Is Sound Engineering A Lucrative Career?

In the last 2 decades, digital technology revolution has redefined sound engineering as a career. Are you interested in sound engineering or audio engineering as it may possibly imply? This article is for you as we will be taking a look at the question, Is sound engineering a lucrative career?

Is Sound Engineering A Lucrative Career?

For those interested in becoming a sound engineer, one of the question they might probably ask is this. Well, we can autoritatively tell you that sound engineering is a lucrative career. In the Nigerian media industry, we have seen sound engineers that continues to rake in million of Naira on monthly basis simply working a sound engineer. 

Who is a sound engineer?

Sound engineers oversee the technical operations of a sound production. They have the ability to edit studio recordings as well as live audio. Any situation that demands higher quality audio can use the services of a sound engineer. They frequently assemble and test sound equipments, collaborate closely with musicians and producers, and occasionally lend a hand at live events.

Primary responsibiles of a sound engineer includes:

• Following instructions and details from directors, producers etc
• Setting up and testing sound equipment before events, broadcasts or recordings
• Recording, editing and mixing audio tracks (instruments, vocals etc.)

Job Description Of A Sound Engineer

• Follow instructions and details from directors, producers etc
• Set up and test sound equipment before events, broadcasts or recordings
• Record, edit and mix audio tracks (instruments, vocals etc.)
• Enhance sound quality and add sound effects to recordings
• Work with video editors to synchronize video with audio tracks
• Play backing tracks and special effects during live events
• Collaborate with lighting, camera and other people
• Create and maintain sound libraries
• Resolve technical issues when they arise

Skills Required To Work As A Sound Engineer

• Proven experience as sound engineer
• Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. equalization)
• Experience with sound editing and recording equipment (e.g. mixing consoles)
• Working knowledge of recording software and hardware (e.g. Pro Tools)
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Excellent hearing and manual dexterity
• High school diploma; Degree in audio/sound engineering or related field is a plus

Job Brief Of A Sound Engineer

A capable sound engineer is often hired to record, mix, and edit music and audio for a company's multimedia productions. To achieve the finest acoustic outcome, you will set up and run sound equipment during live events, recordings, or post-productions. Sound engineers know how to handle complex audio equipment and are skilled at using it to create high-quality sound. You must be familiar with a variety of audio recording and editing methods. As a sound engineer, you must have good ear for sound.

How To Become A Sound Engineer

Unfortunately, as at the time of writing this article, no Nigerian tertiary institution offers a degree course in audio engineering. However, most of the best hands in Sound engineering as far as Nigeria is concerned are either self taught or went through a rigorous internship program with an already established sound engineer. With that said, there are numerous sound engineering crash programs available in Nigeria where you can learn the basic rudiments and fundamentals in sound engineering. Then you can take up an internship role in a recording studio or join your church's sound department where you can get more hands practical Knowledge. However, if you are looking at obtaining a degree in this field, you might have to try out studying outside Nigeria. 

Is Sound Engineering A Lucrative Career?

Well we can tell you that this field is becoming more lucrative by the day. We recently took a survey to find what an average sound engineer in Nigeria earns and we were surprised that a sound engineer that knows his worth in Nigeria can earn between 50,000 Naira to 200,000 per session. Now multiply that with how many sessions the sound engineer is able to do in a month. Isnt that lucrative enough?

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