Responsibilities:
- Responsible to assemble, maintain and operate technical equipment used to record, enhance, amplify, mix, or reproduce sound.
- Identify best techniques or equipment to perform suitable sound requests.
- Handle audio recordings for events.
- Alert and hands-on when handling technical equipment.
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Responsibilities will vary depending on whether you work in:
- production - the recording of all sound on set or on location
- post-production - the balancing, mixing, editing and enhancing of pre-recorded audio.
- Assess the acoustics of the performance area and assemble and operate the necessary equipment
- Consult with producers and performers to determine the sound requirements
select, position, adjust and operate the equipment used for amplification and recording - Apply technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives
- Record sound onto digital audio tape or hard disk recorders
- Monitor audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions
- Anticipate and correct any problems
- Maintain and repair sound equipment.
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Working in post-production, you'll need to:
- integrate (synchronise) pre-recorded audio (dialogue, sound effects and music) with visual content
- re-record and synchronise audio (post-synching)
- mix and balance speech, effects and music
- create and alter sound effects for use in films, television, etc.
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as sound engineer.
- Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. equalization).
- Familiarity with sound editing and recording equipment (e.g. mixing consoles).
- Strong knowledge of recording software and hardware (e.g. Pro Tools).
- A team player with excellent communication skills.
- Creativity and attention to detail.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Good hearing and manual dexterity.
- Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in audio/sound engineering or related field is a plus.
- At least mininum of 5 year(s) experience in related field.
Perks & Benefits
- Nearby public transport
- Central location
- Casual dress code
- Medical insurance
