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Sound technicians monitor audio during recording and live performances. Their main duty is to adjust levels to ensure a recording with decent audio. During live performances, they mix sound and adjust the volume of performers and accompanying music. Sometimes they have the responsibility to prepare the studio or stage and test equipment.

A sound engineer maintains recording equipment and helps record audio. They often work in film and record dialogue and ambience. They may also work in a recording studio and assist other engineers. Sound engineers are experts in recording equipment and help maintain mics and other audio recording devices.

A radio operator is a professional who transmits radio programming to receivers. They use a control board to transmit and receive audio. They also can use the controls to adjust the audio coming in and out. Radio operators may work in the entertainment industry or for the military in communications.

A studio manager oversees operations in a recording studio. They schedule artists to come into the studio for recording and work with producers to determine deadlines for projects. A studio manager may also hire staff and help to train them. They're also responsible for choosing and purchasing equipment for the studio.

A broadcast engineer operates a control board to help send electronic signals for television and radio broadcasts. They maintain hardware and software that stations use to share their programming and manage the broadcast schedule to ensure that programming is being broadcast when the station executives require it. Broadcast engineers often use a control board to air commercials, live shows and queue other programming.An audio engineer is a professional who records and edits sound for consumer use. 

Audio engineers often work on recording music for performers or recording soundtracks for films. Their typical job duties include meeting recording artists and clients to determine the production and sound they want. Engineers also edit audio and add special effects.