# Sound Engineering Technicians > Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions. - Code: 27-4014.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-4014) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 14 tasks (13 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4014.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-4014.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment. Core task · Task 7727 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 2. Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film. Core task · Task 7720 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 3. Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage. Core task · Task 7729 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 4. Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles. Core task · Task 7722 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 5. Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances. Core task · Task 18662 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 6. Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones. Core task · Task 7723 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 7. Keep logs of recordings. Core task · Task 7730 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 8. Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards. Core task · Task 7725 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 9. Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles. Core task · Task 7726 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 10. Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment. Core task · Task 7728 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 11. Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made. Core task · Task 7724 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 12. Tear down equipment after event completion. Core task · Task 18660 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 13. Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving. Core task · Task 18661 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2020 14. Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction. 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