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.

Personality Type

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

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB