How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  • Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
  • Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  • Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.