From media integration operator to sound operator
22 of the 43 essential skills of a sound operator are already essential for a media integration operator — about 51% 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.
- 22
- skills carry over
- 21
- would be new
- 51%
- 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
22 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- draw up artistic production
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
21 skillsEssential for a sound operator and not for a media integration operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- coordinate audio system programmes
- edit recorded sound
- mix multi-track recordings
- mix sound in a live situation
- monitor mixing in a live situation
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate sound live
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- perform soundchecks
- 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
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up sound reinforcement system
- use audio reproduction software
Other moves from media integration operator
2 roles- performance video operator22 skills in common
- light board operator22 skills in common
← media integration operatorsound operator →The other way round
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a sound operator?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.