English producer, engineer and remixer for mainly new-wave, synth-pop, goth rock bands like [[artist:The Cure]], [[artist:83146]], [[artist:Depeche Mode]], [[artist:Wire]], [[artist:The Human League]] and others.

Sometimes credited as Dave Allen, he shouldn't be confused with [[artist:Dave Allen (5)]], member of [[artist:Gang Of Four]], [[artist:Shriekback]] or [[artist:Low Pop Suicide]].

He is the son of Reg Allen, a professional footballer who played for Q.P.R. and Manchester United.