In addition to the music industry, sound engineers might work in film, radio, television, computer games, theater, sporting events, and corporate events.

In what environment does a sound engineer work?

Sound engineers often work for recording studios, as well as for large arenas, theaters, and movie production companies. Sound engineers are generally responsible for checking and performing basic maintenance on sound equipment, and for working with sound in either recorded or live situations.

What does a sound engineer do in music?

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization, dynamics processing and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound.