§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

recording studio technician

Recording studio technicians operate and maintain microphones and headsets in recording booths in recording studios.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

audio post-production audiovisual equipment audio editing software health and safety regulations audio technology acoustics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity vocal techniques audio mastering file-based workflow

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

de-rig electronic equipment edit recorded sound prevent undesired changes to sound design assess sound quality work ergonomically set up sound equipment use technical documentation use audio reproduction software assess power needs keep up with trends operate audio equipment document your own practice operate an audio mixing console record multi-track sound coordinate audio system programmes plan audiovisual recording

OPTIONALOptional competences

convert different audiovisual formats supervise sound production manage technical resources stock set up audiovisual peripheral equipment manage sound quality tune up wireless audio systems perform soundchecks set up sound reinforcement system technically design a sound system manage inventory support audio system installation operate the sound in the rehearsal studio operate sound live program sound cues mix sound in a live situation manage digital documents maintain sound equipment

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)