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Job Description

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,450.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 69,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Audio and Video Equipment Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Audio Technician”

Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.

Related Technology & Tools

Digital audio recorders
Light boards
Digital oscilloscopes
Personal computers
Overhead display projectors
Interactive whiteboards
Projection screens
Desktop computers
Laser pointers
Screwdrivers
Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Motion picture projectors
Cassette players
Videotape duplicating equipment
Microphone mixers
Noise meters
Soldering irons
Power drills
Claw hammers
Step ladders
Wired microphones
Compact disk CD burners or players
Slide projectors
Digital camcorders
Digital video disk DVD players
Plasma televisions
Audio presentation systems
Laptop computers
Loudspeaker sets
Integrated speaker systems
Wireless microphones
Master control switchers
Television monitors
Audiovisual A/V mixers
Sound boards
Videoconferencing equipment
Portable speaker systems
Audioconferencing systems
Digital video cameras
Assistive amplification systems
Digital voltmeters DVM

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