SOUND ENGINEER:

SOUND ENGINEER:


High quality recording of music, speech and sound effects. They use complex electronic equipment to record sound for:

• commercial music recordings

• radio, TV, film

• corporate videos

• websites

• Computer games and other types of interactive media.

What qualifications and experience will employers look for?
To become a studio sound engineer, you will need a good knowledge of music and recording technology, and you will also find it useful to understand physics and electronics.

What skills and knowledge will I need?
You will need:

• good hearing, for distinguishing sound quality

• a good sense of pitch, timing and rhythm

• a knowledge of electronics and acoustics

• good practical skills

• patience

• a keen interest in music and sound

• the ability to cope with long hours and tight deadlines

• good communication and ‘people’ skills.

What opportunities are there?
You could work full-time for a recording studio, or you could be self-employed and work on short-term freelance contracts.