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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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