Media, Print and Publishing - Studio Sound Operator
Media, Print and Publishing - Studio Sound Operator
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Studio Sound Operators work in studios and make recordings of music, speech and sound effects.
- Plan recording sessions with producers and artists
- Set up microphones and equipment in the studio
- Make sure the volume and recording levels are set correctly
- Operate recording equipment and add effects
- Record each instrument or vocal onto a separate track
- Mix tracks to produce a final 'master' track
- Log recordings and other details of the session in the studio archive
You'll need a good knowledge of music and recording technology and electronics.
You could start as an assistant in a recording studio and work your way up.
You can work on community music events, DJ projects, hospital or community radio, or mix and record music in a home studio and post your work online.
39 to 41 a week, you may have to work evenings/ weekends/ bank holidays as customers demand
Starting salary: £17,000
Experienced salary: up to £41,000
You could start as a runner or an assistant in a recording studio and work your way up. Employers would usually need at least 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent and a level 3 course. If you have an EHCP you may be able to apply under the DfE exemption which allows the apprentice to use Entry level 3 English and Maths qualifications.
The apprentice would have to be component enough to successfully achieve all other aspects of the apprenticeship requirements, become occupationally competent and achieve Entry Level 3 in English and Maths before the end of their apprenticeship You could leave school and start with an Apprenticeship.