# Audio and Video Technicians > Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events. - Code: 27-4011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-4011) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (11 core and 18 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-4011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed. Core task · Task 3980 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Diagnose and resolve media system problems. Core task · Task 18650 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. Core task · Task 3993 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data. Core task · Task 3990 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations. Core task · Task 18649 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions. Core task · Task 4002 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming. Core task · Task 3987 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment. Core task · Task 3997 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment. Core task · Task 3985 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance. Core task · Task 3984 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment. Core task · Task 4003 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems. Supplemental task · Task 3981 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures. Supplemental task · Task 3982 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment. Supplemental task · Task 3989 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms. Supplemental task · Task 18651 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 16. Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training. Supplemental task · Task 3996 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 17. Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required. Supplemental task · Task 3992 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 18. Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts. Supplemental task · Task 3991 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 19. Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs. Supplemental task · Task 4000 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018 20. Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities. Supplemental task · Task 4001 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 21. Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition. Supplemental task · Task 3988 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 22. Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies. Supplemental task · Task 3995 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 23. Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces. Supplemental task · Task 3999 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 24. Perform narration of productions or present announcements. Supplemental task · Task 4006 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2018 25. Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments. Supplemental task · Task 3994 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 26. Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities. Supplemental task · Task 4004 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 27. Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures. Supplemental task · Task 3998 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018 28. Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities. Supplemental task · Task 18652 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018 29. Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training. 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