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Course Advisor, Nevada, IA, United States, 50201

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What You Need to Know About Audio or Video Equipment Technician

Job Description & Duties: Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

What Do Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Do On a Daily Basis?

  • Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  • Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  • Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  • Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  • Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  • Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

Audio or Video Equipment Technician Skills

When polled, Audio and Video Equipment Technicians say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Related Job Titles

  • Video Operator
  • Projector Operator

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Tools & Technologies Used by Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Audio and Video Equipment Technicians:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Blackboard
  • Apple Final Cut Pro

Becoming an Audio or Video Equipment Technician

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