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sound-operator Occupational skill for the role 'sound operator' (also: sound board operator, sound mixer, audio board operator, sound board technician, audio operator, sound audio technician). Use when the user asks for typical sound operator work such as: typical sound operator responsibilities

Sound Operator

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.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adapt artistic plan to location
  • adapt to artists' creative demands
  • attend rehearsals
  • communicate during show
  • consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
  • coordinate audio system programmes
  • draw up artistic production
  • edit recorded sound
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights
  • interpret artistic intentions
  • intervene with actions on stage
  • keep up with trends
  • mix multi-track recordings
  • mix sound in a live situation
  • monitor mixing in a live situation

Hot technologies

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apple macOS
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Facebook
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Excel

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0da2ee5c-b480-498f-97a8-a292a0f4c54c), ONET 30.3 (27-4014.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*