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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
- 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 “Play Back Operator”
- Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
- Tear down equipment after event completion.
- Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
- Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Keep logs of recordings.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
Related Technology & Tools
- Soldering irons
- Pressure zone microphones
- Parametric equalizers
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Audio filters
- Amplifiers
- Wireless receivers
- Electret microphones
- Peak equalizers
- Audio compressors
- Laptop computers
- Cable testers
- Dynamic microphones
- Noise reduction systems
- Reverb devices
- Ribbon microphones
- Digital audio recorders
- Polarity checkers
- Condenser microphones
- Microphone pre-amps
- Wireless transmitters
- Wireless microphones
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Dynamics processors
- Personal computers
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Studio intercom systems
- Channel equalizers
- Multitrack tape recording machines
- Digital samplers
- Shelving equalizers
- Desktop computers
- Audio mixer consoles
- Digital delay pedals
- 1/3 octave equalizers
- Microsoft Visio
- Linux
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Avid Technology
- Cisco IOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
- Apple Final Cut Pro