Sound mastering engineer

Code 3521.1.9

Sound mastering engineers convert finished recordings to the desired format such as CD, vinyl and digital. They ensure the quality of the sound on all formats.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • audio mastering
  • audiovisual products
  • audio editing software
  • audio technology
  • types of audiovisual formats

Skills and competences

  • convert different audiovisual formats
  • edit recorded sound
  • operate audio-signal processors

Transversal competences

  • adapt to artists' creative demands
  • assess sound quality
  • manage sound quality

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences