Every voice matters! As an Audio Technician at Habegger, Munira Baumann ensures that speech, music, and sound reach the audience clearly and reliably at events. Whether it’s the stage, microphones, or sound reinforcement, she makes sure that audio technology and emotion work together seamlessly. In the interview, Munira offers a behind-the-scenes look into her day-to-day work.
Munira Baumann, Audio Technician
Munira began her apprenticeship as an Event Technician (EFZ) at Habegger in the summer of 2021 at the age of 16, gaining a broad foundation in event technology. After four years, she successfully completed her training.
In recent years, the audio field in particular sparked her interest and developed into her main area of focus. Thanks to her versatile education, she remains highly flexible and can be deployed in audio, lighting, video, or other technical disciplines.
Munira ensures that everything works together smoothly from an audio perspective. By setting up and testing the sound system, microphones, and playback devices, she makes sure that content is not only clearly understandable but also emotionally impactful. She is involved from the planning and concept phase onward – from developing the audio concept and defining setups and cabling, to execution during the show and the subsequent dismantling.
For Munira, it’s about more than just technology. She supports clients with calmness and experience, builds trust with speakers, and enables them to focus fully on their performance.
Only the interplay of technology and humanity turns an event into a true wow experience.
There is no such thing as a typical working day, as every project is structured differently and comes with its own set of requirements. In addition, the experienced audio technician has two “workplaces”: one in production and one in the office.
In January, she was involved in a seven-day project for Swiss Life, with several fixed rehearsal and show days – within such a project, something close to a regular routine can develop.
In other cases, she works on a project for only one or two days or is involved in planning at the office in between. Her work rhythm changes almost daily.
But it is precisely this variety that makes the profession so exciting for Munira. No two days are the same, and that is what motivates her most.
Munira finds large-scale events particularly exciting, for example at the Hallenstadion, which is a partner venue of Habegger and feels almost like a home ground to her. Public events such as Art on Ice show just how demanding – but also fascinating – these assignments can be. These projects are especially intense, but for Munira they are among the most exciting ones.
Munira setting up for the Krokus concert at the Hallenstadion
At most large-scale events, the day usually starts early in the morning. Setup has to follow a tight schedule, followed by a short rehearsal and the show on the same day – including dismantling in the evening. Deadlines are clear, there is little room for error, and the time pressure is high. For the audio technician, this intensity is part of the special appeal, almost like a thrill. Added to this is the efficiency of the entire team and how much is accomplished each day under such tight timing.
When everything works in the end and the show runs smoothly, it’s an incredible feeling.
Munira setting up for the Krokus concert at the Hallenstadion
Munira particularly enjoys working with bands and artists. The creative and human aspect makes this collaboration especially exciting for her. Even though Habegger supports many corporate events, assignments involving musicians or dancers provide a welcome change in her day-to-day work.
Flexibility is key, and you need to appreciate working with different people in changing locations. Irregular working hours are part of the job – evening, night, and weekend assignments are completely normal. At the same time, the profession is highly social. Even though it is technical and hands-on in nature, collaboration within the team as well as with clients is very close, as is working with artists, speakers, and bands.
Looking back, Munira would advise her younger self to be braver earlier on and not to be afraid to ask questions or request help. During her apprenticeship, she experienced the Engineering department as supportive and approachable. You have to actively approach people and show interest. This willingness to ask questions and be involved is extremely valuable and helps enormously in both professional and personal development.
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