audio engineer

JOB TITLE.........................audio engineer ......................


SECTOR ...........radio .......................................
1. Description of what someone with this tob title is generally involved in (where appropriate you should collect a typical job description
Audio engineering is a part of audio science dealing with the recording and reproduction of sound through mechanical and electronic means. The field draws on many disciplines, including electrical engineering, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and music. Unlike acoustical engineering, audio engineering does not deal with noise control or acoustical design. An audio engineer is closer to the creative and technical aspects of audio rather than formal engineering. An audio engineer must be proficient with different types of recording media, such as analog tape, digital multitrack recorders and workstations, and computer knowledge. With the advent of the digital age, it is becoming more and more important for the audio engineer to be versed in the understanding of software and hardware integration from synchronization to analog to digital transfers.

Description of where in the development and production process a person with each of these job tiles is usally most involved
Sound engineering technicians use many types of recording equipment, although computers are now the primary tool. They set up microphones to capture sounds. They use mixing boards to control the amount of input from different performers. For example, while recording a band, they may increase or decrease the volume of the drums, depending on the song. Mixing boards are electronic or computer consoles. They often have hundreds of dials, switches, meters, and lights. Sound engineers watch the lights and meters to "read" the music. The meters and lights indicate which sounds are being recorded and how strong they are. As the music is performed, technicians adjust dials and move switches to change the input. They may adjust the recording level, volume, and tone quality to achieve the desired sound. Technicians are responsible for maintaining all their sound equipment
Description how someone with this job title may have begun working in the industry and what qualifications he/she needed
As Broadcast / Audio / Sound Engineering jobseekers face keen opposition, you can get ahead of the competition by achieving certification for your skills. The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) offers a certification program that is recognized industry wide as a mark of competence and experience. The SBE certification achieved national status in 2003 when it was recognized by the National Skill Standards Board (NSSB). The NSSB accreditation means that along with guaranteeing quality the SBE certification must also keep current with changes in the industry. SBE offers the following certification options.
Description of how someone with this job title can progress within the industry and what qualications may be required
To be successful as a sound engineer, a candidate must be a good listener, paying full attention to what her client is trying to achieve. She must also have excellent hearing. She must be able to precisely adjust the controls of her equipment for desired effect. She should also possess exceptional auditory attention, able to focus on one source of sound, ignoring all others.

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