Live Sound Engineer Job Descriptions

As a sound engineer, you would control the sound during theatre performances, concerts and other live events like conferences or fashion shows. You would operate equipment such as microphones, amplifiers and control desks, to provide background music, sound effects and balance the sound levels.
Your job might include:

· discussing the production’s sound needs with the director or sound designer
· exactly where in the script any sound effects, music and changes in sound level are needed
· pre-recording any sound effects and music to be used
· choosing suitable microphones and equipment
· positioning and rigging up microphones
· doing sound checks before a performance
· operating the sound desk during shows
· following a sound plan (known as a 'plot') and cues from the deputy stage manager
· looking after and repairing the equipment
· Unloading, setting up, dismantling and loading equipment at each venue when on tour.

Key Skills
· good hearing, for distinguishing sound quality
· a good sense of pitch, timing and rhythm
· a knowledge of electronics and acoustics
· good practical skills
· patience and concentration
· a keen interest in music and sound
· the ability to cope with long hours and tight deadlines
· good communication and ‘people’ skills
· Awareness of health and safety.

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