A sound engineering technician might have to mix some sound into films to add emphasis on the sounds. These technicians have studios to record sounds and work with equipment such as mics,computers, recording software or editing software.
Daily Tasks
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film
Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or post production stage