Audio Production and Recording careers are all about studio recording, concert sound, movie sound, radio and television broadcasting. This career is a great fit for those who are passionate about all things music, as well as for those who have always dreamed about working in a sound stage or a recording studio. Some of the many exciting career possibilities in this field include becoming a:

• Recording engineer
• Live sound mixer
• Record producer

Students graduating with a degree in this field are well-prepared in both the technical aspects of recording as well as with practical experience in studios and recording halls. This field is changing rapidly due to advances in computer and production technology, so there is a great demand for Audio Production professionals who really understand the aesthetics of sound production. Professionals in this field are trained to really understand the:

• Conception
• Production
• Post production
• Evaluation
• Distribution of a variety of audio productions

Most Audio Production and Recording students take courses which are focused on both theory and practice. This approach best prepares students for careers in digital sound and image media careers. At most schools, an Audio Production Associate Degree provides students with basic audio production theory and practice for production techniques. Students earning this degree can start their artistic careers in

• Studio management
• Music recording
• Television
• Radio
• Technical support
• Industrial and corporate audio and visual
• Live sound reinforcement
• Other audio production fields

With a Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production, graduates can find employment in documentary video, fictional narrative video, audio production and interactive multimedia applications and computer animation.

In a Bachelor's degree program of Audio Production you will acquire skills in acoustics, computer applications, mechanical operations and problem solving. Some of the many areas a Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production and Recording can cover include: Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business, Pop and Commercial Music Theory, Advanced Recording Systems and Psychoacoustics.

Audio Production and Recording careers are perfect for those who want to make a living out of their music passion. Some of the many exciting career possibilities in this field include

• Recording engineer
• Live sound mixer
• Record producer

Students graduating with a degree in this field are well-prepared in both the technical aspects of recording as well as with practical experience in studios and recording halls. Professionals in this field are trained to really understand the conception, production, post production, evaluation, and distribution of a variety of audio productions.

The average salary for Audio Production and Recording professionals ranges from $36,010 to $50,198. This salary reflects those of individuals with a Bachelor’s in Audio Production and Recording, and the salary will vary greatly depending on the size of the company and the area of employment. This career field is expected to expand rapidly over the next ten years as sound technology changes, develops and improves.

Audio Producers are Audio Production and Recording professionals who work with music and sound on a daily basis. These professionals work in a variety of settings including:

• Recording
• Concert sound
• Movie sound
• Radio and television broadcasting

Audio producers are knowledgeable about all aspects of sound production, recording and mixing. Audio producers are responsible for capturing the sound of an artist on a recording whether it be in a studio or at a live concert.

This field is changing rapidly due to advances in computer and production technology, so there is a great demand for Audio Production professionals who really understand the aesthetics of sound production. Professionals in this filed are trained to really understand the conception, production, post production, evaluation, and distribution of a variety of audio productions.

Sound engineering technicians perform a variety of tasks including installing, testing, repairing, setting up, and operating the electronic equipment used to record and transmit radio and television programs, cable programs, and motion pictures.

Some broadcast and sound engineering technicians also produce movie soundtracks in motion picture production studios, control the sound of live events, such as concerts, or record music in a recording studio.

Students interested in a studio sound engineer career should attend a technical school, community college, or college and obtain training in broadcast technology or in engineering or electronics.

This training is especially important for those who want to work their way into supervisory or managerial positions at large television or radio stations or the networks. In order to become the chief sound engineer at a large TV station, a college degree is required.

Concert Sound Producers control the sound of live events, namely concerts. Concert sound producers are in charge of all of the technical aspects of sound production at a concert venue, and they are also in charge of sound technicians who work for them.

Concert sound producers must have good technical knowledge of things like microphones, speakers, and sound stages. They must also possess a solid understanding for the physics of sound and sound transmission.

Most students interested in pursuing a job as a Concert Sound Producer start as a sound technician and work their way up into the role. A solid background in both hands-on experience and courses at a good technical skill are required for this position.