing mainly rock and metal bands but have also stepped into the pop world in the past. The last few years have led me to work with artists such as The Used, Seether, Hellyeah, Queensryche, Cradle Of Filth, Skynd, Fever 333, Blind Guardian and Corey Taylor, playing everywhere from clubs to arenas and a lot of festivals.
 

Career highlights

Its hard to define a career highlight when touring often turns into a blur of back to back shows but a few moments that have stood out were mixing a headline set at Wacken Festival in Germany, Megaport Festival in Taiwan and 2022s UK Arena run for Corey Taylor's solo album.

 
Favorite DPA Microphones

I'm currently using the 4099Ds for toms and snare bottom. The 201Cs are perfect for snare top and overheads and the latest game changer in my collection is a pair of 4055s which now come with me everywhere.