Navy NEC · Communications
A55A Audio Engineer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Audio Engineer designs, configures, maintains, and operates live concert audio systems for official Navy band performances. They mix live signal feeds, manage monitor mixes, process digital and analog audio, calibrate system outputs, troubleshoot equipment, and construct and test audio cables.
Core Skills
- live sound mixing
- audio system design
- digital signal processing
- analog signal processing
- acoustic measurement
- monitor mix management
- audio networking
- signal flow troubleshooting
- cable fabrication
- hearing conservation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cisco Webex
Civilian Career Paths
- Music and Entertainment
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Dante Certification Level 1
- Avid Certified User: Pro Tools
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- AVIXA CTS
- Certified Technology Specialist Installer (CTS-I)
- Dante Certification Level 3
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Dante Certification
- CompTIA Network+
- Shure Audio Institute Certification
What the Work Involves
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Related Occupations
- Broadcast Technicians
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Lighting Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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