Leslie Gaston-Bird a freelance re-recording mixer and sound editor, and owner of Mix Messiah Productions. She is currently based in Brighton, England and is the author of the book "Women in Audio".

You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
We bring to you the stories of women working in audio, from the Groundbreakers to the Next Generation.

Gain Without the Pain

Gain Structure for Live Sound Part 1. Gain structure and gain staging are terms that get thrown about a lot, but often get skimmed over as being obvious, without ever being fully explained. The way some people talk about it, and mock other people for theirs, you’d think proper gain structure was some special secret skill, known only to the most talented engineers.

Beth O’Leary is a freelance live sound engineer and tech-based in Sheffield, England.

Music of the Decade

As 2019 comes to a close, not only is a new year approaching but a new decade. So, what better way to honour the last 10 years than to look at some of the most defining moments in music.

Jen Athan is a composer and producer based in Glasgow. She has written music for theatre shows and short films and enjoys creating music to accompany a narrative.

SoundGirl Kate Finan discusses job roles in regards to plug-ins in sound design and mix choices. .

Kate Finan began her career as a post-production sound effects editor. Over the next several years, she worked her way up to being a supervising sound editor at Warner Bros. and then left to start her own studio, Boom Box Post.

The SoundGirls Yearbook 2019 is now on sale ($25) and will start shipping in January. The Yearbook has all of SoundGirls’ Feature Profiles for 2019, the best of the blogs, and tips and resources. All proceeds will fund three programs The SoundGirls Scholarships, The Ethel Gabriel Scholarship and The SoundGirls – Gaston-Bird Travel Grants.

The EQL Directory
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The EQL Directory is a global database of professionals that seeks to amplify the careers and achievements of women working behind the scenes in music and audio. Any person around the world can add their name and claim their space. And, any person looking to hire a more inclusive creative team can find professionals in their area.

Editing SoundGirls into Wikipedia

Wikipedia Hackathon to add Women in Audio into Wikipedia. Nicole has provided SoundGirls with a roadmap. It is a great step by step guide.

Nicole Kirch is a North Carolina based recording engineer and musician. In her short career, she has worked on location sound, post-production, stage crew, and electronics.

Career Paths in Film and TV – Highlights

Guide to Supporting Women in Audio

A resource for men and all people interested in social equity in audio. In Collaboration with Yorkshire Sound Women Network, Big Bear Audio, Huddersfield University, and #HeforShe

Report Sexual Harassment or Assualt - JDoe App

Sexual misconduct remains a difficult crisis for women and men. Fear, social blaming, and isolation continue to be key factors that cause victims to remain silent. JDoe is an encrypted and anonymous reporting platform. By linking victims of mutual offenders with lawyers. JDoe is designed with survivors and witnesses in mind. A detailed index of sexual misconduct laws by state is built directly into the app to help guide users through the reporting process. Quickly browse for nearby resources and the latest policies concerning sexual misconduct.