Summary
WHAT does a career as a live sound engineer involve? As a sound engineer, you would control the sound in live events such as theatre performances and music concerts. You would operate microphones, amplifiers and control desks to balance the sound levels, and might also provide background music and sound effects.
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 micro- phones; doing sound checks; and operating the sound desk during shows, plus unloading, setting up, dismantling and loading equipment at each venue when on tour. What personal skills are needed? Good hearing, for distinguishing sound quality and a good sense of pitch, timing and rhythm are essential. Knowledge of electronics and acoustics is needed, as well as patience and concentration, plus the ability to cope with long hours and tight deadlines.See the full content of this document
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