Tontechniker
sound engineer, audio technician
noun TON-tekh-ni-ker Rare
Usage Note
Tontechniker operates recording and live sound equipment in studios, theatres, radio stations, and at live events. The German training path is Veranstaltungstechniker or Mediengestalter Bild und Ton. Feminine: Tontechnikerin. At broadcast level the role may be called Toningenieur.
Examples
"Der Tontechniker mischte den Klang für die abendliche Vorstellung."
Natural Translation
The sound engineer mixed the sound for the evening performance.
Literal Translation
The sound engineer mixed the sound for the evening performance.
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