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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 “Equipment Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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