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