ISCO Specialization 3521.1.1 Audio Production Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Audio Production Technician: 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.
Essential Skills
- Acoustics
- Operate An Audio Mixing Console
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Perform Soundchecks
- Maintain Sound Equipment
- Technically Design A Sound System
- Tune Up Wireless Audio Systems
- Work Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Work Ergonomically
- Musical Instruments
- Provide Power Distribution
- Pack Electronic Equipment
- Perform Technical Sound Check
- Keep Up With Trends
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Set Up Sound Reinforcement System
- Set Up Equipment In A Timely Manner
- Fit Up Sound On Stage
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- De-Rig Electronic Equipment
- Assess Power Needs
- Prepare Personal Work Environment
Optional Skills
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Adapt Artistic Plan To Location
- Advise Client On Technical Possibilities
- Plan A Recording
- Edit Recorded Sound
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Operate Sound Live
- Maintain System Layout For A Production
- Manage Technical Resources Stock
- Draw Up Artistic Production
- Use Audio Reproduction Software
- Set Up Basic Recording
- Consult With Stakeholders On Implementation Of A Production
- Keep Personal Administration
- Manage Signoff Of An Installed System
- Promote Yourself
- Manage Consumables Stock
- Document Your Own Practice
- Record Music
- Develop Professional Network
Alternative Names
- Venue Technician
- Sound Engineer
- Front Of House Technician
- Event Technician
- Pa Man
- Live Sound Engineer
- Live Sound Technician
- Acoustics Technician
- Stage Manager
- Front Of House Sound Engineer
- Audio Engineer
- Pa Woman
- Stage Sound Technician
