As a Sound Artist, you will need to master following:

• art history
• contextualise artistic work
• discuss artwork
• edit recorded sound
• gather reference materials for artwork
• manage electronic logistics for sound equipment
• mix multi-track recordings
• mix sound in a live situation
• operate sound live
• operate the sound in the rehearsal studio
• perform technical sound check
• program sound cues
• record music
• set up a multi-track recording
• set up basic recording
• use audio reproduction software

More generally, a sound artist is also versed in:

• acoustics
• analyse own performance
• coordinate activities in audio recording studio
• intellectual property law
• keep up with trends
• labour legislation
• manage sound quality

It also helps to know the following:

• assess conservation needs
• confer with event staff
• develop artistic project budgets
• develop educational activities
• participate in artistic mediation activities
• participate in music studio recordings
• plan art educational activities
• present exhibition
• propose improvements to artistic production
• record multi-track sound
• develop educational resources
• keep personal administration