How do they match: Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
Keep logs of recordings.
Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.

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