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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

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Tasks for “Audio and Video Equipment Technicians”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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