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sound man

or sound·man

noun
  1. a technician who produces sound effects.
  2. a technician responsible for the quality of sound that is broadcast or recorded.
  3. Theater. a technician responsible for the proper placement of microphones, achieving the desired volume and balance of sound from various sources, and eliminating any distortion caused by amplification.
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