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	How do I become a professional Sound Mixer? I really want to be a Sound Mixer, the type you see in The Shawshank Redemption. But how do I go that far, because I don't want to do stupid children comedy's. 1 answer - Asked By: - 8/30/2011

	What are the different kind of jobs offered in the radio industry? I've been questionning myself about my dream job lately and I've found out that I got a huge passion about music. I'd like to know if I can fit that interest into a career in the radio industry somehow. Can somebody help me? 1 answer - Asked By: nmfrboga - 3/23/2007

	Could I use the built in sound card in my macbook to perform live on a professional sound system? I've been using Ableton Live lately to DJ and manipulate tracks. When I've seen people preforming laptop sets they usually route sound through an external soundcard. If I plan to to use Live with a professional sound system (i.e. a small club setting), should I invest in an external sound card or would an 1/8th inch to RCA jack directly in to the mixer do the job? 1 answer - Asked By: whoisemjay - 11/25/2007

	How can you become a sound effect technician? I'm only 14 years old but I always wanted to be a person that made all the effect sounds for movies or t.v. shows...so what kind of major career would I possibly have to take. 1 answer - Asked By: Kimmipanda - 7/30/2009

	What can i do to get the highest possible sound quality on music recordings? My band uses a music usb interface going from our mixer to computer . so how can we get the highest quality possible with the interface, music studio program things, settings and all that stuff? 4 answers - Asked By: Andrew Koch - 8/3/2010

	What is the proper way to connect onstage guitar amp combos to a mixer? I am trying to gain control of the sound for my band using a mixing board, as well as front of house speakers. We also use guitar amp combos behind the guitarists. 2 answers - Asked By: Mike - 9/27/2010

	Can anyone name a few jobs involved in the TV industry? I would like to persue a job in the TV. What are some well/fair paying jobs in the tv industry without having qualifications equal to a degree. I dont mean being a presenter, but part of the production. 1 answer - Asked By: ◄SNIPE► - 8/21/2010

	What is a lost of all the jobs that have to do with movies? Im doing a career research project for english, and i want to work with movies. So, i need to know allllll the jobs that you can do in a movie business. 1 answer - Asked By: Jayne - 4/20/2009

	How do I record from a soundboard straight to the computer? I'm trying to help a friend record for a song. He has a studio built in his house. The mic is wired to a sound board. Normal we have to record on that board and when we are done it burns to a CD then we have to put it on the computer for editing. I was wondering if there was a way I can record from the soundboard straight to the computer? 1 answer - Asked By: Brandon - 3/15/2013

	What in detail is the sound designer responsible for in film? I'm a young director and i'm pretty much familiar with what sound design is, what i'm wondering is pretty much where does the editor's job end and sound designer's begin... i mean is the sound designer responsible for syncing dialogue / adding sound effects etc? Or does that person just fix sound levels and clean up noise? I looked around online to find a detailed description of that job but couldn't find much what i'm looking for. If anyone could give me a detailed breakdown of that the job of a sound designer consists of i'd really appreciate it. Serious answers only please. 2 answers - Asked By: pb - 2/11/2007

	Best Microphone To Pick Up The Sound of A Gunshot? I need to buy a mic that will reliability pick up the sound of a gun shot. To be more specific I need to be able to distinguish the Sonic Boom (or reverberations of it), the sound hitting the paper, and the muzzle blast. It would also need to stand up to the very loud sound for many tests and not degrade the sensitivity of the mic. Maybe an audio expert can help start me in the right place? 1 answer - Asked By: Ask'um - 1/25/2010

	I want to know what device I need to make regular microphones work in my computer. Is it a usb mixer ? I want to know what device i need to make regular microphones work in my computer? Is it a usb mixer that I need? My friends and I are trying to do a online radio talk show. All I have is a webcam with a mic in it, and that works nice, but I want to be able to run around thee to four mics and a mixer with some cd players. Please give me any info you can on what i need to get regular mics and dj mixers to work with my regular no thrills PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 2 answers - Asked By: karaokings - 9/19/2007

	What is the name of the job where you choose the music for a movie? Trying to think of jobs I could do in the future and keep all my options open. Thanks :) 2 answers - Asked By: Dr. Marmaduke Foyer - 5/6/2009

	How can i have no noisy background for my recording? I am using a EURORACK UB1622FX-PRO mixer, an old amplifier and computer to do recording. But i got noisy background during da recording. What can i do to reduce or mute da noice? I heard some software can use for it. Which software can i use n could somebody teach me how to use ? 2 answers - Asked By: Jave Takami - 6/21/2007

	What is the difference between a bottle host and a cocktail waitress? I am trying to get a part-time job and most places that are in need tell me they need a bottle host instead of a cocktail waitress....can somebody tell me what is the difference??? because as a cocktail waitress i also serve bottles. 4 answers - Asked By: Butterfly - 7/2/2009

	Why is my thermostatic shower not geting enough hot water? I've just had a baxi 105he combi boiler fitted and a shower with thermostatic mixer valve. even with the valve handle set to maximum hot the water is not hot enough for a shower. all other taps in the house are fine. any ideas? 4 answers - Asked By: dave12welve - 11/30/2007

	What kind of video camera is best for stand up comedy? I work in production and we do a lot of stand up comedy shows. I am looking for a camera that would work well to just set up on its own without extra attachments and get a solid video/audio track. It doesn't need to be super expensive just something that can do the job. 2 answers - Asked By: Kris K - 12/15/2012

	What is this job called where you work at a concert? At the concerts I've been to, there are these people (near the center of the arena) who control all theses different types of technology like laptops and mixers. I think they also control all of the visual effects that are shown on stage. This looks really fun, i would like to possibly do this as a job when im older. Im in high school so this looks like a cool career choice. Could you also suggest some classes that i should take? 2 answers - Asked By: Balteay - 3/26/2010

	How do I become a "sound guy" at concerts and such? Well i want to become a sound guy who plays with mixers and stuff at concerts. At the venue i go to, theres a a huge mixer set up on the side of the stage and then theres one at the back of the venue. I want to start a career doing this. I really want to go to Musicians Institute so would the recording engineering program be good? 1 answer - Asked By: Aaron - 11/10/2009

	What exact equipment do i need for me and one other singer/acoustic guitar player to sing at weddings? Not sure of brands or anything. But I want to sing at weddings. I want a mic that has fabulous sound and something simple to set up. 1 answer - Asked By: - 10/17/2011

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Sound Mixer

Regulates volume levels and quality of sound by operating sound mixing console; coaching performers; maintaining equipment.

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Size of Industry in 2006:

19,000

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006

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