Summary
The position of A1, A2, or A3 Audio Engineer requires an experienced technician to work on an event/job site. This person must demonstrate both technical abilities, crew leadership skills, and have the ability to interface with the client in a professional manner.
Experience Needed For Each Skill Level
A1- Senior Audio Engineer Technical Position Requirements:
- Ability to completely set up a professional-level sound system, which also includes:
- Operation of large-format digital mixing consoles
- Understanding of setup, flying & rigging of large-format speaker systems
- Understanding of digital speaker processors
- Ability to safely connect to power, including building power & generators, especially if an electrician is not present.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
- Signal flow issues including failures or noise (buzz or static).
- Must also have an understanding of backline equipment & instruments.
- Programming experience on DANTE and other software preferred.
A2- Audio Technician Technical Position Requirements
- Ability to completely set up a professional-level sound system, which also includes:
- Operation of small-format digital & analog mixing consoles, up to 32 channels
- Understanding microphone placement & technique for speaking or music.
- Understanding of digital speaker processors
- Ability to safely connect to power, including building power & generators, especially if an electrician is not present.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
- Signal flow issues including failures or noise (buzz or static).
- Must also have an understanding of backline equipment & instruments.
A3 – Entry Level Audio Technician/Assistant Technical Skill Requirements
- Ability set up and operate a small sound system, which also includes:
- Powered Mixers
- Speakers
- Wireless Microphones
- Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
- Signal flow issues including failures or noise (buzz or static).
- Wireless/RF Issues (pops or buzz from RF)
Everday Success (all Positions)
- Should have the ability to supervise other personnel.
- Should have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Should have good presentation skills.
- Should have good customer relations skills.
- Should be willing to train other technicians.
- Should have attention to detail. Make sure that there are no trip hazards, maintain a clean space, have a critical eye to anticipate client objections.
- Should have a sense of urgency. Should work diligently to get the event up and running as quickly as possible.
- Should be timely. Prompt arrival to the shop and the client site is very important.
- Should have a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.
- Should have a commitment to excellence
Audio Technicians will be periodically reviewed on the following criteria:
- Technical Skills
- Interaction with customers
- Reliability/Timeliness
Personal Qualifications
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- The employee must be able to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
