Marg Career Library - Audio And Video Technician

Overview:

Audio and Video technicians are the professionals who set up and test audio and video equipment for recordings or sound production. They are also responsible for maintenance of audio equipment. They are trained to handle equipment such as microphones, recording equipment, light and sound mixing equipment and projectors that are used for indoor/ outdoor venues .Audio and video technicians are an integral part of events like conferences, concerts and sporting events.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science
Diploma/Graduation Courses:	Certification in Audio technology or audio production Certification in Audio and Video Electronics Diploma in Electronics Engineering B.Voc. Sound Technology for 3 years.

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Top Colleges:

Film and Television Institute of India (Pune)
Zee Institute of Media Arts (Mumbai)
Cosmic Institution of Neo Entertainment, Media & Arts (Ghaziabad)
Rayat Bahra University (Mohali)
University of Pune
University of Lucknow
Andhra Loyola College
Tezpur University
St. Albert’s College, Kochi
MGCGV, Chitrakoot
ITI

Job Opportunities:

Recording studios
Music production firms
Media houses
Film production firms
Event Management companies
Freelancer
IT department of large companies.

Job Responsibilities:

Audio and Video Technicians are responsible for setting up any required sound and video equipment for a recording or live performance. This may include soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers.
In large companies, they are responsible for setting up audio video equipment for meetings, creation of guest ID and password for video conferencing, maintain AMCs and inventory.
They repair or replace faulty equipment and order new devices when needed.
Technicians who work as independent contractors, must maintain and own their own sound and audio equipment.
A large part of the Audio and Video Technician’s job is ensuring clients are happy, both with the sound and recording quality and with the setup process itself.

Work Life:

Audio and video technicians are expected to work long and odd hours in the studio
In the recording studio, technology is always changing so, they are expected to learn new things all the time
They will work in multiple locations, such as recording studios, film or television sets or on location, and the job can involve extensive travel and long periods away from home
They are sometimes responsible for handling ad hoc IT requests.