Audio Production Technician ICT Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Audio Production Technician Do?
Audio production technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal sound quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate sound equipment and instruments.
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Where Do I Start?
Acoustics
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
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Skills You Need to Become an Audio Production Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialAcoustics knowledge
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
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EssentialMusical Instruments knowledge
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
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EssentialAdapt To Artists' Creative Demands skill
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
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EssentialAssess Power Needs skill
Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.
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EssentialDe-rig Electronic Equipment skill
Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.
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EssentialFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …
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EssentialKeep Up With Trends skill
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
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EssentialManage Personal Professional Development skill
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice …
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EssentialOperate An Audio Mixing Console skill
Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.
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EssentialPack Electronic Equipment skill
Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.
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EssentialPrepare Personal Work Environment skill
Correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them before starting operations.
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EssentialSet Up Equipment In A Timely Manner skill
Make sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.
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EssentialUnderstand Artistic Concepts skill
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
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EssentialUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialWork Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision skill
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.
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EssentialWork With Respect For Own Safety skill
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
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EssentialFit Up Sound On Stage skill
Set up, rig, connect, test and tune audio equipment on stage.
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EssentialMaintain Sound Equipment skill
Set up, check, maintain and repair sound equipment for a live performance establishment.
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EssentialPerform Soundchecks skill
Test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. Cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the …
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EssentialPerform Technical Sound Check skill
Prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live …
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EssentialProvide Power Distribution skill
Provide power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.
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EssentialSet Up Sound Reinforcement System skill
Set up an analogue sound reinforcement system in a live situation.
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EssentialTechnically Design A Sound System skill
Set up, test and operate a complex audio system, based on a given sound concept. This could be a permanent as well as a temporary installation.
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EssentialTune Up Wireless Audio Systems skill
Tune up a wireless audio system in a live situation.
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OptionalAdapt Artistic Plan To Location skill
Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.
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OptionalAdvise Client On Technical Possibilities skill
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
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OptionalConsult With Stakeholders On Implementation Of A Production skill
Consult with different people and groups who hold a stake in the production. Be on the same page on the practical side of the production, and keep them up to …
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalDocument Your Own Practice skill
Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.
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OptionalDraw Up Artistic Production skill
File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.
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OptionalEdit Recorded Sound skill
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalMaintain System Layout For A Production skill
Establish a workable layout for the system you manage and maintain it for the duration of a production.
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OptionalManage Consumables Stock skill
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalManage Technical Resources Stock skill
Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalPromote Yourself skill
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
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OptionalRecord Music skill
Record a sound or musical performance in a studio or live environment. Use the appropriate equipment and your professional judgment to capture the sounds with optimal fidelity.
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OptionalSafeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance skill
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OptionalTranslate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs skill
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
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OptionalUse Audio Reproduction Software skill
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
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OptionalManage Signoff Of An Installed System skill
Make sure an installed technical system is adequately transferred and signed off for.
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OptionalOperate Sound Live skill
Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.
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OptionalPlan A Recording skill
Make the necessary arrangements to record music.
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OptionalSet Up Basic Recording skill
Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.
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