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