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Career: Sound Engineering Technicians
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles. |
100
|
Keep logs of recordings. |
100
|
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment. |
100
|
Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction. |
100
|
Tear down equipment after event completion. |
100
|
Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment. |
97
|
Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made. |
97
|
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film. |
97
|
Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards. |
94
|
Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones. |
94
|
Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving. |
91
|
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles. |
87
|
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage. |
65
|
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Thinking Creatively
|
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Interacting With Computers
|
69
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
62
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
60
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
59
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
58
|
Getting Information
|
56
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
54
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
50
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
45
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
44
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
44
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
43
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
38
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
37
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
30
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
27
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|