# Competences — sound operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0da2ee5c-b480-498f-97a8-a292a0f4c54c).

## Essential

- **adapt artistic plan to location** (skill/competence)
- **adapt to artists' creative demands** (skill/competence)
- **attend rehearsals** (skill/competence)
- **communicate during show** (skill/competence)
- **consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production** (skill/competence)
- **coordinate audio system programmes** (skill/competence)
- **draw up artistic production** (skill/competence)
- **edit recorded sound** (skill/competence)
- **follow safety procedures when working at heights** (skill/competence)
- **interpret artistic intentions** (skill/competence)
- **intervene with actions on stage** (skill/competence)
- **keep up with trends** (skill/competence)
- **mix multi-track recordings** (skill/competence)
- **mix sound in a live situation** (skill/competence)
- **monitor mixing in a live situation** (skill/competence)
- **operate an audio mixing console** (skill/competence)
- **operate sound live** (skill/competence)
- **organise resources for artistic production** (skill/competence)
- **perform quality control of design during a run** (skill/competence)
- **perform soundchecks** (skill/competence)
- **plan audiovisual recording** (skill/competence)
- **prepare personal work environment** (skill/competence)
- **prevent fire in a performance environment** (skill/competence)
- **program sound cues** (skill/competence)
- **record multi-track sound** (skill/competence)
- **record music** (skill/competence)
- **safeguard artistic quality of performance** (skill/competence)
- **set up a multi-track recording** (skill/competence)
- **set up basic recording** (skill/competence)
- **set up equipment in a timely manner** (skill/competence)
- **set up sound reinforcement system** (skill/competence)
- **support a designer in the developing process** (skill/competence)
- **translate artistic concepts to technical designs** (skill/competence)
- **understand artistic concepts** (skill/competence)
- **use audio reproduction software** (skill/competence)
- **use communication equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use personal protection equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with chemicals** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with machines** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision** (skill/competence)
- **work with respect for own safety** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances (skill/competence)
- advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
- assemble performance equipment (skill/competence)
- coach staff for running the performance (skill/competence)
- de-rig electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- develop professional network (skill/competence)
- document your own practice (skill/competence)
- draw up instrument setup (skill/competence)
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems (skill/competence)
- instruct on set up of equipment (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- lead a team (skill/competence)
- maintain sound equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain system layout for a production (skill/competence)
- manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
- manage teamwork (skill/competence)
- monitor developments in technology used for design (skill/competence)
- pack electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- prepare sound equipment on stage (skill/competence)
- prevent undesired changes to sound design (skill/competence)
- provide technical documentation (skill/competence)
- read musical score (skill/competence)
- store performance equipment (skill/competence)
- support audio system installation (skill/competence)
- technically design a sound system (skill/competence)
- tune up wireless audio systems (skill/competence)
- update budget (skill/competence)
- update design results during rehearsals (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 30 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- audio mixing — **30 %**

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