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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
- 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
- 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 “Special Effects Designer”
- 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.
- 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.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
- Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
- Keep logs of recordings.
- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
Related Technology & Tools
- Multitrack tape recording machines
- Condenser microphones
- Polarity checkers
- Electret microphones
- Dynamic microphones
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Wireless receivers
- Digital samplers
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Audio filters
- Ribbon microphones
- Pressure zone microphones
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Microphone pre-amps
- 1/3 octave equalizers
- Soldering irons
- Wireless transmitters
- Audio compressors
- Noise reduction systems
- Channel equalizers
- Studio intercom systems
- Digital audio recorders
- Peak equalizers
- Amplifiers
- Wireless microphones
- Digital delay pedals
- Cable testers
- Parametric equalizers
- Personal computers
- Shelving equalizers
- Reverb devices
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Dynamics processors
- Audio mixer consoles
- Avid Technology
- Data entry software
- Linux
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Cisco IOS
- Microsoft Office
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Visio