WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.600 --> 00:00:03.700 While the stars of popular media 2 00:00:03.700 --> 00:00:05.700 may get a lot of the recognition, 3 00:00:05.700 --> 00:00:07.800 their appearances are made possible 4 00:00:07.800 --> 00:00:09.300 —and optimized— 5 00:00:09.300 --> 00:00:10.700 by the work of broadcast 6 00:00:10.700 --> 00:00:12.666 and sound engineering technicians. 7 00:00:12.666 --> 00:00:14.999 They operate the electrical equipment 8 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:17.500 for radio programs, television broadcasts, 9 00:00:17.500 --> 00:00:20.633 concerts, sound recordings, and movies. 10 00:00:20.633 --> 00:00:22.733 Audio and video equipment technicians 11 00:00:22.733 --> 00:00:25.099 handle equipment such as video screens, 12 00:00:25.100 --> 00:00:27.033 video monitors, microphones, 13 00:00:27.033 --> 00:00:28.499 and mixing boards. 14 00:00:28.500 --> 00:00:30.566 They record meetings, sports events, 15 00:00:30.566 --> 00:00:32.566 concerts, and conferences. 16 00:00:32.566 --> 00:00:34.366 Broadcast technicians set up 17 00:00:34.366 --> 00:00:35.799 and operate equipment 18 00:00:35.800 --> 00:00:38.166 that regulates the clarity, signal strength, 19 00:00:38.166 --> 00:00:40.599 sound, and color of the broadcasts. 20 00:00:40.600 --> 00:00:42.166 They use software to edit audio 21 00:00:42.166 --> 00:00:44.032 and video recordings. 22 00:00:44.033 --> 00:00:45.766 Sound engineering technicians 23 00:00:45.766 --> 00:00:47.199 run equipment that records 24 00:00:47.200 --> 00:00:49.900 and mixes music, voices, and sound effects. 25 00:00:49.900 --> 00:00:51.533 They work in recording studios, 26 00:00:51.533 --> 00:00:53.366 performance venues, 27 00:00:53.366 --> 00:00:55.066 and film and stage productions. 28 00:00:55.066 --> 00:00:56.532 Audio and video technicians 29 00:00:56.533 --> 00:00:57.999 typically work in studios, 30 00:00:58.000 --> 00:01:00.600 although some work on location for events 31 00:01:00.600 --> 00:01:02.500 or to broadcast news. 32 00:01:02.500 --> 00:01:04.533 They also set up systems in schools, 33 00:01:04.533 --> 00:01:07.633 hospitals, homes… or other locations. 34 00:01:07.633 --> 00:01:10.099 Technicians generally work full time, 35 00:01:10.100 --> 00:01:11.866 but schedules may include 36 00:01:11.866 --> 00:01:13.866 additional hours for live events 37 00:01:13.866 --> 00:01:16.499 or to keep up with production schedules. 38 00:01:16.500 --> 00:01:18.100 Radio and TV stations 39 00:01:18.100 --> 00:01:20.433 are typically on the air 24/7, 40 00:01:20.433 --> 00:01:21.766 so technicians’ hours 41 00:01:21.766 --> 00:01:23.566 may run around the clock. 42 00:01:23.566 --> 00:01:25.166 Broadcast technicians 43 00:01:25.166 --> 00:01:27.366 generally need an associate’s degree, 44 00:01:27.366 --> 00:01:29.832 while audio and video equipment technicians, 45 00:01:29.833 --> 00:01:31.499 and sound engineering technicians 46 00:01:31.500 --> 00:01:34.700 typically need a certificate or related training.