soundman
Recording booth operator
A soundman is a technician responsible for audio equipment and recording, particularly in film, television, or live performance.
The term covers various roles—operating microphones, mixing sound, maintaining equipment: The soundman adjusted the levels during rehearsal.
Also called a sound technician or audio engineer; soundperson avoids the gendered form.
Combines ingredients or people
- consoleComfort in distress
- faderAudio level slider
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
cable · transmitter · intercom · engineer · roadie · stagehand · boom operator · gaffer
Audio input device
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- trackPath or monitored route
- overdubAdd audio layers post-recording
tape · reel · digital · analog · preamp · compressor · limiter · fidelity
Steadiness or amount owed
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- panningLateral camera traverse
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- masteringAttaining full command
mixdown · effects · EQ · crossfade · fade-in · fade-out · layering · stereo
Loud deep sound
- field recorderDevice for capturing ambient sound
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- clapperboardFilm scene marking device
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
ADR · Foley · set · scene · director · post-production · lavalier · wireless
mixer
Combines ingredients or people
monitor · cable · transmitter · intercom · engineer · roadie · stagehand · boom operator · gaffer · crew
microphone
Audio input device
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- trackPath or monitored route
overdub · tape · reel · digital · analog · preamp · compressor · limiter · fidelity · booth
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- panningLateral camera traverse
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
mastering · mixdown · effects · EQ · crossfade · fade-in · fade-out · layering · stereo · mono
boom
Loud deep sound
- field recorderDevice for capturing ambient sound
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- clapperboardFilm scene marking device
dialogue · ADR · Foley · set · scene · director · post-production · lavalier · wireless · ambient
PA system
Amplified announcement network
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
- stageRaised performance platform
feedback · venue · concert · gig · front of house · wedge · snake · rigging · load-in · load-out
- broadcastingbroadcasting, TV, radio, television, news
- media peoplejournalists, journalist, reporters, reporter, editors
- journalistsreporter, correspondent, anchorwoman, news correspondent, journalist
- news jobsjournalist, reporter, correspondent, news anchor, news editor
soundmancamera operator
One who films
cameraman · cinematographer · director of photography · videographer · camera assistant