Jim Dowler, one time chief engineer at Sound Techniques, Chelsea, dropped in to London and found a little time to hole up in a cosy South London pub with us for a few hours in front of the camera. In recounting stories from his time with John Wood and the regulars in the studio, Jim also talked with us about the progression of recording techniques, audio technology and about the time he got rid of all of his vinyl.
After his time at Sound Techniques Jim went on to become part of another incredible team at Olympic Studios, recording a plethora of world-beating LPs. A man with a wealth of knowledge within the British recording industry, Jim certainly helped us fill in some gaps around the final years of the Chelsea studio.
A special thanks to our friend Caitlin Smith for helping out with a last-minute location and to Mat and Katie at The Prince Regent in Herne Hill, London for allowing us to shoot there. Another part of the puzzle falls into place and The Parts You Don’t Hear becomes a little bit louder and a tad more focused. Thanks a million, Jim!
