Sound Engineering Technicians

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,680 - 117,600; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Sound Engineering Technician. The role involves operating and managing equipment to record, mix, and reproduce various sounds for live performances and recordings. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment is in working order, preparing and dismantling setups, and maintaining sound quality. The position requires critical thinking and active listening skills, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Suite. Salary ranges from $25,680 to $117,600 annually, with specific states offering higher pay.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to record, mix, and reproduce sounds.
• Report equipment issues and ensure repairs.
• Edit music and sounds for performances and recordings.
• Prepare recording setups including microphone selection.
• Dismantle equipment after events.
• Duplicate sound recordings using editing equipment.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Apple Final Cut Pro

Job description

Sound Engineering Technician

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.

Responsibilities

• Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
• Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
• Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
• Tear down equipment after event completion.
• Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
• Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.

Key Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Related Job Titles

• Musical Engineer
• Sound Mixer
• Audio Recording Engineer
• Audio Operator
• Sound Editor

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Git
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Windows
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• Linux
• Facebook
• UNIX
• Adobe InDesign
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Apple macOS
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft operating system

Salary Information

The salary for Sound Engineering Technicians ranges between about $25,680 and $117,600 a year.

Sound Engineering Technicians who work in Connecticut, Louisiana, or Washington, make the highest salaries.

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 17,000 jobs for Sound Engineering Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,100 new jobs for Sound Engineering Technician by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,700 job openings in this field each year.