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.

More Than Line by Line

I get stories. Understanding the narrative and emotions of a scene are what help me make intelligent choices of how to manipulate the sound of a show to best convey the story.

Heather Augustine is an audio engineer and graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology, with an emphasis on Sound Design, and has been on the road for the past 7 years. Currently, she is the A1 for the first national tour of Mean Girls.

Recording in Two Days

We only had two days to this 16 song album, and guess what… WE DID IT! Everyone did a great job of executing their parts and staying focused (including myself). Since we had two days to record 16 songs, you’re probably thinking that we live tracked the album- and you’re right!

Virginia Haladyna is a musician, songwriter, performer, and freelance recording engineer based out of Austin, Texas.

There Really Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

"It is the mix engineer’s job to paint the picture for the audience to hear, it is our job as system engineers to make sure the painting sounds the same every day by providing the same blank canvas."

Arica Rust is a live sound engineer specializing in systems engineering. She currently freelances under her company Wavelength Engineering and has extensive experience working with L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik systems.

What you already know isn’t as important as how willing you are to learn. It is an excellent characteristic to have for the industry.

Sarah Calvert is a sound designer and composer based in the midwest. She feels the most satisfaction when mentoring and teaching younger students. She is continuing her education for a master's degree in sound design and another undergraduate degree in music composition and theory.

The Hive: Cleaning Microphones

The hive has spoken and here’s their response for the best tips and tricks to cleaning your microphones.

Heather Holm, holds a BA in Broadcasting & Digital Media Communication & an MS in Organizational Change Leadership. Heather works in higher education dealing with event logistics and production technology.

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.