Audio Technician at MultiChoice

Tasks

Technical Operations

• Configure, maintain and operate commentary systems
• Working knowledge of SD / HD video distribution
• Place microphones to ensure quality sound.
• Deploy and coordinate radio microphone to maximise sound quality.
• Distribute and receive audio feeds from external suppliers
• Use common communication systems when appropriate on production set. Distribute AES 3, MADI, Dante and AES 67audio flows
• Mixing general OB productions

 Equipment Maintenance

Crew Management

• Ensure you have talent assigned ready to deliver a live broadcast
• Inform audio engineer of all planned leave in advance
• Manage bashers when rigging and de-rigging

 Future Planning

• Identify and gather knowledge of developments in the audio industry which will impact on the way Production Operation improves delivery.
• Planning for future productions in advance
• Execute audio rigs within health and safety regulations
• Execute maintenance on all audio equipment and cables
• Preform first line repairs to all audio equipment
• Conduct fault finding processes on the production set and action appropriately.
• Give a full written report of damaged equipment for repair purposes to the Manager Audio Operations.
• Ensure equipment is reported to the Audio Engineer for repairs with a full technical report for quick repair turnaround when unable to correct fault.
• Report all audio equipment that is not at 100% operation performance to Audio Engineer.

Qualifications Essentials:

• Diploma in Audio Engineering
• Dante Level 2 certified
• Drivers’ License EB

 Qualifications Preferred:

• A+ and N+ certification will be an advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years audio experience in a live television environment, preferably in outside broadcast
• Mixing experience in live sport
• Strong knowledge of common sporting codes in South Africa
• Broadcast Audio Equipment knowledge
• Ability to manage and lead an audio team