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.

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

• Confer with producers, performers, and others in order to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production such as a musical recording or a film.
• Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials or film post-production.
• 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, then combine sounds later during the mixing or post-production stage.
• Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; tear down equipment after event completion.
• Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.

• 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