Arica is a systems tech at Sound on Stage in San Francisco. “I want to be able to make people experience music the way that I do with that same feeling where it lights your brain on fire. I figured the best way to shape people’s experience was to be on the technical side.

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We bring to you the stories of women working in audio, from the groundbreakers to the next generation.

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.

Things we learn in a year

With big events comes great responsibilities but also great learning opportunities. When you continuously challenge yourself and learn from your mistakes you are always improving! Here are a few things that I’ve learnt this year that I thought I’d like to share.

Olive Olin is based in London. She holds a BA degree in Music Production and is the full-time Production Manager at The Ned, a 5-star hotel in the heart of London.

Finding the Right Companies to Freelance With

Freelancing is a standard part of our industry and the way many organizations find their labor for various kinds of shows. As you are choosing companies to partner with I think there are a few things that can help quality companies stand out.

Heather Holm, holds a BA in Broadcasting and Digital Media Communication and an MS in Organizational Change Leadership. Heather has over seven years of working in higher education dealing with event logistics and production technology.

Seven Ways To Make the Most of the Quiet Season

Last year I put together a list of activities to make the most of the end-of-year quiet season. Ten Ways to Make the Most of the Quiet Season, with another one fast approaching, here’s a few more suggestions.

Kirsty Gillmore is a sound designer, engineer and voice artist, Kirsty blogs about Sound Design for Theatre and Film, in particular how to do it on a budget.

Mixing with a Toddler

Being an Audio Parent is a challenge but also incredibly rewarding. Managing pregnancy in the audio industry is a lot about self-care. Managing an infant and working in the audio industry is about mental and physical exhaustion. But then everything starts getting easier, you catch up on sleep, and you start feeling like yourself

April Tucker is a Los Angeles-based re-recording mixer and sound editor who works in television, film, and new media. She holds both a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Sound Recording.

Prepping Your Studio for a Hurricane

Nicole is based in North Carolina and it was the epicenter of Hurricane Florence. Luckily Florence lost steam before hitting land and I evacuated safely. She shares tips on how to prepare your studio for a natural disaster.

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.

When it stops running like clockwork – troubleshooting the basics

Live Digital Audio Part 4

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

Live Digital Audio Part 3

Knowing the theory of digital audio is all well and good, but how do you set all that stuff up on site?

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

Live Digital Audio in Plain English Part 2

My last blog dealt with translating audio into a digital signal. The next step is keeping that signal in time when it’s being captured, processed and sent to different parts of the system. This is where the fabled word clock comes in.

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

Live Digital Audio in Plain English Part 1

Digital audio is nothing new, but there is still a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about how it really works, and how to fix it when things go wrong. I’m going to spend the next few posts tackling the fundamental ideas, specifically as they relate to live audio in plain English.

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

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

Entendiendo los convertidores AD/DA

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

Understanding AD / DA converters .

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

Times Up! Time to Move Forward!

We are tired of having to KICK DOWN THE DOOR to just get our foot in. It’s 2018, and we need to stop talking about it and take concrete steps towards inclusion in our industry. Here are a few steps we can all take to begin working towards a more inclusive world. Remember, diversity initiatives aren’t a checklist. This is an ongoing process and challenging work. We also acknowledge that our current institutional, cultural and societal structures are fundamentally flawed and that until we fix those, these suggestions are only band-aids.

How to Write About Women in Sound

To the writers and journalists: female sound engineers, producers and designers have answered enough questions about why or how or what’s it like to be a woman working in sound and music. Talking about why women make up only 5% of the industry only serves to reinforce the message that women are an anomaly.

Kirsty Gillmore is a sound designer, engineer and voice artist, Kirsty blogs about Sound Design for Theatre and Film, in particular how to do it on a budget.

Letter for Trades & Manufacturers

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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.

It’s Time to Stop Just Talking About It

It is no longer enough to acknowledge there is an issue. If I want change – if we all want change – we have to take action and encourage the leaders in our industry to do the same.

Kirsty Gillmore is a sound designer, engineer and voice artist, Kirsty blogs about Sound Design for Theatre and Film, in particular how to do it on a budget.

Sign an Open Letter to the Professional Audio, Touring and Live Event Industry to end workplace sexual harassment

On Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

“If you can’t take it, you shouldn’t be in this industry.” I’m sorry, what? This is not behavior that I should have to “just deal with” because “that’s how it is”.

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