Definition

Noun: 1. A technician responsible for sound: A person whose job is to manage, record, mix, or amplify sound, especially for a film, television, radio, or live event production.

Examples

• The soundman adjusted the microphones before the concert began.
• During the film shoot, the soundman reported an issue with background noise.
• A good soundman is essential for a clear podcast recording.

Advanced Usage

• "Boom operator" as a specific role: In film and television, a soundman often works with a team. One key role is the boom operator, a soundman who physically holds the microphone (on a boom pole) near the actors but out of the camera frame.
  • The director asked the soundman, who was also operating the boom, to move closer.

Variants and Related Words

• Sound engineer (n): A more formal or technical term for a soundman, often implying a deeper knowledge of acoustics and electronics.
• Audio technician (n): A broad term for a professional who works with audio equipment and sound.
• Foley artist (n): A specific type of sound technician who creates sound effects (e.g., footsteps, rustling clothes) in a studio, typically for film.

Synonyms

• Audio engineer
• Sound technician
• Mix engineer (specific to mixing audio signals)

Related Phrases

• To run sound: To operate the sound equipment.
  • He will run sound for the theater production tonight.

Noun

1. a technician in charge of amplifying sound or producing sound effects (as for a TV or radio broadcast)