Recording Engineer

Responsibilities

• Record VO, lip-sync dialogue and songs with or without video reference according to client specifications
• Flag any recording issues during sessions to avoid pickups and/or retakes
• Edit audio files quickly to remove dropout noise and irregularities
• Ensure dialogue lip sync and timing
• Report any issues with source material promptly for quick replacement
• Work with scheduler and directors to maintain established production schedule
• Monitor quality of all audio deliverables to maintain consistency
• Backup all projects to the Dubbing drive on a daily basis
• Analyze and resolve work problems proactively when possible
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, if needed
• Verify that all special production instructions have been followed prior to delivery
• Confer with department supervisor to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes affecting efficiency and quality of production

Essential Qualifications

• Familiarity with recording ADR, Dubbing or Animation
• Familiarity in Mac environment with ProTools audio software and hardware, including peripheral equipment such as compressors, microphones and AD Converters, knowledge of SessionLink or Source Connect remote recording
• Familiarity with audio and session formats and specifications (.wav, .mp3, .ptx, .omf,…)
• General knowledge of studio recording techniques both in studio and remotely
• Able to identify and solve technical problems with equipment when possible