Duration: 12 months Three Hours a Day, Three Days a Week + 1 Practical & 1 Film Appreciation a week! Sound Engineering - What is it? There are several different types of sound engineers who specialise in different aspects of the job. A sound engineer is responsible for the machines that record, mix, edit and reproduce sound track, in film, multimedia & music industry. Sound engineer also operates and maintains microphones, processors, mixing boards, amplifiers, speakers and other recording equipments used for radio, television, theatre and live concerts.