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