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Job Description
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4014.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 65,240.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
- Currently, there are 15,210 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Sound Engineering Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Sound Technician
- Sound Engineer
- Sound Editor
- Recording Engineer
- Mixer
- Master Control Operator
- Broadcast Technician
- Broadcast Engineer
- Audio Operator
- Audio Engineer
- Winder
- Waste Elimination
- Video Editor
- Theater Technician
- Television Production Assistant (TV Production Assistant)
- Tape Transferrer
- Systems Engineer
- Studio Engineer
- Special Effects Technician
- Special Effects Designer
- Sound Truck Operator
- Sound Recording Technician
- Sound Printer
- Sound Mixer
- Sound Equipment Mechanic
- Sound Effects Technician
- Sound Effects Person
- Sound Effects Manager
- Sound Designer
- Sound Cutter
- Sound Assistant
- Rerecording Mixer
- Recordist
- Quality Engineer
- Public Address Technician
- Public Address Systems Mechanic
- Public Address System Installer
- Public Address Servicer
- Production Engineer
- Production Director
- Producer
- Play Back Operator
- Musical Engineer
- Music Engineer
- Mixing Technician
- Mixing Engineer
- Mechanical Sound Technician
- Mechanic Sound Technician
- Machine Room Operator
- Machine Room Engineer
- Film Sound Engineer
- Film Sound Coordinator
- Film Recordist
- Editor
- Dub Room Engineer
- Disc Recordist
- Director
- Audio Recording Engineer
- Audio Production Manager
- Acoustical Engineer
Tasks for “Audio Operator”
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
- Tear down equipment after event completion.
- Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Keep logs of recordings.
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
- Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
- Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
Related Technology & Tools
- Pressure zone microphones
- Reverb devices
- Multitrack tape recording machines
- Digital delay pedals
- 1/3 octave equalizers
- Dynamics processors
- Personal computers
- Laptop computers
- Wireless transmitters
- Desktop computers
- Ribbon microphones
- Condenser microphones
- Peak equalizers
- Polarity checkers
- Audio compressors
- Amplifiers
- Audio mixer consoles
- Digital audio recorders
- Wireless microphones
- Parametric equalizers
- Studio intercom systems
- Microphone pre-amps
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Cable testers
- Electret microphones
- Channel equalizers
- Noise reduction systems
- Soldering irons
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Shelving equalizers
- Wireless receivers
- Dynamic microphones
- Audio filters
- Digital samplers
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry software
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Linux
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Office
- Avid Technology
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
- Microsoft Visio
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Cisco IOS