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