Biography
Rich Rainey is a Grammy Award-winning mixer and music producer best known for his long-standing collaboration with U2, spanning over two decades. His engineering work on U2’s All That You Can’t Leave Behind and No Line On The Horizon earned him three Grammy Awards, and he remains a trusted figure in the band’s studio and live operations.
Beyond studio albums, Rich has expertly mixed a wide range of U2 live performances for radio, TV, DVD, and digital platforms—including high-profile concert films in 5.1 surround sound, solidifying his reputation as a specialist in live broadcast audio.
Rich’s production and mixing credits include artists across a broad musical spectrum, such as Mando Diao, Mansun, Grand Avenue, The Aliens, Bat for Lashes, The Beautiful South, The Fallout Trust, The Chalets, Zucchero, and Florence K. His ability to bring clarity, energy, and emotion to both studio and live recordings makes him a valued collaborator for artists across genres.
In the live domain, Rich has worked on shows and recordings for legendary performers including Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Athlete, and of course, U2—reinforcing his status as a go-to live music mixing engineer for iconic acts.
A forward-thinking professional, Rich is known for his ability to reconstruct mixes when original stems are missing—an essential skill for Atmos remixes and reissues—making him a sought-after expert in the growing world of immersive audio.