Day at Work: Audio Engineer
By ConnectEd
Sound Engineer
About
Sound engineers combine technical knowledge with creativity and an excellent ear to produce high quality live or recorded sound. They are responsible for manipulating acoustics to achieve a desired result. You may work in many different contexts, including live events (music concerts, theatre performances and sporting events), weddings or graduation ceremonies.
Education
Bachelor's
Music, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering
Master's
Music Technology
Certification
Audio Engineering
Skills Required
Job Prospects
- Audio Design Engineer
- Studio Mixer
- Broadcaster
- Studio Engineer
Salary / Annum
600,000
Fresher1,200,000
Average2,000,000
ExperiencedCities Data
Jobs Outlook
- Job opportunities in the field are expected to grow at a rate of 8% for the decade ending in 2028.
- One of the reasons cited is the trend of companies boosting budgets to increase video conferencing while reducing travel. Audio engineers are needed to help manage the systems.
- Sound engineers can also work in the advertising, multimedia, and animation industry. Sometimes sound engineers start their own recording studios.
Promising Profiles
Aditya Virmani
Audio Engineer at Barren Sound
Arnav Malhotra
Sound Engineer at Native Ninja
