1. Sound Engineer Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2 Sound engineers set up and test recording equipment for performances and take down equipment when the event is over.

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3 Sound engineers combine and regulate sounds using a sound mixing board.

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 4 They duplicate sound recordings using editing and duplicating equipment.

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5 Sound engineers must have knowledge of circuit boards and electronic equipment

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6 They must also have knowledge of media production techniques used in performance and entertainment.

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7 Sound engineers must be able to control, maintain, and repair equipment systems.

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 8 They must have computer networking and software skills.

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9 They use computers, microphones, speakers, connecting cables, mixing boards, and duplicating equipment.

10. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 10 Sound engineers often work more than 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

11. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 11 Training includes 4-year degrees in radio and television or 1-2 year technical school training in broadcasting, electronics, or computer networking.

12. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 12 Sound engineers work for production companies, theaters, hotels and convention centers, sporting arenas, churches, television and radio studios, and the movie and video industry.

13. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 13 Average incomes for sound engineers range from $21,000 to $100,000 with average income approximately $65,000 per year.