Sound Engineer

Aliases: Audio Engineer, Recording Engineer, Sound Engineering Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Sound Engineer is expected to perform include:

Designing acoustic constructions and installing, operating and maintaining audio systems for transmission of voice in studio broadcasting, public address systems and for recording sound for motion pictures.
Setting microphone and sound recording equipment close to artists or speakers in suitable manner to achieve best results
Recording sound impulses (dialogues, speeches, songs, etc.) on special media like discs, film, magnetic wire or tape (film) using sound recording equipment
Examining developed sound for clarity
Recording songs, dialogues, etc., in studio from old or unsatisfactory films or new magnetic tape or wire
Playing sound recorded on magnetic tape for broadcasting or for procuring positive, films (tapes) by using special electronic equipment
Checking whether the sound recorded on film meets acoustic standards and synchronizes correctly with actions
Instructing the Recordist for correct recording and specifies, developing requirements to develop on processing of sound films

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is not a desk job
The role does not involve team handling
Travelling is required for the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 5/6 days a week and minimum of 8/9 hours every day. However, one can expect long irregular working hours
The job involves working in shifts
It involves working on weekends and holidays

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and One Arm (OA)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁶

Minimum – Diploma/Bachelors/Masters in Sound Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES

In-depth knowledge of designing installing, operating and maintaining acoustic and audio systems
Knowledge of using microphone and sound recording equipment,recording sound impulses on special media like discs, film, magnetic wire or tape (film) using sound recording equipment
Working knowledge of recording songs, dialogues, etc., in studio
Knowledge of playing sound recorded on magnetic tape for broadcasting or for procuring positive, films
Knowledge of acoustic standards and synchronization
Knowledge of repairing and overhauling sound recording equipment

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of studio design, broadcasting, recording, etc.
Knowledge of dubbing films with different sound recordings

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁸

DeviprasadGoenka Management
ZIMA
The Media Institute
National Institute of Film and Fine Arts
Indian Institute of Technology
Sound Engineering Academy

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.nsdcindia.org/advocacy

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.zimainstitute.com/sound-engineering.aspx

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁹

Recordist → Sound Engineer → Sound Engineering Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ¹¹

For Freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 10,000 per month
For a candidate with 1 to 3 years’ experience – ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month
For a candidate with over 3 years’ experience – ₹ 30,000 and above

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Freshers may apply

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁴

Production houses
Theatres
Music companies
Film production agencies
Sound technology companies

KEYWORDS ¹¹

Sound Engineering
Audio Engineering
Sound Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2153.0500	Sound Engineer
ISCO 2008	2153	Telecommunication Engineers
NIC 2008	59201	Activities of sound recording in studio or elsewhere
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

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