Do you want to become a Sound Engineer (Recording Industry)? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Sound engineers working in recording studios make high quality sound recordings, mainly for the entertainment industry. They operate complex electronic equipment to reproduce music, dialogue, sound effects and other audio content.
They cover all types of sound for:
Before a recording session, a sound engineer will plan the logistics of the session with the producer and the artists. They will then work with the musicians or actors and their producer to create a final ‘master mix'.
Hours of work can include day, evening, night and weekend work. Sound engineers start on around £12,000 a year and can eventually earn over £40,000.
The skills and interests needed for work as a sound engineer include:
Competition for sound engineering jobs is fierce. Initiative, persistence and the ability to make personal contacts in the industry are necessary, as well as the willingness to work long hours for very little pay.
Some sound engineers choose to become producers once they have built up a reputation with a number of clients. Others, with experience (and investment), start their own recording studios.
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