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6-10 years of experience
Aided in project management for such clients as The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The Princeton Art Council, and Drew University.
- Involved in the audio set-up for multiple events including the Dalai Lama's lecture at Lehiegh University
- Planned, executed, managed, and archived The Center for Art Education at the 2010 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival.
- Planned, executed, managed, and archived Newark Museum at the 2012 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival.
- Planned and executed concert series and street festivals held by the Princeton Art Council.
- Professional knowledge in the use of Pro Tools for recording and editing music, including live and studio recordings.
- Responsible for set-up and tear down of audio equipment including line array, amplification, monitor, and FOH mix positions.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the setup, to include any trouble shooting, and breakdown of campus events requiring audiovisual support. Supported over 40 events annually, which ranged form less than a dozen participants to over 1400+ participants with prestigious guests like the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- Designed and installed audiovisual equipment in distance learning classrooms. Trained staff on how to maintain and trouble shoot equipment.
- Maintained audio and video equipment on campus, as well as several remote locations.
- Assisted the AV Technical Director and AV team in building campus requirements taking into consideration changes in technology.
- Assisted with classroom/conference lecture capture and streaming capabilities and interfacing with the AV team, professors, and campus senior leadership like the President, Provost, and Chief of Staff.
- Editing and reproducing audio and visual content for campus customer's.
- Great customer service skills, always focusing on the customer's needs.
- Created and supported the campus AV equipment maintenance schedule to ensure no equipment failure with over a 125 remote locations our success rate - was about a 98% successful in keeping equipment functioning properly.
- Created and maintained an AV equipment database to manage the scheduled maintenance.
6-10 years of experience
Runs both live and broadcast sound consoles for meetings and functions within a large venue setting. Ensures monitors, microphones and other necessary equipment is set up and functional. Responsibilities range from small meetings to three thousand seat auditorium.
- Responsible for the procurement, maintenance and repair of large audio systems valued at approximately five hundred thousand dollars.
- Assisted with installation and setup of entire sound system for a new fifteen hundred seat auditorium campus building.
- Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of highly complex audio consoles, amplifiers, and mixer equipment such as: Crest Audio, Allen and Heath, Soundcraft, Yamaha, Lab Gruppen, Crown, and Digidesign brands.
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of complex speaker systems employing such equipment as: Turbosound, Electro Voice, Nexo, Yamaha, JBL, and Community brands.
- Responsible for training of new technicians.
- Responsible for scheduling personnel to set up and run various events.
- Responsible for annual department budget of twenty one thousand dollars.
0-5 years of experience
Edited lectures for students, faculty, and public consumers on the Ohr Somayach website
- Managed and maintained full sound system for guest speakers in the main hall
- Repaired and maintained software and hardware issues on computing devices for students and faculty
- Trained staff members in the use of Adobe Audition CS6
0-5 years of experience
Operated audio equipment serving as house engineer.
- Produced and presented materials by customers according to the customer's specifications.
- Set up and maintained audio equipment for various recordings.
- Demonstrated expertise in music recording and audio for film and television, digital audio/MIDI, recording, synchronization, sequencing for music programming and automation, editing and mixing, live sound reinforcement.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of cable systems for Comcast customers.
- Installed cable box units, and computer modems. Responsible for network cable installation of computers and phones for local businesses.
- Trained new technicians on service of customers' accounts and equipment.
- Provided technical support of customers with cable issues.
0-5 years of experience
Recorded voice overs for Food Network
- Wrote and produced music for campus promotional videos
- Produced music for student-made TV shows and movies
- Trained students on use of audio equipment and multiple software programs
- Installed and maintained audio equipment for both the studio and radio station
- Implemented student equipment check-out system
- Produced and engineered albums for bands
- Coached talent towards best possible performance and product
- Engineered and recorded music department concerts
6-10 years of experience
Diagnose, troubleshoot, component level repairs, using schematics along with either test equipment or electronic meters, research/order parts needed for repairs, part installs and ensures optimal operation of products for customers and store stock units.
- Accurately record product, client and entitlement data for service work orders.
- Provide customers with education solutions and instruct customers on operation and maintenance of their products.
- Major area including but not limited to: Home Theater Systems, receivers, DVD players, car stereo components, speakers, subwoofer, amplifiers, and portable audio devices.
- Flexible areas includes: Triage and part installs on T.V's, computers, appliances and cross training in Dispatch department.
- Attend training workshops.
6-10 years of experience
Provided technical support
- Planned logistics of loudspeakers, microphones sound components, and equipment
- Maintained and tested sound system/components
- Performed minor repair on equipment
0-5 years of experience
Reporting to the owner, performed audio, technical and operations responsibilities on vintage SSL recording consoles including Power Supply and Computer (Vintage SSL) repair, assembly, module testing and SSL product repair. Worked with key clients including producers for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, The Mars Volta and Green Day.
- As Desk Doctor audio technician, transformed power supply testing bench from major problem area to highly effective, productive operations significantly increasing revenues and performance/turn around time.
- Took the initiative to cross train/on board part-time technicians when they were on the clock and had no tasks significantly improving teaming, productivity and project turn around.
- Effectively trained staff in soldering, tinning/prepping audio cable, re-capping, re-switching, testing, and troubleshooting high-end electronic components.
- Inventoried, organized, and oversaw relocation of $500,000 microphone locker improving set-up process, utilization, and equipment security.
- Inventoried, replaced/repaired all Power Supply Bench parts and created spreadsheets to monitor the bench supply chain improving performance/quality. Applied similar process to other operations areas.
10+ years of experience
Operated custom audio software to convert audio books into correct format
- Edited and proofread audio to ensure a match between audio and books
- Operated audio-duplication machinery
- Completed assignments in an organized and timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Managed audio volume and sound quality at live events.
- Set up and took down equipment and performed sound checks.
- Recorded speech, music or other sounds.
- Kept logs of recordings and used sound mixing boards to mix and edit music
- Voices and sound effects.
- Met with producers or performers to determine the desired sound for a performance.
- Monitored equipment for needed repairs and setting up and testing recording equipment and also
10+ years of experience
Reported and recorded conferences, events, and lectures for transcription
- Professionally interacted with clients and the public
- Created sound files and MP3s for clients using Sony Sound Forge and Adobe Soundbooth CS4 and CS5
- Delivered the final product to clients by or before the deadline
6-10 years of experience
Served with one of the largest analytics company in the US.
- Organized and worked audio for Banks and Credit Card Companies for use in automated telephone calls.
- Familiar with the use of audio software
- IBM and Apple based computers, all Internet applications, various recording and mixing software programs.
- Trusted with confidential info regarding Visa, JP Morgan, Citi, etc.
- Able to multi-task in multiple areas of production simultaneously
6-10 years of experience
- Specialized in the installation of customized automobile audio and security systems
- Managed staff of 4
- Responsible for sales, order processing, and inventory tracking and control
- Provided customer service and diagnostics of electrical issues
10+ years of experience
Film corporate media events, edit and distribute over internal global network
- Produced mixed media projects including live and streamed events
- Designed, installed and serviced distance learning and video conferencing systems
- IT work specializing in content collaboration
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for ensuring that all audio devices including but not limited to microphones, recording equipment, speakers etc functions properly and efficiently.
- Provides full technical support to multiple departments by initiating audio protocols establishing data exchange and communication with all audio equipment and the main monitor board.
- Manages event specific assignments while providing on hand support to ensure optimum audio output.
- Troubleshooting responsibilities guaranteeing swift resolutions.
- Performs preventative maintenance and related safety testing of assigned communications systems.
- Documents all actions and problem resolution of end-user request.
- Provides a digital finished product for use as a print, or other digital end uses.
- Support leadership in helping to build a unified team mindset.
0-5 years of experience
Reporting to the owner, performed audio, technical and operations responsibilities on vintage SSL recording consoles including Power Supply and Computer (Vintage SSL) repair, assembly, module testing and SSL product repair. Worked with key clients including producers for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, The Mars Volta and Green Day.
- As Desk Doctor audio technician, transformed power supply testing bench from major problem area to highly effective, productive operations significantly increasing revenues and performance/turn around time.
- Took the initiative to cross train/on board part-time technicians when they were on the clock and had no tasks significantly improving teaming, productivity and project turn around.
- Effectively trained staff in soldering, tinning/prepping audio cable, re-capping, re-switching, testing, and troubleshooting high-end electronic components.
- Inventoried, organized, and oversaw relocation of […] microphone locker improving set-up process, utilization, and equipment security.
- Inventoried, replaced/repaired all Power Supply Bench parts and created spreadsheets to monitor the bench supply chain improving performance/quality. Applied similar process to other operations areas.
0-5 years of experience
Set up, operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting, and sound mixing equipment
- Operate components indoors at news conferences, conventions, and sporting contests and outdoors on news shoots and other on-location assignments
- Use audio technology tools, such as musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencing, digital audio workstations (DAWs), audio processors, and microphones
- Create, record, manipulate and process sound in a recording studio, live venues and digital media formats
0-5 years of experience
Selected as a member on a advisory board to represent student workers
- Collaborates with nationally and internationally touring entertainment groups
- Experience with setting up concerts, theatrical productions, recitals and other productions
- Comprehensive knowledge of audio equipment and live sound engineering
0-5 years of experience
Organize, manage, and analyze audio testing data for various vehicle platforms
- Examine concerns with audio quality and make appropriate hardware or software changes
- Inject and stream audio via Bluetooth and USB to analyze sound-quality variations
- Automate repetitive tasks in order to improve efficiency
- Wideband/Narrowband network testing
0-5 years of experience
Convert cassette tape recordings to digital files
- Process and edit digital files removing unwanted background sounds and extra words
- Convert digital files to .mp3 format and upload them to a server
- Assure that the uploaded file accesses correctly from the web site page
- Create a master CD of each file for duplication purposes
0-5 years of experience
- Record and mix sessions for artist signed to label
- Record drops for On Blast, a web series produced by CF Music Group and 44 Dawgs.
- Fix technical problems that prevent workflow within the system and install Digital Audio
- Meet with clientele and supervisors to plan production and determine project requirements
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for operating and maintaining audio equipment
- Operate and oversee the sound system during technical rehearsals, previews, and performances
- Provide live sound mixing
- Setup and break down instruments and audio equipment
- Coordinate with Talent, Managers, and Music Directors to ensure the best setup for the performance.
- Experience with jazz quartets, Vocalist, Bands, Choirs/Ensembles, and Variety Shows
0-5 years of experience
- Expert at audio equipment preparation and operation, including mixers, recording devices, etc.
- Excellent ability to work closely with on-set talent, to educate and make sure equipment is used properly.
- I regularly provide high-level advice and support to the director of photography throughout the sound production process to ensure that the director is satisfied with the final product.
- Outstanding ability to properly route sound mixer and maintain proper audio levels.
- Work closely with talent audio devices in such a way that it appears clean and discreet.
0-5 years of experience
Schedule and check in customers while performing installations.
- Compile and send orders for parts needed for installations.
- Resolve customer issues and complaints.
- Perform weekly office like tasks, such as inventory of all parts in the installation bay.
- Problem solving when an installation does not work properly.
0-5 years of experience
Ensure sound equipment functions properly in studio and at events for multiple clients.
- Manage conference presentations for multiple clients at sites including the Swissotel, Radison Hotel and Drake Hotel.
- Construct and position properties, sets, lighting and other equipment.
- Train end users on selection, use and design of audio and visual materials and operation of presentation equipment and software.
0-5 years of experience
Friendly and personal customer service
- Accurate bookkeeping and layaway recordkeeping
- In-depth product knowledge
- Ordering/stocking merchandise to avoid over-supply while meeting customer demands
- Audio Technician for corporate and private parties
- Home and business assessment and installation of appropriate sound systems
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in set up and strike down of set
- Set up audio snake for all microphones
- Placed all necessary microphones on set, hooked microphones to talent
- Mixed appropriate levels using Mackie Onyx 1640 audio console
0-5 years of experience
Wrote and produced commercials and ads to encourage listeners
- Put logs into system to run commercials
- Produced 1 enrollment campaign
- Edited audio and placed music underneath commercials
- Documented inventory for 7 stations
- Handled billing
- Imported daily and weekend logs
- Created station logos and station demographics
0-5 years of experience
2nd Video Operator
- Set up and operating the audio systems for corporate events.
- Organizing Wireless microphones and the placement of transmitters.
- Operating Folsom Switchers and Aja Decks
0-5 years of experience
In charge of obtaining quality audio on set for a short film
- Created audio breakdown sheets for day-to-day filming
- Recorded Live and Wild Sound
- Recorded Foley
- Assisted lighting and set design
6-10 years of experience
monitors, or both at concerts, festivals, corporate events, and many other events around the US
- Work as lead audio technician, system technician
- Worked on audio gear in shop at MS entertainment, Crazylegs Productions, also my own audio gear
- Mix [company name] or monitors in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues with many different PA systems, analog and digital equipment
- Worked with a wide variety of musical acts across all genres
- Interacted with clients, performers, promoters, venue staff, patrons
- Managed stage hands, hired local labor
- Sourced rental gear, fulfilled tech. riders / backline
- Drove box trucks
- Have worked for many well known and established musicians
- Multi-track live audio recording
0-5 years of experience
Part of a small crew that specializes in custom sound systems of all types
- Commercial and Residential installs
- Responsible for all inventory for every job
- Assist in installing, testing, and tuning the rooms
- Run speaker lines, testing/ringing out all possible lines.
- Dressing cable behind rack
- Setting up DBX and Symetrix controls when needed
- Assist in the set up and breaking down of various events that require audio/visual
- Ran and terminated all types of cable, repairing when needed.
10+ years of experience
- Managing audio volume and sound quality at live events.
- Set up and take down equipment and perform sound checks.
- Record speech, music or other sounds, keep logs of recordings and use sound mixing boards to mix and edit music, voices and sound effects.
- Meeting with producers or performers to determine the desired sound for a performance.
- monitoring equipment for needed repairs and setting up and testing recording equipment.
- Contract Negotiations.
- Perform site evaluations for equipment needs
0-5 years of experience
- Operation, maintenance and repair of the main lounge audio system, including PA control, stage monitoring, amplification and instrument and vocal reinforcement.
- Daily management of backstage production crew
- Provide knowledge and assistance to staff working in other venues and in other audio installations across the ship
- Maintain an inventory of equipment used for audio.
- Advise and coordinate any additional audio needs of charters and groups
- Assist in the assembly and strike of production scenery
- Practice the highest level of safety awareness and follow all guidelines set forward by [company name]
0-5 years of experience
- Set up of audio equipment before and after live shows.
- Pre and Post audio production (Logic Pro 10)
- Tending to the needs of customers and clients.
- Street Marketing teams.
10+ years of experience
In charge of recording church services.
- Helped with the trouble-shooting and fixing any sound or audio problems that occurred.
- Copy and distribute CD's to people upon their request.
- Operated PowerPoint for evening service worship.
10+ years of experience
Assist in stage setup for live sound productions.
- Responsibilities: onstage speaker and microphone setup, run power supply, hookup speakers, mics, instruments, etc
- Assist head engineer at Main Stages
- Full charge Operator at small stages.
- Setup 70-volt paging systems
0-5 years of experience
Installed and maintains desktop computers and peripherals
- Manages software updates
- Troubleshoots software and hardware problems
- Provides technical support and training for inexperienced end-users
- Designed and built public address system for church auditorium
6-10 years of experience
Help to setup Sound system during rehearsals and all services
- Sound Check for every service;Troubleshoot the System when an error occurs
- Setup the Gain structure for mix for every service
- Main FOH Engineer during all services ; Stage Handing
6-10 years of experience
Help to setup Sound system during rehearsals and all services
- Sound Check for every service;Troubleshoot the System when an error occurs
- Setup the Gain structure for mix for every service
- Main FOH Engineer during all services ; Stage Handing
0-5 years of experience
- Give positive and excellent customer service to guests
- Quickly and efficiently seat guests and arrange tables
- Assist other audio technicians in adjusting and maintaining proper audio and lighting
- Calmly and appropriately deal with rowdy or out-of-control guests
- Work positively and efficiently with club team members
0-5 years of experience
Connect and assemble full professional concert audio system
- Carefully lift and handle expensive/heavy gear
- Maintain a safe, hazard free work environment
- Cater to international artists and supply special needs
- Work with city officials
- Repair any gear that requires maintenance
- Exhibit outstanding professionalism and customer service
0-5 years of experience
Designed Audio technical equipment use for use in a live video streaming setting.
- Assists in discussion of content to be featured on the show.
- Assisting head editor in editing clips to be used on the show.
- Assists writing and organizing content to be featured on the show.
0-5 years of experience
- Implement sound designers stage plots for audio applications.
- Backstage audio assistance during performances
- Program, run and troubleshoot wireless microphones
- Edit and program audio/video playback FX for theatrical performances
0-5 years of experience
Have knowledge of all audio equipment
- Run audio equipment (Mics, soundboard, etc)
- Learned basic EQ knowledge
- Learned basic repair on equipment
- Run and coordinate musicals and plays
- Run other various auditorium activities
- Build props and sets for musicals and plays
0-5 years of experience
Ran sound during services
- Used knowledge of EQ to improve the overall sound of the FOH mix
- Setup monitors for choir and musicians
- Made sure that services ran smooth
- Took care of any audio issues in a quick and timely fashion
0-5 years of experience
- Handled reel to reel, vinyl, and audio tapes.
- Recorded audio through Pro Tools software.
- Assembled PC towers and Ethernet cables.
- Connected a large network of PC towers.
- Installed and ran software on computers.
Audio Technician Duties and Responsibilities
The type of organization an Audio Technician works for will determine their particular responsibilities, however, there are several main duties all Audio Technicians perform. A review of current job listings identified the following primary tasks and responsibilities.
Prepare Sound Equipment Audio Technicians are responsible for setting up any required sound equipment for a recording or live performance. This may include soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers, just to name a few. The type of recording or performance will determine how large of a setup is needed, but Audio Technicians must be comfortable with setting up all common sound equipment. They must also know how to test all the equipment and use it as well. They will be responsible for recording the music or monitoring the sound levels and quality for live performances.
Operate Equipment Many Audio Technicians work as independent contractors and must maintain and own their own sound equipment. They must keep abreast of the latest technologies and trends in the audio recording industry to stay competitive and relevant. Audio Technicians will repair or replace faulty equipment and order new devices when needed. For Audio Technicians working for a studio or similar gig, they may be responsible for researching and making ordering decisions for the company's sound and recording equipment. They may also keep an inventory on all the devices to prevent loss or theft.
Provide Customer Service A large part of the Audio Technician's job is ensuring clients are happy, both with the sound quality or recording and with the setup and process itself. In such a competitive business, it is vital that Audio Technicians develop good rapport with clients to encourage repeat business. For the independent contractor this is even more important, as they are responsible for finding their own clients. Some recording studios will also task Audio Technicians with finding new talent. Audio Technicians must be good at networking and making contacts.
Audio Technician Skills
A successful Audio Technician has a broad knowledge of sound technologies and is skilled at problem solving. They have excellent communication skills and keep up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in the industry. In addition to these traits, employers look for applicants with the following skillsets. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Audio Technician with these core skills. If you want to work in sound and recording, focus on the following.- Advanced knowledge of computer systems, both PCs and Apple
- Excellent hearing and an ear for detail
- Knowledge of sound and recording equipment
- Technical aptitude
- A college degree or certification in related field
- Previous professional experience
Audio Technician Resources
There are more helpful and informational resources available on the Web for those interested in becoming Audio Technicians. We scoured the internet and found these links full of learning opportunities and the latest industry news. On the Web
Sound on Sound - This is one of the oldest recording technology magazines around, founded in 1985. It continues to be one of the leading magazines in the industry today and is a great resource for sound equipment.
Mix Online - This professional audio and music production magazine is offered in both print versions and electronic versions. It provides articles from industry leaders and equipment reviews.
The Pro Audio Files - This site is an open forum where audio professionals can share information and tips about the industry. It's a great resource for those interested in learning about Audio Technician's duties and responsibilities. On Twitter
@focusritetech - Tony Marra is a professional Audio Technician in Las Vegas who tweets a mixture of business and personal viewpoints. His business related tweets are worth checking out to see what is happening in the industry.
@PandaExFresh - Andy Dudash is a Live Audio Technician who is currently on tour. Follow his feed to see the pictures he posts of venues all over the world. Industry Groups
Audio Engineering Society - AES was founded in 1948 in the US and has expanded to its current status as an international organization. It is the only professional society dedicated solely to audio technology and provides its members with publications, education and networking opportunities.
The Society of Professional Audio Recording Services - In 1979 the leaders of the recording industry got together and formed SPARS. This society is the networking tool for audio recording professionals, providing mentoring services and training from successful veteran professionals.
The Society of Broadcast Engineers - SBE was founded in 1964 and is the only organization focusing on all levels and types of
broadcast engineering. Their members enjoy publications with industry news, education programs and networking opportunities.
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