As an engineering student, Im just curious… Do you actually have a degree in “sound” engineering, or do you just like to use the word because it makes you sound smart?
Ohhhhh wow. Very different question! We do not have degrees in “sound engineering,” but the label “Sound Engineer” does refer to the fact that we are in control of the system, are well-versed in the technical aspects of the system, can troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct most any faults that might occur while onsite, and are charged with the responsibilty of making our clients sound and look good. Professional Audio Reinforcement is different from many industries where there is not a certification or licensing process (although we personally feel sometimes that, at least for Wedding DJs, there should be a process of certifing that someone will deliver a quality event). When companies are looking to hire sound engineers/technicians, they’re not expecting to see a resumé full of school time, and someone out of college doesn’t have an advantage over someone who has 30+ years in the industry. Take Big Mick. He’s the Monitor Engineer for Metallica. Does he have a college degree in sound eng
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