Award-Winning Soundscapes – Crafting Cinematic Magic, One Decibel at a Time

Plus1db is Sound Design & Sync Sound Recording Team, based in Mumbai, Bollywood Industry, since 2005.

The Services include Sync Sound Recording, Dialogue Editing, Equipment Hire and Film Sound mixing for Netflix & Amazon Web Series, Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films.

NOVEMBER 2024

IRAA Award for Best Sync Sound Recording - Web Series, Guns & Gulaab

Zahir Bandukwala won the IRAA Award for Best Sync Sound Recording for Guns & Gulaab and was nominated for Best Sync Sound Recording for Mast Mein Rehne Ka. His expertise in capturing authentic on-location sound brought realism and depth to both projects, enhancing their immersive storytelling and cinematic impact

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RECENT WORK

Citadel: Honey Bunny

The challenging part of making Citadel: Honey Bunny was that it was an action-heavy series with locations that were not easily accessible.

To overcome these hurdles, the Plus1db sound team implemented two sync sound recording setups.
They used a main sound trolley setup for on-set recording, equipped with 12 wireless mics and up to 3 booms for certain action scenes. Additionally, they had a smaller, portable setup with 6 wireless mics and 2 booms, designed for run-and-gun recording—ideal for car chases and locations where the main setup couldn’t be taken. Both setups could run in sync, allowing for up to 18 wireless mics and 5 boom mics to be used simultaneously.

The Plus1db team also had to be constantly prepared for second-unit shoots and rapid sound setup adjustments due to frequent scheduling changes caused by actor availability and shifting locations. Their readiness ensured that no precious production time was lost during the shoot.

SINCE 2005, MUMBAI

Sound Design & Sync Sound Recording team

Plus1db is a sound production team, run by Zahir Bandukwala. 

Zahir has been credited as a Sound Designer, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer and Sync Sound Recordist for numerous Bollywood Feature films, Web series
and documentaries from 2005 to present.

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Sound Design & Mixing

Sync Sound Recording

Dialogue Editing

"Really appreciate how well Zahir listens to my directions & works to come through with the sound I have in my head. That means a lot to me. Being an engineer myself, I can say with certainty that Zahir is a real professional. I really enjoy working with him."

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