We surveyed 144 recording engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical recording engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a recording engineer?
Low
High
Working as a recording engineer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a recording engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a recording engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a recording engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a recording engineer.
Do recording engineers work full-time or part-time?
46% of recording engineers work in full-time roles while 54% work part-time.