lydpersonale

Lydpersonale refers to the group of professionals responsible for sound in media production, including film, television, radio, theater and live events. Their work encompasses planning, recording, editing and mixing the audio elements to accompany visual material, and they collaborate with directors, editors and composers to achieve the intended sonic character.

Typical roles within lydpersonale include the lyddesigner (sound designer), who creates the overall sonic palette and designs effects for post-production; the produksjonlydtekniker, also called production sound technician or production sound mixer, who records dialogue on set and manages microphones, wireless systems and level monitoring; and the lydredigerer (sound editor), who cleans up and organizes audio, handles dialogue editing and coordinates with ADR and Foley. Other functions include the foleyartist, who creates synchronized sound effects in post-production, and the re-recording mixer, who oversees final dialogue, effects and music mixes for the soundtrack. In live theatre or concerts, lydpersonale may also include front-of-house (FOH) engineers and monitor engineers responsible for the audience and performer monitor mixes.

Workflow typically includes pre-production planning of microphone placements and recording needs; on-set recording and monitoring; and post-production tasks such as editing, noise reduction, ADR, Foley creation, and the final sound mix. The goal is to deliver clear dialogue, convincing sound effects and an appropriate balance with music.

Equipment and training commonly involve professional audio gear (microphones, wireless systems, field recorders, mixers and monitoring equipment) and post-production tools (digital audio workstations). Formal education in audio engineering or film sound, along with practical experience, is common, and professional associations or unions exist in many regions.