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My vision and mission

My name is Tom van der Borst, a Dutch sound engineer based on the Costa del Sol. With db Sound Engineering, I combine technical knowledge, practical event experience and a strong feeling for music to support venues, artists and events with professional sound solutions.

My journey started with music. Before sound engineering became my profession, I was already working as a DJ and paying a lot of attention to how music actually sounded. I was always curious about why one system could make music feel exciting and enjoyable, while another could take something away from it.

That interest in sound eventually brought me into the festival and live event industry in the Netherlands, where I gained a lot of practical experience with professional audio systems, artists and live productions. At the same time, I kept working as a DJ, which gave me a good understanding of both sides: what needs to happen technically, and what the artist and audience actually experience.

I later studied sound engineering for both studio and live situations and continued to focus more on live sound, system design and acoustic measurement. Over the years, I learned that good sound is never just about the speakers or the equipment. The room, the music, the audience and the way a system is used all have an influence on the final result.

Today, based on the Costa del Sol, I use that experience to create sound systems and live setups that make music more enjoyable. Whether it is a restaurant, bar, wedding, festival or live performance, the goal is always the same: to make sure the sound supports the music and the experience around it.