sound persons

[/saʊnd ˈpɜrsənz/]
nounpl: sound persons
técnicos de som
1. Professionals who operate and manage audio equipment, sound systems, and acoustic technology in various settings such as recording studios, live events, theaters, or film productions
The sound persons worked all night to ensure the concert had perfect audio quality.
Os técnicos de som trabalharam a noite toda para garantir que o concerto tivesse qualidade de áudio perfeita.
2. Individuals responsible for recording, mixing, and editing sound in media production
The film crew included several sound persons to capture dialogue and ambient sounds.
A equipe de produção incluía vários técnicos de som para capturar diálogos e sons ambientes.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'técnicos de som' is the standard professional term used in entertainment, music, film, and broadcasting industries. In the USA, the term is common in concert production, theater, and film. Sound persons are essential crew members in any major production and typically require specialized training in audio equipment and acoustics.
NYC Slang
sound crew; audio guys
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio technicianssound engineerssound techniciansaudio engineerssound crew

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicos de som
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
técnicos de áudio
Commonly used in professional media production contexts
Rio de Janeiro
técnicos de som
Traditional term used in entertainment industry
Portugal
técnicos de som
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

soundmansound designeraudio mixeracousticianrecording engineer

Related Idioms & Phrases

check the sound levels
sound check
live sound
studio recording
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