David M. Allen is a British record producer, engineer and mixer. He is mostly known for his work with new wave, synth pop and goth rock bands including The Cure,[1] The Sisters of Mercy, The Chameleons, Depeche Mode, The Associates, The Human League,[1] Clan of Xymox,[2] Gianna Nannini, Shelleyan Orphan and others. He also produced Neneh Cherry's[1] hit album Man.
He should not be confused with Dave Allen, founder of the World Domination Recordings label and member of bands such as Gang of Four, Shriekback, Low Pop Suicide and others.