B.S. Audio Engineering - Live Sound Production | Husson University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceFine ArtsEnglish LanguageEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Hearing SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionAuditory AttentionFluency of IdeasSelective AttentionWritten ComprehensionOriginalityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a produ
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.

Technology

Document management softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

1/3 octave equalizersAmplifiersAudio compressorsAudio filtersAudio mixer consolesCable testersChannel equalizersCondenser microphonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital delay pedalsDigital oscilloscopesDigital samplersDynamic microphonesDynamics processors

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-4014.00	Sound Engineering Technicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-session engineering — independently manage all technical aspects of a complex multi-track recording session from setup through final mixdown for a professional release.
Advanced mixing and mastering — apply compression, dynamic EQ, reverb, and stereo imaging autonomously to achieve a broadcast- or release-ready mix.
Non-routine acoustic problem solving — diagnose and resolve unexpected room acoustics, phase cancellation, or interference issues on unfamiliar stages or studios.
Producer collaboration and sonic vision — engage substantively with directors and producers to shape the overall sound aesthetic of a film, album, or live event.
Postproduction sound design — edit, layer, and synchronize dialogue, music, and sound effects for video or broadcast using professional sound editing and video software.
Systems analysis for signal chains — evaluate complete audio signal paths, identify bottlenecks or quality degradations, and recommend equipment or routing upgrades.
Live event sound for large venues — design and operate front-of-house and monitor systems for large-scale concerts or events, adapting mixes in real time to venue conditions.
Cross-platform format delivery — prepare and export final audio files to client-specified formats and loudness standards for streaming, broadcast, or theatrical distribution.
Vendor and equipment coordination — assess, select, and coordinate rental or purchase of specialized recording equipment to meet production requirements.
Junior technician mentorship — guide entry-level sound technicians through session protocols, equipment handling, and mixing techniques on active production sets.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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