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“Play Back Operator” will almost certainly not be replaced by robots.
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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”
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
- Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
- Tear down equipment after event completion.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Keep logs of recordings.
- Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- 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.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
Related Technology & Tools
- Dynamics processors
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Audio filters
- Reverb devices
- Wireless receivers
- Personal computers
- Shelving equalizers
- Audio compressors
- Soldering irons
- Polarity checkers
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Dynamic microphones
- Desktop computers
- Parametric equalizers
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Studio intercom systems
- Condenser microphones
- Pressure zone microphones
- Multitrack tape recording machines
- Audio mixer consoles
- 1/3 octave equalizers
- Peak equalizers
- Channel equalizers
- Electret microphones
- Wireless transmitters
- Noise reduction systems
- Amplifiers
- Cable testers
- Ribbon microphones
- Laptop computers
- Microphone pre-amps
- Digital audio recorders
- Digital delay pedals
- Wireless microphones
- Digital samplers
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Visio
- Linux
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Avid Technology
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Cisco IOS
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
- Microsoft Office
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Data entry software