Sound Engineering Technicians

• 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 activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
• Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
• Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
• Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
• Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
• Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
• Keep logs of recordings.
• Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
• Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
• Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
• Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
• Tear down equipment after event completion.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Sound Engineering Technicians.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• 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.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Sound Engineering Technicians.