Recording Technician

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Industry & Occupation

Creative & Media

Classification

Summary

A technical job that uses sound equipment to record voices, sound effects, etc., and manages sound quality.

Description

Recording technicians select and position microphones, operate recorders and mixers, adjust signal levels, take noise countermeasures, and manage audio data at production sites or in the field for films, TV, radio, concerts, events, etc. They collaborate with post-production engineers to build recording environments that meet final sound quality requirements.

Future Outlook

With the increase in video content and streaming media, demand for recording technicians is stable or slightly increasing. Acquiring new sound technologies such as VR/AR and 360-degree sound will lead to improved competitiveness.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Has cooperativeness / High concentration

Work Style

Freelance / Location Work / Night shifts / Production Employment / Studio Work

Career Path

Assistant Recording Technician → Recording Technician → Senior Recording Technician → Sound Engineer → Sound Supervisor

Required Skills

DAW Operation / Electrical Wiring / Signal Processing / Sound Equipment Operation / Voice Recording

Recommended Skills

DAW Operation / English Communication (Maritime Field) / Field Recording / Noise Reduction Techniques

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Because responses adapted to various environments and equipment are required.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy To not miss noise or changes in sound quality.
Problem Solving Because dealing with equipment troubles and environmental noise is necessary.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Grasping sound pressure levels is necessary, but advanced quantitative analysis is not.

Aliases

  • Recording Engineer
  • Voice Recording Technician

Related Jobs

  • Broadcast Technician
  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Engineer

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