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audio production technician

Description

Code

3435.3

Description

Audio production technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal sound quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate sound equipment and instruments.

Scope note

Excludes people performing media or broadcast activities. Includes people working in event and rental companies.

Alternative Labels

acoustics technician

audio engineer

audio production technician

event technician

front of house sound engineer

Front of house technician

live sound engineer

live sound technician

PA man

PA woman

sound engineer

stage manager

stage sound technician

venue technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands assess power needs de-rig electronic equipment follow safety precautions in work practices follow safety procedures when working at heights keep up with trends maintain sound equipment operate an audio mixing console pack electronic equipment perform soundchecks perform technical sound check prepare personal work environment prepare sound equipment on stage prevent fire in a performance environment provide power distribution set up equipment in a timely manner set up sound reinforcement system store performance equipment tune up wireless audio systems understand artistic concepts use personal protection equipment use technical documentation work ergonomically work safely with machines work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work with respect for own safety

Essential Knowledge

acoustics musical instruments

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt artistic plan to location advise client on technical possibilities consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production develop professional network document your own practice draw up artistic production edit recorded sound ensure safety of mobile electrical systems instruct on set up of equipment keep personal administration maintain system layout for a production manage consumables stock manage personal professional development manage signoff of an installed system manage technical resources stock operate sound live plan a recording record music safeguard artistic quality of performance set up basic recording technically design a sound system translate artistic concepts to technical designs use audio reproduction software

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2cbb23b0-0bf1-4871-9e6d-18f005987310

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released

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audio production technician

Description

Skills & Competences

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