Audio visual technician Career Outlook

Audio-Visual Technician Career Outlook

Audio visual (AV) technicians are responsible for setting up and installing the equipment used to broadcast images and sound at live events, in classrooms, and for meetings and presentations at businesses. They install and set up equipment like microphones, speakers, projectors, video screens, soundboards, and spotlights that enable audiences to hear and see everything that’s happening—even from great distances. They install, test, and adjust equipment to create ideal auditory and visual experiences for an audience.

Some AV technicians work for news stations, musicians, conference centers, or sports stadiums/arenas and work to install and adjust AV equipment for live events. These AV technicians cater installations to the type of live event being broadcast and to the needs and requests of presenters and performers. For example, a news conference may only need microphones and speakers set up, but a concert may require various forms of lighting, projectors, and sound and mixing boards.

Other AV techs work for schools, colleges, and businesses and help teachers, students, and staff prepare for meetings or presentations. In these roles, AV technicians serve both as equipment installers and technical support staff. They may set up initial equipment for a video conferencing room that can be used by all members of a business’ staff, but they’re also required to provide troubleshooting and assistance when users struggle with equipment. This may include educating users on how to use the equipment, resolving installation errors, or troubleshooting and repairing/replacing faulty equipment.

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