Recording Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who operates microphones and recording equipment in music studios or on location to record and edit high-quality audio.
Description
Recording engineers are professionals responsible for microphone placement, preamp settings, and operation of recording equipment at music and video production sites, capturing and editing performances and audio in high quality. They are involved in a wide range of processes from preparing recording sessions, monitoring during recording, editing work, to mixing, collaborating with artists and producers to realize the ideal sound. Diverse tasks such as recording inside and outside the studio, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance are required, and it is important to continuously acquire knowledge of acoustic theory, software, and hardware.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for music and video content, demand for recording technicians remains stable. Adaptation to new technologies such as VR/AR and virtual concerts is required, with a trend toward increasing market value.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / High Concentration / Sharp Hearing / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Freelance / Location Work / Night Work / Shift Work / Studio Work
Career Path
Assistant Engineer → Recording Engineer → Mixing Engineer → Mastering Engineer → Studio Manager → Freelance Sound Engineer
Required Skills
DAW Operation / Microphone Preamp Setup / Mixing Console Operation / Room Acoustics and Microphone Placement
Recommended Skills
Audio Equipment Maintenance / Audio Plugins / Live Audio System Design / Video Editing Software (Basics)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to not miss subtle sound differences or noise. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To creatively construct audio environments and tones. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to continuously learn new technologies in equipment and software. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to immediately resolve troubles and sound quality issues is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Audio Engineer
- Recording Engineer
- Sound Engineer
Related Jobs
- Audio Operator
- Live Audio Engineer
- Mixing Engineer