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Sound Engineering Technicians - 27-4014.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Recording Engineer
  • Audio Engineer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Mixer
  • Audio Operator
  • Sound Technician
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Broadcast Technician
  • Master Control Operator
  • Sound Editor

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
  • Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
  • Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
  • Keep logs of recordings.
  • Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
  • Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
  • Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
  • Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
  • Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
  • 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.
  • Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
  • Tear down equipment after event completion.

Detailed Work Activities

  • achieve special lighting or sound effects
  • convey moods or emotions through music
  • develop movie sound track
  • give direction in audio recording studio
  • install or set up equipment
  • maintain daily logs or records
  • operate audio-visual equipment
  • operate film or sound editing equipment
  • operate recording or broadcast studio controls
  • operate sound-reproducing or recording equipment
  • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • set sound mixing board control levels
  • test mechanical products or equipment

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Signals Collector/Analyst (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Mixer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Manager, Sound Effects
  • Recording Engineer
  • Recordist
  • Rerecording Mixer
  • Sound Mixer
  • Sound-Effects Technician
  • Tape Transferrer