Mixing Engineer Skills

Top Mixing Engineer Skills

Below we've compiled a list of the most important skills for a mixing engineer. We ranked the top skills based on the percentage of mixing engineer resumes they appeared on. For example, 25.5% of mixing engineer resumes contained audio equipment as a skill. Let's find out what skills a mixing engineer actually needs in order to be successful in the workplace.

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Audio Equipment, 25.5%
Music Videos, 9.2%
Sound Design, 7.6%
Analog, 4.6%
Studio Equipment, 4.4%
Other Skills, 48.7%

The six most common skills found on Mixing Engineer resumes in 2020. Read below to see the full list.

1. Audio Equipment

high Demand

Audio equipment is related to recording, reproducing, or processing sound. The equipment can include anything from loudspeakers to microphones. Some of the common audio equipment are CD players, microphones, iPod, stereo, MP3 player, loudspeakers, AC receivers, tape recorders, mixing consoles, amplifiers, and effects units.

Here's how Audio Equipment is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Handled responsibilities of adjusting audio equipment to produce high sound quality.
Utilized professional digital audio workstations, digital and audio equipment to help create the sound that the client was looking for.
Provide education and training in audio equipment and recording best practices.
Stage setup- Supervising all audio equipment- Engineering Live band performances- In charge of audio equipment maintenance- Mixing Live Recordings after the performance
Assisted designers with engineering sound for main stage productions and maintained and organized all audio equipment
Performed maintenance and calibration of all audio equipment including wireless microphones and tape machines.

12 Audio Equipment Jobs

2. Music Videos

high Demand

Here's how Music Videos is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
Compose and perform both live audio and MIDI pieces for inclusion in various projects including albums, games and music videos.
Directed and edited music videos and live performance videos for independent artist and private events.
Direct and Edit numerous underground mix tape music videos and short films
Produce, film and edit music videos for clients and studio promotion.
Mix sound to picture resulting in high quality live performance music videos.

3. Sound Design

high Demand

Sound Design skills are required to give animations or films more depth through the use of sound. E.g., the sound of a spaceship, footsteps in movies, sound during fight scenes, etc., all require sound designing skills. It involves creating, recording, and optimizing sound samples for film production, theatre, live performance, and more. You must have a sharp ear to identify different sounds, eliminate redundant ones, and eventually conclude the best audio sample for a particular scene.

Here's how Sound Design is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Sound designer, Foley artist, audio editing, post-production including THX 5.1 surround sound mixing.
Sound Designer for Post Production I/Post Production II and Post III class projects.
Created sound design using field recordings and sound FX, matched ADR to picture
Experience also in microphone placement, sound reinforcement, and over-all sound design.
Sound Design, Mix and Editorial for various music and TV projects.
Sound designer and mixer for The Demon Barber Sweeney Todd production.
Sound Design and Final Mix for 2 feature length animations.
Create Sound design for video projects and live show transitions.
Film, sound design and audio mixing.
Used Logic Pro for sound design and post-production
Record foley, create sound design and incorporate sound effects libraries for background sound effects.
Manage multiple projects from sound design to recording, and liason between E!
Composed and orchestrated the music for Onfoot's promotional video Used Logic Pro for sound design and post-production
Worked as a Sound Recordist and Final Mixer Sound Designer and Foley Recordist for various productions.

3 Sound Design Jobs

4. Analog

high Demand

An analog system refers to a system that uses continuously variable signals.

Here's how Analog is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Served as technical and artistic catalyst helping clients capture their art and sound with the implementation of digital and analog tools.
Mixed all songs on this Jazz quintet's album - Mixing in an analog format on an API Legacy
Career of increasingly progressive responsibilities including recording, editing, and mixing analog and digital audio for 100+ commercial releases.
Operate various digital and analog audio consoles during musical performances to create optimal experience for listener and musicians.
Administrated sound management system utilizing analog & digital consoles in a smaller environment.
Designed, implemented and streamlined Audio Department's antiquated analog system to a multimedia platform.

6 Analog Jobs

5. Studio Equipment

high Demand

Here's how Studio Equipment is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Coordinated with engineers to ensure that all studio equipment was operating proficiently by the start of each session.
Ensured proper functionality of all studio equipment and proper set up for recording sessions.
Record musical groups and artists as efficiently and comfortably as possible-Expertly navigate through ProTools-Proper use and maintenance of studio equipment
Operate and maintain studio equipment including special effect equipment.
Maintained and repaired broadcast studio equipment.
Supervised interns and coordinated service repairs of studio equipment.

1 Studio Equipment Jobs

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6. SSL

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Here's how SSL is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Managed two independent rooms, which were separate of each other and featured SSL 9000J recording consoles.
Worked in a SSL Duality console at the school studio for class projects and outside work.
Engineer and edit sound for radio and television spots using Pro-tools and SSL Mixing console.
Practiced and assist on a SSL 6060 E/G board with G Plus center section upgrades.
Integrated client production gear with studio control room, SSL console & ProTools.
Mix and blend tracks on an SSL Duality.

1 SSL Jobs

7. ADR

high Demand

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is also known as external dispute resolution (EDR) that is representative of a wide array of processes used for dispute resolution. These techniques are used to come to an agreement before legal action, for disagreeing parties. This is a joint term coined for the options that parties can use to settle disputes, with the assistance of a third party. Nowadays, ADR is frequently implemented to help settle disputes along with the court.

Here's how ADR is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Post Production including Foley, Sound Effects, ADR Pirates of the Caribbean stock film re-recording project.
Worked on a short film as an on site Audio Engineer and a Post-Production ADR Recorder.
Recorded and edited various voice-overs, audio books, and ADR for film and TV.
Assisted on several ADR Sessions for The Simpsons and Disney productions.
Directed voice talent during ADR and for animation segments in each episode using a PreSonus Studio Live 16.4.2.
Produced and Engineered several album projects, radio and TV spots, VO & ADR Sessions.

8. R

high Demand

R is a free software environment and a language used by programmers for statistical computing. The R programming language is famously used for data analysis by data scientists.

Here's how R is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Experience in statistical, economic, and data analysis using Stata, R, and Excel.

6 R Jobs

9. Mac

average Demand

A media access control or simply MAC is a network policy that identifies or determines how the data is being transferred in two particular servers through a network cable. The purpose of a MAC protocol is to prevent network or technical issues and simplify transferring the information or data.

Here's how Mac is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Use Mac operating system and applications for networking, organizational and business related tasks.
Edited recorded songs to sound better and gained experience in working with Mac computers and Pro Tools.
Work closely with the Apple hardware and Mac operating system.LEADERSHIP
Manage installation, upgrades and back-ups on all studio computer systems both Mac and PC.
Used recording equipment in a studio environment including MAC and Pro-Tools sound editing software.
Ensured proper functionality of all PC and Mac desktop and laptops.

4 Mac Jobs

10. EP

average Demand

An executive producer oversees the entire production of a film or TV series. The producer is responsible for getting all the needed funds, equipment, talents, and staff to create a movie or series intended to air on the big screen, Television, and even social media. The executive producer must have high communication skills, organizational abilities and can quickly resolve issues and problems.

Here's how EP is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Provided my skills and knowledge in producing, recording, mixing and drumming to create Red Giant's debut EP.
Released my own EP, wich was a best sellers in Per .
Tracked, Produced, Mixed and Mastered 6 song EP with a 3 member group
Mixed and recorded an EP for Atlantis, a local San Antonio band.
Recorded EP's and singles for various Orlando recording artists.
Recorded and engineered 27Lights, Dub 7 EP.

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11. Sound Quality

average Demand

Here's how Sound Quality is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Worked with the director to ensure optimal sound quality.
Recorded and mixed many artist insured excellent sound quality and production.
Organized stage and equipment for optimum sound quality; operated mixing console and produced live recordings
Facilitated procurement of new computer and sound equipment for productions.
Repair and maintenance recording equipment and computer programs to ensure optimum sound quality.
Designed and operated sound equipment for weekly ministry performances.

12. Sound Effects

average Demand

Here's how Sound Effects is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Mixed dialogue and designed the sound effects and backgrounds.
Obtained a 90 gigabyte industry standard Sound Effects Library.
Preformed responsibilities of maintaining the tape library, synchronizing sound effects, and equalizing prerecorded dialog.
Mix and edit vocals, music, and other sound effects for live performance and for prerecorded sections.
Arranged sound effects, edited dialogue, recorded VO, mixed, mastered, and wrote songs/remixes.
Plan and record sound effects by coordinating with producers, sound engineers, and/or musicians.

13. Wireless Microphones

average Demand

Here's how Wireless Microphones is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Operated boom mic and wireless microphones and mixed audio for Television ads and programming.
Monitored and troubleshot all wireless microphones during technical rehearsals and performances.
Monitor wireless microphone systems for performers.
Manage wireless microphone systems and frequencies with efficiency.
Managed wireless microphones and wireless instrument packs.
Replaced batteries in wireless microphones and made sure all mics were functioning properly.

1 Wireless Microphones Jobs

14. New Clients

average Demand

New clients are identified as a person or entity that has not yet availed of the goods or services of your company. A person who is not an existing client of your company falls under the definition of a new client. A company survives and thrives because of new clients, and there are several jobs designated in a company to find new clients. Marketing or advertisement may be the best ways to target and influence new clients to the company.

Here's how New Clients is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Acquired new clients/artists, established goal for each session, created, recorded, edited, and mixed during each session.
Promote company using social media and local networking, and bring in own client base

15. API

average Demand

Here's how API is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Pro tools and the API Vision console.

3 API Jobs

16. Console

average Demand

Here's how Console is used in Mixing Engineer jobs:

Mixed all 4 songs on the Avid D-Control console over four 4-hour sessions.
Equalised system for the theatre and programmed Yamaha M7CL V3 digital mixing console with information for the show.
Operate a Yamaha 01V Digital Audio Console for remote location morning show.
Performed troubleshooting for Clients studio issues from console to wiring infrastructure.
Operate a Wheatstone TV 80 audio console for assigned live newscasts.
Mixed audio and operated the lighting console for a production show in the evenings and a dance band afterwards.

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Rank	Skill	Percentage of ResumesPercentage
1 1	Audio Equipment Audio Equipment	25.5% 25.5%
2 2	Music Videos Music Videos	9.2% 9.2%
3 3	Sound Design Sound Design	7.6% 7.6%
4 4	Analog Analog	4.6% 4.6%
5 5	Studio Equipment Studio Equipment	4.4% 4.4%
6 6	SSL SSL	4% 4%
7 7	ADR ADR	3.5% 3.5%
8 8	R R	3.5% 3.5%
9 9	Mac Mac	3.1% 3.1%
10 10	EP EP	3.1% 3.1%
11 11	Sound Quality Sound Quality	2.8% 2.8%
12 12	Sound Effects Sound Effects	2.8% 2.8%
13 13	Wireless Microphones Wireless Microphones	2.6% 2.6%
14 14	New Clients New Clients	2.4% 2.4%
15 15	API API	2.4% 2.4%
16 16	Console Console	2.2% 2.2%
17 17	DAW DAW	2% 2%
18 18	Signal Flow Signal Flow	1.9% 1.9%
19 19	Ableton Ableton	1.9% 1.9%
20 20	DJ DJ	1.5% 1.5%
21 21	VO VO	1.3% 1.3%
22 22	New Artists New Artists	1.3% 1.3%
23 23	EQ EQ	1.1% 1.1%
24 24	Final Mix Final Mix	1% 1%
25 25	PC PC	1% 1%
26 26	FOH FOH	0.9% 0.9%
27 27	NYC NYC	0.9% 0.9%
28 28	Powerpoint Powerpoint	0.8% 0.8%
29 29	Hip Hop Hip Hop	0.8% 0.8%

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Top Mixing Engineer Skills

1. Audio Equipment

2. Music Videos

3. Sound Design

4. Analog

5. Studio Equipment

6. SSL

7. ADR

8. R

9. Mac

10. EP

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