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Sound Technician

Sound technicians operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances

Experience, skills & training

Education required

Certificate III

Years of experience required

Two years of on-the-job training

Soft skills required

Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Dependability

Job Facts

Level of Job

n/a

Salary Range

$ (<$1,000 per week)

Day to day tasks

designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation

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