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Sound Controller:
Monitors and controls output of voices, music, and previously taped sound effects during stage performances, using sound-mixing board. Assesses script of dialog, music, and sound effects as applied to particular scene to determine sound requirements.

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Sound Controller:
Monitors and controls output of voices, music, and previously taped sound effects during stage performances, using sound-mixing board. Assesses script of dialog, music, and sound effects as applied to particular scene to determine sound requirements.

Converses with producing personnel concerning microphone placement, special sound effects, cues, and acoustical characteristics of theater. Locates sound-mixing board backstage or in theater control room. Sets up, tests, and operates equipment with the acoustics of the area and selects, places, and adjusts microphones to achieve best sound pickup. Moves control to turn microphones on or off and adjusts volume, fader, and mixer controls to blend output of individual microphones. Monitors audio signals to detect quality deviations or malfunctions. Operates controls to maintain correct sound levels. May modify design of sound equipment used. May operate and maintain amplifiers, tuners, receivers, digital audio systems, turntables, tape recorders/players, CD players, and speaker systems. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less

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