Profession recording studio technician

Recording studio technicians operate and maintain microphones and headsets in recording booths in recording studios. They operate mixing panels. Recording studio technicians manage all sound production requirements. They advise singers on the use of their voice. Recording studio technicians edit recordings into a finished product.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Audiovisual equipment

    The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.

  • Audio editing software

    The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.

  • Acoustics

    The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.

  • Audio technology

    The various technologies for producing, recording, and reproducing sound.

  • Audio post-production

    The mixing process after the music recording phase where each song is edited individually into a finished product.

  • Health and safety regulations

    Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Skills

  • Assess sound quality

    Assess the recorded sound and music. Make sure it conforms to specifications.

  • Plan a recording

    Make the necessary arrangements to record music.

  • Operate an audio mixing console

    Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.

  • Edit recorded sound

    Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

  • Set up sound equipment

    Set up equipment to record sound. Test acoustics and make adjustments.

  • Prevent undesired changes to sound design

    Adapt your maintenance of sound equipment to prevent undesired changes in the sound balance and design, safeguarding the overall production quality.

  • Document your own practice

    Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.

  • Keep up with trends

    Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.

  • Assess power needs

    Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.

  • De-rig electronic equipment

    Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.

  • Use audio reproduction software

    Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.

  • Operate audio equipment

    Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.

  • Use technical documentation

    Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

  • Record multi-track sound

    Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.

  • Work ergonomically

    Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Optional knowledge and skills

convert different audiovisual formats maintain sound equipment technically design a sound system set up audiovisual peripheral equipment vocal techniques perform technical sound check operate sound live file-based workflow supervise sound production manage technical resources stock electricity set up sound reinforcement system operate the sound in the rehearsal studio tune up wireless audio systems perform soundchecks manage sound quality manage inventory program sound cues mix sound in a live situation audio mastering

Source: Sisyphus ODB