Production Sound
Sound Assistantfor international productions
Supports the sound team by fitting radio mics, managing batteries and cables, and operating a second boom when needed.
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Questions producers ask
- What does a sound assistant do?
- Supports the sound team by fitting radio mics, managing batteries and cables, and operating a second boom when needed.
- How do I hire a sound assistant for international productions?
- Browse the Sound Assistant profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full production sound team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a sound assistant called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as 2nd boom, second assistant sound, sound utility, cable person.
- Which department does a sound assistant work in?
- Sound Assistant sits in the Production Sound department. The production sound team records dialogue and on-set audio with microphones, booms and radio mics, and handles music playback during filming.