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Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
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Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; tear down equipment after event completion.
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Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
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Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
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Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
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Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
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Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
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Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
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Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
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Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
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Salary Information
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Job Title
Sound Recording Engineer
Salary Range*
16 - 35
Related Information:
Trainee: Min Wage
Qualified: 26 - 35
Data Source(s):
FAS
Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
