Sound Engineering Technician
- Perfect for those passionate about creating immersive audio experiences.
- Shape the soundscape of films, music, and live events, impacting audiences worldwide.
- Blend art and technology to craft unique auditory experiences.
💰 Earn $46K-$120K
📚 Vocational Training
Overview
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.Scoop
Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))
Day-to-Day
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Being creative or artistic
You are skilled in 💫
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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