Description
Sound operators control the sound of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers and performers. They prepare audio fragments, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the sound system. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
set up equipment in a timely mannerinterpret artistic intentionsuse audio reproduction softwarerecord musicattend rehearsalsmix sound in a live situationorganise resources for artistic productionunderstand artistic conceptsrecord multi-track soundkeep up with trendswork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionsafeguard artistic quality of performanceedit recorded soundperform quality control of design during a runadapt artistic plan to locationwork ergonomicallymix multi-track recordingsoperate an audio mixing consoleuse communication equipmentsupport a designer in the developing processset up a multi-track recordingprogram sound cuesprepare personal work environmentuse technical documentationcommunicate during showwork safely with machinesmonitor mixing in a live situationfollow safety procedures when working at heightsprevent fire in a performance environmentdraw up artistic productionconsult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionperform soundcheckstranslate artistic concepts to technical designsplan audiovisual recordinguse personal protection equipmentwork with respect for own safetyoperate sound liveadapt to artists' creative demandswork safely with chemicalscoordinate audio system programmesintervene with actions on stageset up basic recordingset up sound reinforcement systemde-rig electronic equipmentupdate design results during rehearsalsmanage personal professional developmentmaintain system layout for a productionmonitor developments in technology used for designsupport audio system installationensure safety of mobile electrical systemspack electronic equipmentassemble performance equipmentmaintain sound equipmentinstruct on set up of equipmentlead a teamcoach staff for running the performanceprepare sound equipment on stagekeep personal administrationdraw up instrument setupprovide technical documentationadvise client on technical possibilitiesupdate budgettechnically design a sound systemread musical scorestore performance equipmentdevelop professional networktune up wireless audio systemsmanage teamworkprevent undesired changes to sound designdocument your own practiceadapt existing designs to changed circumstances