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Sound engineer

Meaning in music, with examples

nounCommon term

In music, sound engineer means: A person who manages the technical side of recorded or live sound, including microphones, levels, clarity, and system setup.

In Turkish: ses mühendisi

How it is used

Used in studios, concerts, broadcasts, and events. Often works with artists, producers, and technicians to capture or balance sound well.

Example sentences

  1. Our sound engineer moved the vocal microphone and lowered the drum overhead microphone levels before the band recorded another take.

    Here, sound engineer means the technical specialist making practical recording decisions to improve balance and reduce unwanted sound.

  2. At the festival, the sound engineer tested each stage monitor during soundcheck before the musicians arrived.

    The term identifies the specialist checking the live audio system before the performance.

Common collocations

  • live sound engineer
  • studio sound engineer
  • assistant sound engineer
  • recordTo capture sound, such as a voice or an instrument, so that it can be played back, edited and released later.
  • mixTo balance and combine all the recorded tracks of a song into a final stereo version, adjusting volume, panning, EQ, effects and dynamics.

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