Why Bluey doesn’t sound like a cartoon with Bluey’s sound designer

Go inside the world of Bluey with Dan Brumm, the show’s sound designer and mixer, and discover how one of the most beloved animated series ever made gets its remarkably authentic sound. This deep dive follows Dan across Brisbane, the real-life setting of Bluey, as he reveals how he captures bespoke field recordings that don’t exist in any sound library. He breaks down his field recording approach, minimalist mic setups, and handcrafted Foley that turn everyday sounds into emotion, comedy, and story. The experience is deeply personal. Bluey was created by his brother Joe Brumm, with many moments and locations inspired directly by their shared childhood. 00:00 Meet Dan Brumm 01:19 Recording Episode Squash 05:28 Dan's Studio 10:39 Recording Playground Sounds 14:38 Cricket Sounds 16:57 Layering Sounds 19:28 The Sign Episode More about me: https://dallastaylor.com This video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672 This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators. Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: https://defactosound.com Camera: DJI Osmo Action 5 Mic: DJI Mic 2 Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging Handle Edited in DaVinci Resolve Mixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound 🤘