soundman
noun
sound·man
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Definition of soundman
: a person who controls the volume and tone of sound picked up by a microphone (as in a recording studio or on a motion-picture set) for recording
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Maceo has played the Dakota before, but this time the soundman seemed to be having problems getting a listener-friendly mix and volume in the room, which is probably a smaller venue than many the band plays. — Dan Emerson, Twin Cities, "Saxophonist Maceo Parker covers all the bases with high-energy Dakota show," 11 June 2019 The microphones and audio equipment came on loan from Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch, where the final mix was done along with a screening with legendary soundman Ben Burtt (Star Wars series, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade Runner). — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "'Cold Blue' Shows the B-17 Bomber Like You've Never Seen It Before," 16 May 2019 Shortly after 5pm, German recording artist NoMBe, also a client of Udell's, bantered with the crowd while the soundmen worked out a few kinks. — Nicole Pajer, Billboard, "Winston House & 2332 Collective Make Sure West LA Music Scene Doesn't Fade Away," 2 July 2018 Kenneally quickly picked up more work as a soundman, landing regular slots at the Fireside, Lounge Ax, and Darkroom. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, "Music / RIP Remembering soundman and musician Patrick Kenneally, who nurtured scenes in Chicago and Portland," 18 June 2018 The bullet, with cruel randomness, ends up in the chest of Mark Newman (Noah Wyle), a movie soundman who has just had coffee nearby with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Phoebe (Sharon Leal). — John Anderson, WSJ, "‘Shot’ Review: Split-Screen Social Drama," 21 Sep. 2017 Ed Greene, the veteran soundman who collected 22 Emmy Awards and had an affinity for mixing live broadcasts like the Academy Awards, the Grammys and special editions of ER and The West Wing, has died. — Mike Barnes, Billboard, "Ed Greene, Sound Mixer and Winner of 22 Emmy Awards, Dies at 82," 14 Aug. 2017 Ed Greene, the veteran soundman who collected 22 Emmy Awards and had an affinity for mixing live broadcasts like the Academy Awards, the Grammys and special editions of ER and The West Wing, has died. — Mike Barnes, Billboard, "Ed Greene, Sound Mixer and Winner of 22 Emmy Awards, Dies at 82," 14 Aug. 2017 Ed Greene, the veteran soundman who collected 22 Emmy Awards and had an affinity for mixing live broadcasts like the Academy Awards, the Grammys and special editions of ER and The West Wing, has died. — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, "Ed Greene, Sound Mixer and Winner of 22 Emmy Awards, Dies at 82," 11 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'soundman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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