Profession mastering engineer

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.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Investigative
• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Artistic

Knowledge

• Audiovisual products

  The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.

• Audio technology

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

• Audio editing software

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

• Audio mastering

  The post-production process where the finished recorded audio is transferred to a data storage device from which it will be copied.

• Types of audiovisual formats

  Various audio and video formats, including digital.

Skills

• Edit recorded sound

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

• Adapt to artists' creative demands

  Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

• Operate audio-signal processors

  Operate audio-signal processors to alter auditory signals.

• Assess sound quality

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

• Convert different audiovisual formats

  Ability to use specialised software to convert data from one audio and/or video format to another.

• Manage sound quality

  Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment 

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB