Sound Engineering, otherwise called Audio engineering is a branch of science that deals with the application of equipments and paraphernalia for footing, mixing and replicating sounds. Those who have studied the various courses in audiography can become sound engineers.

These professionals in their daily affairs have to operate microphones, mixers, software programs so as to record sounds, speech and music. Sound engineers have wide scope in India and abroad. They can seek for employments in public or private sector. Most of the sound engineers work in the media or in music stations. They can also get employed in recording studios. Professionals who have strong technical knowledge and intellectual abilities can even opt for jobs on a freelance basis.

Qualifying Exam

A graduation in audio engineering is enough to become a sound engineer. There are several other certificate courses that an aspirant can pursue in the respective fields. Postgraduates in audiography can get placed in the top most positions of companies. There is the requirement of sound engineers in each and every field, which uses the properties of sound. Audio engineers can also search out for employments in movies, as they require multi-effects of sounds.

Who is eligible to apply?

The eligibility criterion to apply for the graduation program is a pass in the XII exam in science disciplines. Aspirants should have done the qualification course from a certified University with Maths as a subject. In addition, they are required to attend an entrance exam so as to get admissions in the bachelors’ course. Graduates in sound engineering who have cleared the Postgraduate entrance exam can opt for the post graduation programs in sound engineering.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Scholars should have thorough knowledge in the qualifying exam syllabus so as to pass both the tests. Many technical books are available in bookshops that aspirants can purchase for reference. They can also work out previous question papers on a time basis to get much confidence in attending the mains. By self-evaluation, aspirants can identify their weaker areas. Thereby, they can concentrate much on those portions.