Audio Recording Engineer Career

*A job as an Audio Recording Engineer falls under the broader career category of Sound Engineering Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Sound Engineering Technician Career

What Should I Major in to Become an Sound Engineering Technician?

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Required Education



Associate's Degree usually needed for this career