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Careers / Sound Engineering Technicians |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Acoustical Engineer |
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Audio Engineer |
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Audio Operator |
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Audio Production Manager |
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Audio Recording Engineer |
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Broadcast Engineer |
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Broadcast Technician |
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Director |
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Disc Recordist |
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Dub Room Engineer |
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Editor |
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Film Recordist |
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Film Sound Coordinator |
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Film Sound Engineer |
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Machine Room Engineer |
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Machine Room Operator |
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Master Control Operator |
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Mechanic Sound Technician |
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Mechanical Sound Technician |
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Mixer |
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Mixing Engineer |
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Mixing Technician |
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Music Engineer |
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Musical Engineer |
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Play Back Operator |
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Producer |
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Production Director |
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Production Engineer |
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Public Address Servicer |
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Public Address System Installer |
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Public Address Systems Mechanic |
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Public Address Technician |
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Quality Engineer |
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Recording Engineer |
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Recordist |
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Rerecording Mixer |
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Sound Assistant |
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Sound Cutter |
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Sound Designer |
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Sound Editor |
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Sound Effects Manager |
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Sound Effects Person |
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Sound Effects Technician |
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Sound Engineer |
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Sound Equipment Mechanic |
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Sound Mixer |
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Sound Printer |
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Sound Recording Technician |
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Sound Technician |
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Sound Truck Operator |
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Special Effects Designer |
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Special Effects Technician |
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Studio Engineer |
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Systems Engineer |
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Tape Transferrer |
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Television Production Assistant (TV Production Assistant) |
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Theater Technician |
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Video Editor |
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Waste Elimination |
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Winder |
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Job Tasks |
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Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
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Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Select materials or props.
- Operate audio recording equipment.
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Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Operate audio recording equipment.
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Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
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Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
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Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
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Keep logs of recordings.
- Maintain logs of production activities.
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Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Notify others of equipment problems.
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Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
- Operate audio recording equipment.
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Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
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Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
- Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
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Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
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Tear down equipment after event completion.
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Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
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Work Activities |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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