Occupational Employment Statistics
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians
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.
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Information | 60 | $36.38/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 300 | $41.42/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
- Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Tear down equipment after event completion.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.