Assistant recording technician

Level

Higher

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Creative and design

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Produce a high-quality recording.

Set up microphones and DI boxes for recording sessions

Patch and route audio signals through the studio signal chain

Prepare DAW session templates and manage session files

Assist the lead engineer during tracking, overdubs, and mixing

Maintain studio equipment and report faults for repair

Welcome artists and ensure the studio is ready before sessions begin

Back up and archive session files following studio procedures

Fundamentals of acoustics, sound physics, and studio design principles

Microphone types, polar patterns, and correct placement techniques

Signal routing, patching, and use of the mixing console

Digital audio workstations and session file management

Studio equipment maintenance and troubleshooting basic faults

Session preparation, communication with artists and producers

Health and safety in a studio environment including hearing protection

Ready to look for a place?

See live Assistant recording technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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