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As an audio engineer, sometimes called a sound engineer, you’ll use your technical skills to effectively record live audio or produce sound for creative projects, audio products and events. Find out what you could be working on day to day as an audio engineer, how your career might progress and what you should study or do to succeed in this field.
As an audio engineer, you’ll work with acoustics and digital sound principles to produce high quality products for clients. Whether working on live events or in a studio, your technological and creative skills will be sought after by employers in the creation of theatre shows, music concerts, sports games, commercial music, advertising, radio or TV programmes.
You might be responsible for setting up equipment in a live or studio environment, monitoring and adjusting sound levels during a performance, editing and mixing recorded instruments, or mastering recorded or produced sound for release. You’ll enjoy working in a technical environment and contributing to creative activities.
Daily tasks can vary, but might include:
The average salary for an audio engineer in the UK is £35,360. Graduates start at around £24,000.
You may need to travel as an audio engineer, usually to sites such as events venues or recording studios.
It’s possible to complete audio engineering work from home in some cases, but much of your role will involve on-site engineering in real time.
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