Mark Milbourne

Making bands sound like the record— studio and stage.

Milbourne Sound is a professional audio production company based in Walnut Creek, California, providing live sound and event production throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Remote mixing and mastering services are available worldwide, with a focus on rock, hard rock, punk and metal.

Mark Milbourne, audio engineer and founder of Milbourne Sound

What can I help you with?

Outdoor concert stage with lighting, PA speakers and a front-of-house mixing console

Sound, lighting, crew and calm coordination for concerts, festivals, corporate and private events.

Event Sound & Production

Plan an event

Live sound engineer mixing a concert from the audience area

Consistent FOH mixing, venue advance and show-day support for local dates and fly dates.

Live Engineer for Bands

Book a live engineer

Recording studio mixing console with monitor speakers and audio software

Powerful, release-ready mixes and masters for rock, punk, hard rock, metal and related music.

Mixing & Mastering

Finish my songs

Audio mixing console, equipment racks, microphones and cables ready for event production

A dependable audio engineer for production companies, established crews and changing show-day schedules.

Freelance Production Support

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Latest work highlights

MASTERING

Smear Merchants album artwork by Fuzz Evil

Fuzz Evil — Smear Merchants Mastered the full fourth album for this Arizona stoner-rock/doom band, released on Desert Records and named among MonsterRiff’s best records of March 2025.

MIXING & MASTERING

Moth Tax, the Oakland punk and new-wave duo

Moth Tax — Mixed and mastered three singles for this Oakland punk/new-wave/industrial duo, balancing raw punk energy with darkwave textures, synths, and drum machines.

LIVE SOUND

New Moon on Monday performing under green stage lights at Ottawa’s Nostalgia Music Festival

New Moon on Monday — Live sound engineering for this Duran Duran tribute at Ottawa’s Nostalgia Music Festival, delivering a polished, energetic mix for the audience and performers.

Filmed from the mix position.

Saoud A, CA

“When it comes to gig production—sound, lights and backline—Milbourne Sound is my first and only call. Mark is responsive, efficient and easy to work with. Once soundcheck is complete, I don’t have to worry about anything else for the rest of the gig.”

David S, CA

“Mark delivers a professional, arena-level experience with full sound, lighting and expert engineering. He makes on-the-fly adjustments for unforeseen circumstances and creates an atmosphere your guests won’t forget.”

John K, CA

“Mark and his team are extremely professional, bringing high-quality equipment and experience to every show. I’ve recommended Milbourne Sound to many people looking for PA, lighting or an engineer to mix their show.”