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DOT Code: 194.262-018

Industry: motion picture; radio-tv broad.; recording
Alternate Titles: board operator; mixer operator; music mixer; studio engineer; studio technician

Operates console to regulate volume level and quality of sound during filming of motion picture, phonograph recording session, or television and radio productions: Determines acoustics of recording studio and adjusts controls to specified levels. Directs installation of microphones and amplifiers for use in sound pickup. Turns knobs and dials on console while recording to cut microphones in and out, and to blend output of individual microphones to obtain balance between music, dialog, and sound effects. Instructs performers to project voices for pickup by microphones. Copies and edits recordings, using recording and editing equipment. May test machines and equipment, using electronic testing equipment, such as ohm and voltage meters, to detect defects. May repair and replace audio amplifier parts.

GOE: 05.10.05 STRENGTH: S GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 89