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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4014.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

What this job is about

Facilitate high-quality sound production for various media.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Confer with production team

    Discuss sound requirements with producers and performers to achieve desired audio outcomes.

  2. 2

    Set up recording equipment

    Prepare and adjust microphones and recording devices for sessions and live performances.

  3. 3

    Record audio

    Capture speech, music, and sound effects using appropriate recording equipment.

  4. 4

    Mix and edit sound

    Combine and refine audio tracks during postproduction to enhance overall sound quality.

  5. 5

    Maintain equipment

    Report and address any technical issues with recording equipment to ensure functionality.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple macOSAutodesk AutoCADFacebookGitLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle JavaUNIX

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.