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Sound Engineering Technicians

SOC 27-4014.00

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.

Zone 3 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Writing

3.2

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.4

Communications and Media

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.8

Fine Arts

3.6

English Language

3.3

Telecommunications

3.1

Psychology

3.0

Key Tasks

1Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.

2Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.

3Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.

4Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.

5Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.

Also Known As

Acoustical Engineer Audio Engineer Audio Operator Audio Production Manager Audio Recording Engineer Audio Video Engineer Broadcast Engineer Broadcast Technician Director Disc Recordist