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A2 is an abbreviation for "Production Audio Technician",Audio Assistant,Second Audio Assistant, orSecond Assistant Audio Engineer. Any of these three terms, or any similar term such asMic Wrangler, may be used to describe the same set of duties.
An A2 is astagehand who is responsible for the upkeep, acquisition, and use ofmicrophones, backstage monitors, communication systems, and the audio system.[1][2] There are typically one or two people with this job title associated with any major theatrical production making use of such audio elements. The term "A2" refers to the fact that this person is frequently the second in command on all matters relating to sound during the performance, reporting directly to the Production Audio Engineer, orA1. In addition to their own responsibilities, the A2 often acts as an understudy for the A1.
Intouring theatre, the A2 is often responsible for overseeing the load-in of all backstage audio elements.
Inmusical theatre, the A2 may or may not be the technical liaison to theorchestra, and duties could include monitor mixing, placement and upkeep of microphones in the orchestra, and video feeds to and from theconductor.
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