A sound technician assembles, operates, maintains and repairs technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound for films, television programmes and live performances. Production sound, the recording of all sound on set, or on location.
Post-production sound, where recorded sound is balanced, mixed, edited and any extra sound effects added in. Sound technicians work within a sound team, which aims to interpret the production and artistic requirements of the director.
Sound production roles include boom operator, dialogue editor, dubbing mixer, Foley artist, Foley editor, production sound mixer, sound assistant, sound designer, sound editor and sound trainee. Assessing the acoustics of the filming/performance area and setting up, testing and operating equipment accordingly. Choosing, placing, adjusting and operating technical amplification and recording equipment, such as microphones and cables, bearing both sound and visual requirements in mind. Ensuring that health and safety requirements for the recording environment are met.
Applying technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to create the required artistic effect in a variety of environments. Recording sound, in a studio or on location, onto digital audio tape or hard disk recorders. Monitoring audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions. Anticipating and solving problems with sound quality that may arise during recording.
Working closely with the sound team. Adding and synchronising pre-recorded special sound effects into the soundtrack, as required by scripts. Servicing, maintaining and repairing sound equipment. Keeping up to date with new and developing sound technologies and equipment. If self-employed, managing finances, networking and running your own business.
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