sound operator
ISCO: 3521. Skills: 71. Essential: 43.
Essential skills
- 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
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate sound live
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- perform soundchecks
- plan audiovisual recording
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- program sound cues
- record multi-track sound
- record music
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up a multi-track recording
- set up basic recording
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up sound reinforcement system
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use audio reproduction software
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Supporting skills
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- advise client on technical possibilities
- assemble performance equipment
- coach staff for running the performance
- de-rig electronic equipment
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw up instrument setup
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- instruct on set up of equipment
- keep personal administration
- lead a team
- maintain sound equipment
- maintain system layout for a production
- manage personal professional development
- manage teamwork
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- pack electronic equipment
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- prevent undesired changes to sound design
- provide technical documentation
- read musical score
- store performance equipment
- support audio system installation
- technically design a sound system
- tune up wireless audio systems
- update budget
- update design results during rehearsals