audio technician

Studio sound specialist

An audio technician is someone who sets up, operates, and maintains sound equipment for recordings, broadcasts, live performances, or other productions.

The role ranges from running a soundboard at a concert venue to managing microphones on a film set: The audio technician adjusted the levels during the live broadcast.

Related

studio · recording · console · cables · headphones · faders · levels · sound booth · booth · soundcheck · PA · front of house · speakers · equalizer · stage monitor · monitors · live · live sound

Categories
Opposites
role in performance

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One who entertains audiences

headliner · lead singer · lead vocalist · star · frontman

technical vs. creative function

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Creator of musical works

songwriter · music producer · recording artist · vocalist · instrumentalist

sensory domain

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Crew member handling illumination

camera operator · cinematographer · lighting designer · projectionist

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G