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Sound Engineer II

Master Fast Track Training
State College, PA Other
POSTED ON 3/8/2024

Overview

Sound technicians are required to assemble, operate and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound.

They identify the sound requirements for a given task or situation and perform the appropriate actions to produce this sound.

Responsibilities

Production activities include:

  • assessing the acoustics of the performance area and assembling and operating the necessary equipment;
  • consulting with producers and performers to determine the sound requirements;
  • selecting, positioning, adjusting and operating the equipment used for amplification and recording;
  • applying technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives;
  • recording sound onto digital audio tape or hard disk recorders;
  • monitoring audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions;
  • anticipating and correcting any problems;
  • maintaining and repairing sound equipment.

Post-production duties include:

  • integrating (synchronisation) of pre-recorded audio with visual content;
  • re-recording and synchronising audio (post-synching);
  • mixing and balancing speech, effects and music;
  • creating and altering sound effects for use in films, television, etc.

Qualifications

A degree is not essential to be hired, however is preferred. It is important to show a good understanding of the physics of sound, technical aptitude (including an awareness of current sound technology and equipment), good aural skills, excellent communication skills and acute attention to detail.

A good general education will be useful. GCSEs or A-levels in maths and physics and qualifications in electronics will be particularly beneficial.

Having a degree or HND in one of the following subjects is preferred:

  • acoustics and music recording;
  • media technology and/or production;
  • music/sound technology;
  • sound engineering;
  • technical theatre.

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$45.68 to $55.41
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