Sound Engineering Technicians
Audio Engineer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Sound Engineer
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Premier Band; Regional Band Apprentice, Cornet and Trumpet; Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone; Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet; Regional Band Craftsman, Piano; Regional Band Helper, Bassoon; Regional Band Helper, Percussion; Regional Band Journeyman, Baritone and Euphonium; Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe; Signals Intelligence Analyst Apprentice
Combat Documentation/Production Specialist; Intelligence Analyst; Signals Collection Technician; Signals Collector/Analyst; Unit Supply Specialist; Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer
Combat Mass Communicator; Combat Videographer; Communication Strategy and Operations Chief; Communications Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Operator
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance
What they do:
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
On the job, you would:
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Communications
- multimedia
- telecommunications
Business
Arts and Humanities
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
- notice when problems happen
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Hearing and Speech
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Persistence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Avid Technology
Operating system software
Music or sound editing software
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
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high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
