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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sound mastering engineer

Sound mastering engineers convert finished recordings to the desired format such as CD, vinyl and digital.

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Description

Sound mastering engineers convert finished recordings to the desired format such as CD, vinyl and digital. They ensure the quality of the sound on all formats.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
audiovisual productsaudio editing softwaretypes of audiovisual formatsaudio masteringaudio technology
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
musical genresaudio post-productionaudiovisual equipmentmusical instrumentsmusical theory
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
convert different audiovisual formatsoperate audio-signal processorsedit recorded soundmanage sound qualityadapt to artists' creative demandsassess sound qualitycoordinate audio system programmes
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate an audio mixing console

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

18 total
12 essential · 6 optional

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

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