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Studio - Recording / Mixing Engineer

Description:  Capturing music to a recording medium in a studio

  • Tweaking recorded music for sonic optimization
  • Mixdown to a master for production
  • Dealing with unreasonable artists
  • Dealing with hysterical producers
Requirements:

  • Ability to work calmly under great pressure
  • Thorough knowledge of the recording and mixing process
  • Ability to use wide variety of equipment - current and vintage
  • Thorough understanding of the physics of sound, ability to optimize sounds in a given environment
  • Ability to get good tone from given instruments
  • Able to get along with people and handle criticism, esp. under pressure
  • Ability to beat impossible deadlines
  • Able to react effectively to equipment malfunctions, rock star's tantrums, and other unexpected events
  • Should have ability to work long hard hours yet be able to stay focused
  • Thorough knowledge of audio electronics
  • Perform repetitive tasks without losing focus
  • Able to survive without sunlight
Related fields:    Soundman   Technician

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