From audio production technician to sound operator
17 of the 43 essential skills of a sound operator are already essential for a audio production technician — about 40% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 26
- would be new
- 40%
- of the target job covered
- 43
- essential skills of a sound operator
What a sound operator does
Sound operators control the sound of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers and performers. They prepare audio fragments, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the sound system. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- coordinate audio system programmes
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- operate an audio mixing console
- perform soundchecks
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up sound reinforcement system
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
26 skillsEssential for a sound operator and not for a audio production technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- edit recorded sound
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- mix multi-track recordings
- mix sound in a live situation
- monitor mixing in a live situation
- operate sound live
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan audiovisual recording
- program sound cues
- record multi-track sound
- record music
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up a multi-track recording
- set up basic recording
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use audio reproduction software
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
Other moves from audio production technician
2 roles- stage technician20 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineer17 skills in common
← audio production techniciansound operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a sound operator?
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