| Daniel Coy wrote on Thu, 06 January 2011 09:23 |
Hi,
I'm currently doing research into freelance/full-time live sound engineering for a case study. Rather than just source my information from books I'd like to get some opinions/insights from you guys. If you have the time then it would be really helpful if you could answer a few of these questions - or all of them if you're bored. The more in detailed the answers the better.
Sorry if this kind of thing isn't took too kindly here!
Cheers,
Dan.
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Q: What technical skills must you process to be successful as a live sound engineer?
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ability to plug in a cable.
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Q: Do you think good personal skills (communication and people skills) are also necessary to being successful in the live sound industry? If so, why?
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None needed because I don't have any yet still work as much as I care to.
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Q: As a freelance sound engineer, what kind of working patterns/hours are most common to you? Is your work regular or irregular? What effect does this have on you personally?
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It made me lose my sense of humor.
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Q: How helpful do you think qualifications are in this line of work? Are they necessary?
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It is not what you know as much as who you know and even more important is what you know about who.
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Q: Is it worth taking up non-pay volunteer work?
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As an end in itself, yes
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Q: How are you expected to be paid for a job, and how long after the job has taken place are you paid?
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Usually on the spot.
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Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to get into the live sound industry?
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Don't quit your day job.
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Q: What do you think are the biggest risks of freelance work?
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Malnutrition, food poisoning, sleep deprivation
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Had any “nightmare” moments while on the job?
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Yep, I once almost had to use Nady speakers
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