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While the stars of popular media

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may get a lot of the recognition,

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their appearances are made possible

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—and optimized—

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by the work of broadcast

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and sound engineering technicians.

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They operate the electrical equipment

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for radio programs, television broadcasts,

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concerts, sound recordings, and movies.

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Audio and video equipment technicians

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handle equipment such as video screens,

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video monitors, microphones,

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and mixing boards.

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They record meetings, sports events,

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concerts, and conferences.

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Broadcast technicians set up

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and operate equipment

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that regulates the clarity, signal strength,

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sound, and color of the broadcasts.

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They use software to edit audio

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and video recordings.

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Sound engineering technicians

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run equipment that records

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and mixes music, voices, and sound effects.

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They work in recording studios,

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performance venues,

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and film and stage productions.

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Audio and video technicians

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typically work in studios,

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although some work on location for events

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or to broadcast news.

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They also set up systems in schools,

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hospitals, homes… or other locations.

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Technicians generally work full time,

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but schedules may include

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additional hours for live events

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or to keep up with production schedules.

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Radio and TV stations

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are typically on the air 24/7,

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so technicians’ hours

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may run around the clock.

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Broadcast technicians

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generally need an associate’s degree,

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while audio and video equipment technicians,

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and sound engineering technicians

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typically need a certificate or related training.