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Overview
Sound mastering engineers edit and convert recorded sound for digital, vinyl, CD or other audiovisual formats, using audio technology and signal processing to make the final master consistent.
In job descriptions, look for audio mastering, sound quality assessment, audio editing software, format conversion, signal processors, mixing consoles, musical genres and artist feedback.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
The work starts after recording and mixing are finished. The mastering engineer edits recorded sound, balances final levels, checks sound quality and converts the master for digital, vinyl, CD or other audiovisual formats.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes audio mastering, audio editing software, audio technology, format conversion, signal processors, mixing consoles, musical genres and the ability to respond to artists' creative demands without losing technical consistency.
Salary context
Pay comparisons depend on release volume, format range, studio responsibility, client contact, revision rounds, specialist equipment, genre knowledge and whether the role owns final quality approval.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior mastering, audio post-production, studio engineering, format-delivery management, sound-quality supervision or a specialist service for labels, artists or media producers.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the delivery formats, mastering software, signal chain, loudness checks, artist feedback, quality approval and responsibility for final files.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Sound recording and music publishing activities
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is recording studio technician.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Sound Engineering Technicians
27-4014.00
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
59.2Sound recording and music publishing activities
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Occupation group
audio-visual technician (3521.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/239707a0-4754-4f4b-80b6-6b1ef5657aed |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3521.1.9 |
| ISCO group | 3521 |
| Concept type | Occupation |