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