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Job Description

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,450.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 69,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Audio and Video Equipment Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Audiovisual Communications Systems Technician”

Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.

Related Technology & Tools

Master control switchers
Wired microphones
Television monitors
Laptop computers
Screwdrivers
Light boards
Loudspeaker sets
Interactive whiteboards
Audiovisual A/V mixers
Assistive amplification systems
Digital voltmeters DVM
Power drills
Step ladders
Portable speaker systems
Plasma televisions
Audio presentation systems
Sound boards
Soldering irons
Personal computers
Digital oscilloscopes
Wireless microphones
Digital camcorders
Integrated speaker systems
Microphone mixers
Projection screens
Compact disk CD burners or players
Videotape duplicating equipment
Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Digital audio recorders
Claw hammers
Videoconferencing equipment
Digital video disk DVD players
Noise meters
Overhead display projectors
Desktop computers
Cassette players
Motion picture projectors
Laser pointers
Digital video cameras
Audioconferencing systems
Slide projectors

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