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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 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
- Special Effects Designer
- Sound Truck Operator
- Sound Technician
- 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 “Sound Technician”
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Tear down equipment after event completion.
- 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.
- Keep logs of recordings.
- Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital delay pedals
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Audio mixer consoles
- Wireless transmitters
- Electret microphones
- Condenser microphones
- Microphone pre-amps
- Audio filters
- Soldering irons
- Digital samplers
- Dynamic microphones
- 1/3 octave equalizers
- Shelving equalizers
- Digital audio recorders
- Audio compressors
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Personal computers
- Channel equalizers
- Multitrack tape recording machines
- Reverb devices
- Amplifiers
- Parametric equalizers
- Wireless receivers
- Peak equalizers
- Dynamics processors
- Ribbon microphones
- Polarity checkers
- Pressure zone microphones
- Laptop computers
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Noise reduction systems
- Desktop computers
- Studio intercom systems
- Wireless microphones
- Cable testers
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Avid Technology
- Cisco IOS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Office
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Data entry software
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Linux