Audio & Video Recording Technicians

• Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
• Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
• Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
• Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
• Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
• May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.

Education

Completion of a college or other program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field

Experience

• Experience as a recording studio assistant is usually required.
• Senior occupations in this unit group, such as recording and sound engineers, require experience.