Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances. 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.

Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.

Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards. Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment. Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage. Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.

Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.

Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.

Keep logs of recordings.

Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.

Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.