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