Sound Engineering Technicians
SOC: 27-4014.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$66,430
per year
Mean Wage
$79,280
per year
Employment
13K
workers
Wage Range
$36,600 - $134,980
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
14 tasks analyzed
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.
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds 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.
Keep logs of recordings.
Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
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.
Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles. | - | - | - | |
| Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds 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. | - | - | - | |
| Keep logs of recordings. | - | - | - | |
| Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction. | - | - | - |
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