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Overview
Audio production technicians set up, test, maintain and pack sound equipment for live performances, working with stage teams so microphones, mixing consoles and power distribution are ready on time.
In job descriptions, look for soundchecks, audio mixing consoles, wireless systems, stage equipment, power needs, rigging and de-rigging, safety at heights and support for artists’ sound requirements.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Audio production technicians work around stages, rehearsal spaces and live venues. The day can include unloading, positioning loudspeakers, preparing microphones, checking power and supporting soundchecks before performance.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes acoustics, mixing consoles, wireless audio, stage power, safe work at height, fast equipment setup and calm cooperation with artists and road crew.
Salary context
Pay expectations depend on venue size, touring demands, evening or weekend schedules, responsibility for system design, number of channels and whether the role includes live mixing.
Career paths
Development may move from setup support to monitor work, front-of-house mixing, system technician roles, production planning, recording tasks or technical resource coordination.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names live events, touring, sound reinforcement, wireless systems, power distribution and lifting or height work. Equipment lists are often more useful than broad job titles.
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This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Sound Engineering Technicians
27-4014.00
O*NET occupation is broader
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Open in O*NETAudio and Video Technicians
27-4011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2cbb23b0-0bf1-4871-9e6d-18f005987310 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.3 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |