Usually work 40 hours per week
Generally work a set schedule
May work overtime and under pressure to meet deadlines
May work weekends or nights, if working for stations that broadcast programs live
SOUND ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS will:
Use a variety of equipment, from mixing boards to meters
Sometimes work at live performances
Many record music
Often work alone
May work overtime to meet deadlines
SOUND ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel keys on console boards
Sit or stand while recording music
Repeat the same motions
It is important that SOUND ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS be able to:
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
Understand the speech of another person
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
Determine the distance between objects
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
