Member Benefits

August 16, 2018

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan. Sully has mixed FOH for everyone from Sheryl Crow, Thom Yorke,  Beck, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna & Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is currently mixing Shaina Twain. The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This ...

August 16, 2018

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan. The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD and members will most likely ...

August 15, 2018

SoundGirls Presents Hearing Health with Musicians Hearing Solutions Join SoundGirls for an evening learning about hearing health, live sound, noise-induced loss and how to prevent it.  Learn about IEMS and ear plugs and how to use them properly. Dr. Julie Glick of Musicians Hearing Solutions will have demos of different IEMS available; JH Audio, Ultimate Ears, ...

August 12, 2018

I think pretty much everyone has at least once in their lifetime experienced anxiety in one way or another. Personally, my anxiety is a good old friend I have had with me for years. It is something I always have struggled with and there is different reasons to why that is, but some reasons that ...

August 12, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

August 10, 2018

The importance of light is not only to appreciate the stage or the viewer to see the artist, whether an actor, musician, dancer, etc. Lighting is a complement to the show as important as any other. With light, we can create an entire concept, a unique atmosphere for each show depending on the type of ...

August 10, 2018

La importancia que tiene la luz, no sólo es para que apreciemos  el escenario y el espectador vea al artista, ya sea actor, músico, bailarín, etc. La iluminación es un complemento para el espectáculo igual de importante que cualquier otro. Con la luz podemos crear todo un concepto, una atmósfera única para cada espectáculo más allá ...

August 8, 2018

Collaborate to support women in the audio industry SoundGym and SoundGirls today announced a collaboration in order to encourage and support women and girls in the audio industry. SoundGym added a new feature that enables SoundGym members to donate Pro subscriptions directly to women that learn audio and music production, using soundcoins (SoundGym platform internal currency). The donated subscriptions will be delivered to SoundGirls organization, that will ...

August 8, 2018

Career Paths in Film and TV Sound – Sept. 18th Sony Studios Culver City, CA

August 8, 2018

Have you ever read the spec sheet on your favorite piece of gear and wondered what the terms mean?  Are you interested in modifying your gear, but are intimidated by the jargon? Now you can have a cheat sheet for those little components that work hard to make electricity into music. Active device – A component ...

August 8, 2018

The event was hosted by the Orlando SoundGirls Chapter and Full Sail University. A while back a few of us were talking at one of our monthly meet-ups, and I asked everyone “what would you all like to see us do and what do you want  to learn” The responses were varied, but everyone agreed they ...

August 8, 2018

Orlando SoundGirls Susan Williams, Cristina Sigala, Roey Lee and myself Tzu-Wei Peng were invited by Rachael and Jamie O’Berry from Girls Rock Camp St.Pete to provide a workshop about basic live sound techniques and what to expect in production. We adjusted the content of workshops for different ages of girls covering all the positions behind ...

August 8, 2018

Digitizing the audio 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. If you’ve ever tried to find out more about digital audio topics, you will know that there are a lot of dry, complicated, and ...

August 8, 2018

One unique part of this project was the mix crew was composed of 50% women! Our composer, Darren Fung, put it well when he said, “This is amazing – but it should just be normal.”

August 1, 2018

Karol Urban CAS MPSE (Grey’s Anatomy, New Girl, Station 19, Band Aid, Breaking 2, #Realityhigh) re-recording mixer, has built a diverse list of mix credits spanning work on feature films, TV series (scripted and unscripted), TV movies, and documentaries over the last 18 years. Describing herself as “part tech geek and creative film nerd” she ...

July 27, 2018

In my opinion as an experienced hiring manager, there are three ways someone could quickly ruin their chance for work with an organization. Someone could even ruin their chances before the event start. So, as you may be looking to get a new gig or join a new crew, I advise not making these ...

July 25, 2018

Vocal production is super fun, but it’s also tedious. It’s not for everyone, and it takes lots of practice. I hope with this jump start you are encouraged to give it a shot, dig in deeper, get some new skills under your belt and create dope vocals!

July 23, 2018

With a production crew of all-women sound engineers, production managers, and lighting designers GIRLSCHOOL challenges the status quo

July 22, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

July 20, 2018

Seeking Women Represent at Music Expo!

July 20, 2018

One of the things which I love most about sound design for audio drama is the opportunity it can bring to create entirely new, fantastic sounds. Sounds for creations or beings that don’t exist in our world.

July 16, 2018

We go by our lives waiting for that perfect moment, that moment when everything is just going to feel right. That moment when we just know everything. That moment when we have enough confidence. That one moment. But let me tell you this; that moment will never come.

July 16, 2018

As a consumer of music you may not pay attention to how many artists playing on the radio, or on your Spotify list are female.  It may not come to mind to ask yourself if a woman produced your favorite song, or if it was a woman who engineered the album of your favorite band. But, ...

July 13, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

July 11, 2018

What does it mean to you when you mix the music that isn’t yours? The highway is cold in October in northern British Columbia. The winds whip and the grey skies chill bones. The only warmth I could find was from within, my stubborn little heart working overdrive being overwhelmed with passion, determination, fear, and excitement. ...

July 11, 2018

As I see postings online from people asking for advice about how to start their careers just out of school or how to change their careers to join the audio world, it makes me think about the job hiring process and changes I went through about a year ago. It had been a while coming. ...

July 9, 2018

“La suma es una forma de juego acústico donde la amplitud relativa fija la apuesta y la fase relativa decide al ganador.” – Bob McCarthy A lo largo de este articulo hablaremos sobre que es la fase y como es que afecta nuestras mediciones. Estos conceptos nos darán claridad en qué posición usar nuestro micrófono de ...

July 9, 2018

Summation is a form of acoustical gambling where relative amplitude sets the stakes and relative phase decides the winner. – Bob McCarthy Throughout this article, we will talk about what is the phase and how it affects our measurements. These concepts will give us clarity in what position to use our measurement microphone; with these techniques ...

July 4, 2018

This March I unofficially participated in Kickstarter’s Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon.  An edit-a-thon is an event where the attendees edit and update Wikipedia articles. Often these events have a specified purpose, and with Art+Feminism it was about women and the arts.  While it generally happens in March, the Art+Feminism banner has hosted over 500 events almost ...

July 4, 2018

Imagine if, on the first day of school, your teacher had stood up and said “Look, we’re going to try this thing called reading. It isn’t for everyone. Some of you will just have an eye for words, and some of you won’t. If you find you don’t have the knack, you might as well ...

June 30, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

June 30, 2018

Catherine Vericolli has been working in professional audio since 2003 and is the owner, operator, and manager of Fivethirteen a professional recording studio in Phoneix, Arizona. In her spare time, she teaches audio at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, AZ, co-edits Pink Noise Magazine and speaks on industry-related panels.

June 25, 2018

A HUGE thank you to super kind badass FOH Engineer Amanda Davis for lifting up other aspiring FOH engineers.

June 25, 2018

Section 1 Section 2 Until now, the physical constraints of IEMs – sound being delivered direct to our eardrums – has given us no way to experience the nuances of sound localisation. The fact that our moulds are in the ear means that we miss out on the out-of-body arrival of sounds and the information we glean ...

June 25, 2018

Using audio technology to create records with complex auditory experiences has not always been the goal of record-makers, i.e. producers.

June 23, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

June 23, 2018

Since 2011, Miranda Hull has worked for Harman PRO brands leading in the Regional Sales Office, now called Customer Care. In less than a year Miranda had a son and was diagnosed with 2A Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Compounded with Lupus, and company-wide changes, Miranda quickly learned the value in work/life balances in a tech-focused industry. Miranda ...

June 21, 2018

The SoundGirls – Gaston-Bird Travel fund has been established to increase the presence of women and those that identify as women at trade conferences. Women who have been invited to speak, or sit on panels at audio related trade conferences are welcome to apply. Fill out the application Make a Donation SoundGirls is under the Fiscal Sponsorship of ...

June 21, 2018

I didn’t trust the rooms I was working in. I didn’t trust my speakers. I sometimes questioned my ears or ability. When there’s that much doubt how are you ever able to make a decision? You can’t. Constantly questioning what is “right” slows down the mix process severely.

June 17, 2018

Por Andrea Arenas / Colaboración Vanessa Montilla Es posible que hayas hecho varios cursos de idiomas. Sin embargo nada te prepara para trabajar el día a día como ingeniero de sonido, si estás de gira en un país donde se habla un idioma diferente a tu idioma materno. Es probable que por más cursos que hagas, ...

June 17, 2018

By Andrea Arenas / Collaborated by Vanessa Montilla It is possible that you have done several language courses. However, nothing prepares you to work day-to-day as a sound engineer, if you are on tour in a country where a language other than your native language is spoken. It is likely that no matter how many courses ...

June 17, 2018

Using psychoacoustics in IEM mixing and the technology that takes it to the next level – Section 2 – Acoustic Reflex Threshold

June 16, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

June 11, 2018

Using psychoacoustics in IEM mixing and the technology that takes it to the next level

June 11, 2018

Tour Dates Include Canada, Australia, South America, New Zealand, Europe and a few West Coast Dates in the United States.

June 11, 2018

n the Speech Production Lab at Indiana University, I am using a special 3D/4D ultrasound set up to look at the articulatory phonetics of adult voice actors who produce child voices for TV and film. A lot of people either don’t know or don’t think about how when we listen to child characters, particularly in ...

June 9, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

June 8, 2018

Being multitalented is excellent and almost a necessity in the audio industry. It is expected of us to be able to do many different things, sometimes even at the same time! However, I believe multitasking at work should be avoided if possible, and here is my reason why;

June 5, 2018

Soldering is one of the most useful skills a sound technician can have. It can seem daunting at first, but it is surprisingly easy once you know how. It can help you understand your equipment and signal flow better, save you money, and there’s nothing quite like whipping out a soldering iron and saving a ...

June 5, 2018

Anne Gauthier is a self-taught independent recording engineer, producer, and drummer originally from Montreal, Canada. She just became the head engineer at La La Land in Louisville, KY.

June 2, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

June 1, 2018

When I was 11, everyone got a guitar at Christmas except for me. My dad had started taking lessons at the music store in town, and wanted the rest of our family to join in on the fun. He had asked me if I wanted one, but I said no. If everyone else was going ...

May 30, 2018

SoundGirls Expo 2018

May 30, 2018

There are a number of good reasons to subcontract work. Subcontracting allows you to do more work than you could on your own, to spend less time on tasks you don’t want to do, or to hire someone to do a task better than you can. What qualifies as subcontracting? Anytime you pay someone else to do ...

May 29, 2018

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan. The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD and members will most likely ...

May 26, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

May 25, 2018

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow Monitor Engineer Aaron Foye. Aaron is currently on tour with Willie Nelson. The experience will focus on monitor mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There are two spots available for each show. Most ...

May 25, 2018

The equipment stops working; the team wasn’t notified of a drastic time change, the truck is three hours late, and more.

May 23, 2018

PSN Europe recently interviewed me about my work as a sound designer. Aside from the fact that it’s an articulate, interesting article – thanks to the writer, Tara Lepore – there is one key thing that makes it stand out for me. Although I had the opportunity to mention my work with SoundGirls, and how ...

May 21, 2018

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.

May 19, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

May 18, 2018

The inherent masculinity of the industry is yet another roadblock that women face. Recognizing these cultural norms, and then challenging them is an essential step in achieving a more equal workspace.

May 17, 2018

Women do not see themselves featured equally, if at all, in the trade magazines, in panels at conferences or in advertisements.

May 17, 2018

We invite you to our Vancouver SoundGirls Chapter One Year Anniversary Party and Annual General Meeting We will be hosting our first Annual General Meeting. It will be an open floor for any suggestions about the direction of this group. We’ve been operating as a volunteer collective of peers’ supporting peers in pursuits of audio excellence. ...

May 16, 2018

District of Screen Composers – Empowering Women & Youth in Music Film Composing

May 16, 2018

How is your toolkit looking, is it up to date?

May 14, 2018

Que es el diseño de refuerzo sonoro? Reproducción del sonido en una determinada área de audiencia mediante medios artificiales, que tienen como finalidad realizar una amplificación del sonido para obtener un nivel de presión sonora homogéneo (se consideran aceptables las diferencias de +-6dB) en todos los puntos del recinto a sonorizar, además de asegurarle la ...

May 14, 2018

What is the sound reinforcement design? Reproduction of the sound in a certain audience area by artificial means, which have the purpose of amplifying the sound to obtain a homogeneous sound pressure level (the differences of + -6dB are considered acceptable) in all the points of the room to sound, in addition to ensuring the ...

May 12, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

May 11, 2018

Event link: TELEFUNKEN.eventbrite.com SoundGirls, Female Frequency & Tom Tom Magazine Workshop at TELEFUNKEN When: Wednesday, June 27th – 1pm About: Learn about how the TELEFUNKEN microphones are built & recording techniques with microphones. Workshop includes a tour of Telefunken’s lab. Address: 300 Pleasant Valley Road Suite C, South Windsor, CT 06074 https://telefunken-elektroakustik.com/ Telefunken TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has been following the tradition of excellence and innovation ...

May 11, 2018

SoundGirls Scholarship Application Now Open

May 9, 2018

just as scripts provide women with roles that exist solely in relation to the men of the film, sounds that are feminine often act as an antithesis to the masculine and nothing more.

May 9, 2018

SoundGirls are invited to Experience Sound Check with a Grammy Nominated R&B/Pop Artist Who: Young women between the ages of 18-26 who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound Audio and/or concert production. The experience will focus on Live Sound Mixing, Production Management, Professionalism Practices, and Life as a Tour crew member. Please Apply here and then ...

May 8, 2018

I was not expecting 6 of 14 attendees to be women. Gender was never an issue in this seminar. I personally believe it was amazing to see the inclusive nature between everyone and the fact that everyone was so supportive of each other. It honestly made me feel grateful and fortunate to be working in ...

May 7, 2018

So you’ve wanted to be a sound engineer since you were a little kid. You studied hard in school, slaved away as an enthusiastic, overworked and underpaid intern, and no matter what the setbacks, you remained determined to succeed. In such a competitive industry, you’d think you’d need to be focused on nothing but sound, ...

May 4, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

May 4, 2018

One day I hope to work in a studio with as many womxn as men. I hope to produce male artists; I hope to produce womxn artists aside from myself. I hope to hand over skills that others want to learn, regardless of who they are as a gender

May 2, 2018

So, the next time a client asks you about the “gaggle of Girl Scouts”** in the mix, you’ll have a better idea what they’re talking about.

May 1, 2018

Seeking Women Represent at Music Expo!

May 1, 2018

The Ladybug Festival is an annual event celebrating women in music.  The event was created in 2012 by Gable Music Ventures as a block party for the residents of the 2nd & Loma neighborhood in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Every year Gable Music has worked to expand the scope of the event, and the reaction from the ...

May 1, 2018

Philadelphia SoundGirls Chapter May Meeting – June 19th

April 30, 2018

In the end, it all comes down to the ability to make it happen, which in my opinion is one of the main characteristics of the live sound / live concert industry. There is no second chance. We have the one chance to get it right so if something goes wrong we look around and ...

April 29, 2018

Join us on June 17 for a social to network. SoundGirls Executive Director Karrie Keyes will be joining us. 6 pm to 9 pm Eighteen Sky Bar Intercontinental Hotel Waterview Drive , Greenwich Peninsula London ,SE10 0TW RSVP Here  

April 28, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

April 28, 2018

Join SoundGirls Karrie Keyes and Petra Randewijk on June 7th We will tour the Karrie’s monitor set up (Location TBA) Then join us for dinner after the tour. Venue and Dinner location will be emailed to you after registration. Tour is limited so register today Dinner will be casual and all welcome to attend. June 7th Tour Approx 6 pm Dinner Approx 7 ...

April 28, 2018

New York – Kurt Pierce is a Freelance Production Sound Mixer in the NYC area. Working on a variety of different types of shoots and tv work, mainly all non-union.  Kurt is looking for another location sound mixer to work with. He is offering an audio kit and training. Zaxcom Nomad 10 channel Mixer Recoder Sennheiser 416 4 ...

April 27, 2018

SoundGirl Vicki Schmatolla is offering the following shadowing opportunities in Berlin. May 1 – Myfest 2018 – Afrika Stage We are setting up for several bands between 9 am and 10 pm. We will be using a Front PA d&b 702 System, Monitor: 4 Seeburg Monitors + 1x Sub Bass für Drumfill and FOH: Yamaha M7CL May 8th – Recording lecture – ...

April 27, 2018

Executive Director Karrie Keyes is offering the following shadowing opportunities for SoundGirls Members. You will be invited to attend for three to four hours to see the system set up. (Limited to one to three women) Times will be 1:00 to 3:00 pm. (there may be a chance to attend the show, TBD) Please send an email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org Include ...

April 27, 2018

Last month I wrote the first part of this two-part series on business relationships. I focused on the seller or company side of the relationship offering my perspective on a few things companies can do to strengthen and maintain customer relationships.

April 25, 2018

Yorkshire Sound Women Networks

April 24, 2018

Join us for a meeting and social to find out more about SoundGirls Productions. We will go over our mission and where we want to head. We encourage our crew to attend this. This will also allow our staff and future staff to meet each other and share ideas.  Members of SoundGirls are welcome to ...

April 23, 2018

City College of San Francisco offers several certificates and degrees in Broadcast Electronic Media Arts (BEMA). Including certificates in Sound Recording Arts, Live Sound, Broadcast, Sound Design, Post Production, Audio and Video for the Web, Multimedia Journalism, Film, Television and Electronic Media.

April 21, 2018

SoundGirls Productions is seeking an PR, Social Media, and Marketing Intern

April 20, 2018

In my opinion, the dream of every sound engineer is to achieve a high impact mix that provides the audience a great concert experience, therefore we must take into account a series of considerations.

April 20, 2018

En mi opinión, el sueño de todo operador de sonido, es obtener una mezcla de alto impacto que satisfaga a nuestros oídos y así hacer disfrutar a nuestra audiencia ofreciendo un buen concierto, por ello hay que tomar una serie de consideraciones, tales como

April 18, 2018

When you are working hard towards your goals, it is easy to forget to take time off and have some fun. In all honesty, I take myself way too seriously all the time. I need to remind myself to have some fun, sometimes. When you have a goal that you are working towards, booking new and ...

April 13, 2018

There are always going to be obstacles on the path towards dreams and goals. The real question is how much are you willing to sacrifice in pursuit of them? For a lot of people, sacrifices mean smaller or more trivial things; skipping a Starbucks coffee, eating in for supper, not buying a new Xbox or ...

April 11, 2018

I was fortunate enough to learn hand drafting in a theatre-specific drafting course (computer-aided drafting was covered later). Besides the basics of drafting, it covered an entertainment business requirement: how to do your work at a bar with little space and little resources.

April 10, 2018

Join SoundGirls for a Video Conference on Audiobook Editing – May 2, 2018 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time

April 10, 2018

Stealth Sonics, manufacturers of precision in-ear monitors, are seeking two (2) members of SoundGirls to intern with the company during the upcoming Sound:Check XPO. Interns will need to be available from April 21 – April 24, 2018. Dates and Times April 21 – Setup/Training – Arrive at the booth by 3:00PM April 22 – 24 – Show hours: 12 ...

April 9, 2018

TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST 

April 9, 2018

Festivals can be manic, challenging, wet and cold, but it’ll be over before you know it, and that huge sense of achievement you feel at the end might even be enough to persuade you into another field the next week. You’re going to need more socks.

April 6, 2018

There is an old saying that says the customer is always right – I disagree with this ideology as it is often a two-way street between companies and customers to create the most beneficial outcome for both parties. In this two-part series, I would like to take a look at some things companies and customers ...

April 4, 2018

Accepting cover letters and resumes. Please send to soundgirls@soundgirls.org. Interviews are currently being conducted for April training and start in May. City Winery – New York Six-month internship – set day or two days per week. The intern will receive call time in advance as well as a production email from the engineer on duty. Intern will learn First – ...

April 4, 2018

Business education is lacking from audio education curriculum and it’s often low on the priority list for a lot of freelancers and home studio owners. Owning a studio is about so much more than what gear to buy or learning how to mix better. The Six Figure Studio fills some of the business gap and ...

April 2, 2018

Heather Augustine’s introduction to theatre sound happened almost by accident. Now Head of Sound for the US National Tour of Les Misérables, she recalls how in high school, it was initially acting that drew her to theatre, “I loved that idea that in theatre you can break the mold and push boundaries.” It was a surplus ...

March 30, 2018

We kept playing for what seemed like hours, like we had always done. Except this time we were in my studio, and her sister was watching us, and her baby was asleep in the next room. And yet it was just as it had always been. We were on the playground again, in the tube ...

March 28, 2018

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.

March 23, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

March 20, 2018

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with how many things you need to do and there is just not enough hours in a day? Looking at next week hoping it will be an eight-day week rather than seven?

March 19, 2018

March is Music In Our Schools Month. This definitely has all of us here at Sound Girls reflecting on the musical foundations that brought us to a career in audio and music production. More specifically, the theme of Music in Our Schools Month 2018 is “Music Connects Us.” What better way to celebrate our mission ...

March 18, 2018

  SoundGirls and A DIAMOND HEART PRODUCTION & FUEL HEART PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DIY Artist Workshop. Sponsored by Independent Shakespeare Company April 23 – 11 am to 4 pm Independent Shakespeare Co. 3191 Casistas Ave #130 Los Angeles, CA 90039 $25 Financial Aid Available Register Here   Vanessa Silberman is a national touring artist, producer, engineer and indie A&R and Carissa Johnson is a rock artist ...

March 16, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

March 14, 2018

For my March blog post, I’m going to answer two questions I was recently asked. How do you manage performance while stressed/upset? Like today I played a show and I was really stressed all day, and I could really feel it when I was on stage. I was really still and didn’t move a lot and, ...

March 14, 2018

Join our Colorado SoundGirls Chapter for a tour of KCSU radio station at Colorado State University. SoundGirl Hannah Copeland (KCSU General Manager) will give us a tour of their operation there and tell us about station and audio facilities at CSU. Then we’ll pop over to the newly-renovated Washington’s – a 900-capacity venue with a ...

March 14, 2018

I discovered this book on a trip to Moog in Asheville, NC.  After the incredible tour, I was drooling in their gift shop with a small wallet.  It was this beautifully packaged book with a soft matte white hardcover that caught my attention.  Vaguely waveform-like shapes and a subtitle that paired music with electronics led ...

March 13, 2018

Slate Digital is excited to partner with SoundGirls for an evening of fun, education and recording insights.

March 12, 2018

Festivals can be some of the most rewarding shows to do, but they come with their own set of challenges. I hope this guide helps you to have a good show.

March 10, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

March 8, 2018

Being unemployed is a mental game. You’d think it’d be time to relax and enjoy some freedom, but it’s totally the opposite. I felt rejected. I questioned my skill and ability. I felt silly for not having a backup plan.

March 7, 2018

Planning a successful event involves many responsibilities and steps – preliminary planning, preparation, pre-event check-in, execution of the event itself, and post-event wrap-up. The timeline of these stages may differ depending on the size and details of the event, but each stage is important.

March 3, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

March 1, 2018

  Los efectos de sonido en la filmación comenzaron cuando las películas dejaron de ser mudas para pasar a transmitir sonidos y voces. En 1927, Jack Foley desarrolló múltiples y diferentes técnicas de sonidos para cine, gracias a su colaboración en la película “ShowBoat”, en donde realizó los efectos de sonido sincrónico en tiempo real y ...

March 1, 2018

Using sound effects in film began with the passing of silent films. In 1927, Jack Foley developed multiple techniques of sounds for cinema, thanks to his collaboration in the film “ShowBoat,” where he made the effects of synchronous sound in real time and thus began the room effect, better known as the Foley effect. Sound has ...

February 27, 2018

Changing the World: Audio Engineering Society UK #HeForShe Event

February 23, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

February 23, 2018

Much of Western culture is heavily influenced by the ancient Greek and Romans. However, we have this way of idealizing the past and forgetting the bad, while still maintaining the negative influences in our culture.

February 21, 2018

I think anyone who is reading this can probably agree that asking for help is not always easy. I for sure have had this problem a lot and is something I recently discovered; I need to change.

February 19, 2018

Columbus SoundGirls Chapter presents a Live Sound Workshop on March 24th.

February 19, 2018

I like to make diagrams using paper and pen, creating an input list including the channels the microphones/DIs, sends to FX, the monitors and how many XLR lines. If it’s going to be recorded, I set up my session in Pro Tools to save some time also. This way, when the day comes, I’m as ...

February 16, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

February 16, 2018

As a young violin player from Medellin, Colombia, Natalia Ramirez never imagined becoming the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy multi-awarded producer’s right hand.

February 16, 2018

Music. How can I start being involved in music? I’ve been asked this in some form or another from time to time.

February 16, 2018

She Shreds Seeks Women Production Crew for SXSW Show.

February 16, 2018

One of the things about volunteering to work festivals that really got me hooked was they unlocked hidden stores of confidence within me.

February 14, 2018

Join us for a moderated discussion and Q&A with “JP ‘The Specialist’ Negrete”. Juan Pablo Negrete alias J.P. is the founder of Melrose Sound Studios in LA. He previously worked as head engineer at Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group. Persistence and dedication led to two Grammy nominations for his vocal production work for Flo Rida. J.P. Negrete ...

February 14, 2018

There are many articles that cover technical gear of location sound, but I want to focus on the skills and personal touches that will make a Boom Operator more efficient on set.

February 12, 2018

Sign language can be genuinely useful for us sound engineers. How many times have you needed to talk to a colleague, but it’s too noisy to even catch their attention? How about trying to get an urgent message to the other side of the stage but you don’t have comms? If more people had some ...

February 12, 2018

Allen & Heath dLive Training – Houston

February 11, 2018

SoundGirls and The Mothlight are proud to present the launch of the Asheville Starting on March 4 and running for six weeks our Asheville Chapter will be hosting a series of workshops for ages 15+ to learn the basics of live sound. Topics to be covered are How to tune a PA How to set up and wire a ...

February 11, 2018

SoundGirls and The Mothlight are proud to present the launch of the Asheville Chapter of SoundGirls! If you are interested in meeting other women in audio or interested in learning about audio this is for you. SoundGirls is an international organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in audio. SoundGirls is not exclusive and ...

February 10, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

February 9, 2018

Apply to work or intern with SoundGirls Productions

February 9, 2018

If you’re looking to build a career in post-production sound (sound for picture/television, film, and web) there’s generally two routes: working for yourself, or working for a sound facility that specializes in post-production. There’s advantages and disadvantages to both. If you don’t have a lot of experience, working for yourself could mean high competition for ...

February 6, 2018

When was the last time you shadowed someone on the job? I thought that I was too old or too far along into my career to shadow someone while they were at a gig. I thought that’s something someone just starting out or in school does right? Wrong! We all should continue to learn ...

February 4, 2018

Mastering Engineer at Airshow Anna Frick got her start in high school producing an album for a friend that was a singer-songwriter. She had no idea what a producer did or what the job responsibilities were, but they ended up recording and producing an album.

February 4, 2018

Feb. 24th – Detroit SoundGirls presents Recording and Mixing Workshop

February 2, 2018

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

February 1, 2018

There are so many ways in which homeopathy is an excellent modality to reach for when you’re on the road. For one thing, it’s great for first aid and acutes, and it works on the emotional state as well as the body and is truly holistic, safe and has no side effects.

January 30, 2018

One of the most rewarding aspects of being involved with SoundGirls is hearing about (and learning from) the experiences of other members. At the most recent meetup for London and UK members back in January, I met members at all different stages in their careers, working across everything from theatre sound to podcasting. From members ...

January 29, 2018

Les invito a escuchar y seleccionar su sistema de grabación en estéreo preferido, realizando variaciones en los patrones polares, distancias y ángulos de los sistemas de grabación.

January 29, 2018

I invite you to listen and select your favorite stereo recording system, making variations in the polar patterns, distances, and angles of the recording systems.

January 24, 2018

Working with RF – with Lisa Woodard -Sunday, February 11, 2018 11:30am to 2:30pm

January 23, 2018

VIVA LA MUXER 2018 will take place on March 10 at Plaza de la Raza, Los Angeles, CA. SoundGirls has been invited to be involved – all positions are volunteer only. This is a great way to obtain work experience. Upon successful completion, SoundGirls will provide you a letter of recommendation.

January 23, 2018

I was recently offered a full-time position, and although I turned it down — it got me thinking: Freelance or Full-time? Which path should I pursue?

January 22, 2018

SoundGirls Launches Intern Program with SoundGirls Productions

January 22, 2018

Some of us are lucky to know what we want to do when we grow up and can go to college and study our chosen profession.  When I was 15 years old, my interest in music began, from a very technical point. I started to listen to electronic music and was delighted by the effects ...

January 19, 2018

THIS is what life is about, and that we were all on the right path. From here I went on to volunteer at six more small-time festivals working every and any job they would give me. I was hooked, that music sang me a song I’d waited my life to hear. That magic was taking ...

January 16, 2018

Not often does a small southern town host a women’s event that stretches beyond wedding expos or Ladies’ Nights, so when I heard about the Carolina Lily Festival, I was intrigued. Boasting an all-female line-up, the Festival serves as a fundraiser for the local non-profit women’s shelter (Coastal Women’s Shelter) in New Bern, NC.

January 15, 2018

It’s easy to forget that not many people outside of our job really understand what the role entails; it’s a bit of a dark art to them. The technical team can make or break a show, and that can make people a bit nervous about us. Once I realised that bands are like spiders: they ...

January 13, 2018

Register Here Visit iZotope for more information on their products.

January 12, 2018

It’s new year’s resolution time where many people look at setting goals such as eating healthier, exercising more, or to stop procrastinating as much. While some stick with it others give up within the first month or so. Some people don’t believe in setting resolutions while others like myself set new goals any ...

January 10, 2018

Attend the first meeting for 2018 for the Philadelphia Chapter of SoundGirls and find out what is in store for the organization and our local chapter in 2018. Meet other women in the industry. What do you want to learn about, have access to, or do this year with SoundGirls? Share your ideas and experiences ...

January 10, 2018

Many business owners in our industry experience the same growing pain: there’s a struggle between doing the work you love and the demands of a business growing larger than you can manage. There’s a learning curve to business, and if you’re not prepared, it’ll cost you work, relationships, and most importantly, money.

January 5, 2018

RSVP Here Map of Campus  

January 4, 2018

SoundGirls & Schubert Systems will be hosting a workshop to learn about the Klang 3D In-Ear Monitor System.

January 3, 2018

Enter to win a Spot at Mix with the Masters with Sylvia Massy

January 3, 2018

New England SoundGirls Chapter Launch

January 1, 2018

It’s the beginning of January which means it’s the beginning of a new year. Year-end lists and New Year’s resolutions abound. As corny as it sometimes feels, the end of a year and the beginning of a new one really is a nice time to take a step back and reflect on you.

January 1, 2018

The best application is always one that’s prepared, relevant and professionally-written. Good luck with all of yours for this coming year.

January 1, 2018

Producer/engineer LENISE BENT is one of the first women recording engineers and has worked on many iconic records including “Aja” by Steely Dan, “Breakfast in America” by Supertramp and “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac. She was also the first woman to receive a platinum album for engineering on Blondie’s AutoAmerican.

December 30, 2017

Como ingenieros de audio, tenemos que tomar en cuenta diferentes factores para poder optimizar nuestro trabajo y así enfocarnos en la parte artística cuando hablamos de una mezcla. Si partimos de este principio, hay varios factores sumamente importantes que debemos tener en cuenta antes de un show para llegar a nuestro objetivo con mayor facilidad:

December 30, 2017

Just over six months ago, I became a Production Manager at a hotel in Bank, London. A lot of people have asked me how I ended up in this position, thinking I’m probably too young and too lucky to have ended up with such a title. I am going, to be honest with you, I had ...

December 30, 2017

Why you should never get emotionally invested on tour. And how it’s impossible not to.

December 30, 2017

By: Nizarindani Sopeña and Andrea Arenas As audio engineers, we have to take into account different factors that make our work more efficient, allowing us to focus on the art behind mixing sound. If take this principle into account, before a show we must take into account a number of extremely important factors so that we ...

December 21, 2017

Colorado SoundGirls Workshop and Meet-Up – January 14th

December 19, 2017

Vanessa Mering is a marketing strategist with 15 years of experience at leading audio technology companies. Over the course of her career, she has played a key role in launching a variety of industry-shaping innovations—from democratizing music creation at M-Audio/Avid, to defining the future of live sound with HARMAN. In her current position as Marketing ...

December 18, 2017

The 8 Free Plugins You Need To Be Using

December 14, 2017

Orlando Live Sound Workshop – January 14th

December 11, 2017

SoundGirls can apply to intern assisting with monitor system prep with Karrie Keyes You will be assisting in prep of the stage and monitor system for PJ. Be prepared to work hard and get dirty. Dates January 8 – 12 January 15 – 19 9 to 6 pm daily. Prep will take place in Camarillo, CA If you are interested in interning ...

December 11, 2017

SoundGirls is seeking a person or team to come film and record a workshop we are holding on Jan. 3rd at Junior High in Los Angeles. The format is a moderated discussion workshop on how to juggle Tour Managing and Sound Engineering. We would like to have it edited down to one hour or two ...

December 11, 2017

GIRLSCHOOL is a music festival that celebrates women-identified-fronted bands and women artists. After spending a decade as a “sideman” in the alternative rock world, where you really don’t see a lot of other women around—onstage or on your crew—I started to really miss and crave the camaraderie of women.

December 4, 2017

Feburary 9 – 12, 2018 Unpaid Audio Internship for a live telethon broadcast. You will be working under SoundGirl Alexis Douglas. Deadline to apply Dec. 22, 2018. Please send an email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org Please include: Subject – Telethon Internship Application Resume Short paragraph about why you want to learn more about broadcast audio. 150 Words Max. SoundGirls Member ID

December 4, 2017

Grace Banks is an independent studio engineer based in London, UK. She has worn many hats in the field including recording engineer, mix engineer, musician, producer, and composer.

December 2, 2017

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

December 1, 2017

Sennheiser & Neumann are seeking two members of SoundGirls.Org to intern with the company during the 2018 NAMM show.

November 30, 2017

SoundGirls UK Chapter Winter Party – Please Save the Date – Jan. 7th

November 29, 2017

SoundGirls will be hosting several events at NAMM. We hope you can join us for a few. We will also be hosting a few workshops the week following NAMM and ending with the following weekend with GIRLSCHOOL (stay tuned).

November 29, 2017

Join SoundGirls for Dinner at NAMM

November 29, 2017

NAMM Internship – Stealth Sonics

November 28, 2017

In the Studio – Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Mixes

November 27, 2017

NAMM Mentoring Session – Join us for a Mentoring Session with Women Leaders in Professional Audio – January 25th 6:30 – 9:30 pm Anaheim

November 24, 2017

We thank all of our members who have supported us for the past five years. We hope you will consider us on #GivingTuesday. For every tax-deductible donation of $15 or more, you will receive a SoundGirls button and sticker.

November 17, 2017

Kelly Sayer, the young and passionate recording engineer at KIDinaKORNER studios, discusses who inspires her to keep striving for success in a male dominated industry

November 17, 2017

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

November 17, 2017

While I was pregnant my plan was to take off a couple of months off after the baby was born then go back to work part-time for a while. My husband, who also works in audio, planned to work from our home studio. We figured between the two of us we wouldn’t need a babysitter ...

November 16, 2017

SoundGirls Colorado Chapter Launch

November 15, 2017

Things around the world are a bit rough right now so I thought I would write about a way to build in some fun. Especially since so many of us work long hours; we need to make sure to balance the seriousness of life and work with some fun.

November 14, 2017

Forward Aspect Ratio (FAR) and it is simply the shape a speaker makes, defined by length and width. Here’s how you can reverse engineer it to master the universe.

November 13, 2017

SoundGirls members will receive 1-to-1 training in audio for live theatre, including QLab programming. This is a *unpaid* internship, but the SoundGirl will be fully credited on program materials, for example as ‘Sound Design Assistant,’ ‘Technical Assistant,’ ‘Sound Operator’ etc. depending on their area of interest.

November 13, 2017

Sexual harassment is never tolerated, even when the harasser’s role is theoretically indispensable. Make the most of what you already know. And most importantly, be prepared for anything. A good attitude will keep you going.

November 11, 2017

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

November 10, 2017

December-January is often a bit of a quiet season for the sound industry, so for my last blog for 2017, I’ve put together a list of ten highly-recommended activities to make the most of it.

November 9, 2017

She Rocks Awards – SoundGirls Ticket Order Form – Get an amazing table seat, dinner and a special gift bag and hang out with SoundGirls. You’ll have a great view!

November 9, 2017

NAMM Lodging Available for SoundGirls Members

November 8, 2017

  December 13, 2017 9:30 to 12:30 pm Group Technologies Head office in Pascoe Vale There are only 7 spots available. You must register here SD Fundamentals The DiGiCo SD Fundamentals course is aimed at people who are familiar with mixing on digital consoles but may not be familiar with the DiGiCo interface. In this course we cover the basic operations ...

November 8, 2017

Being a professional gypsy can be a lot of fun, but let’s face it, it’s not always conducive to optimum health. I lived an unhealthy life when I first started touring – in fact I had every bad habit available – but over the years I’ve figured out ways to love life on the road ...

November 5, 2017

Darcy Proper became the first female engineer to win the GRAMMY for the Best Surround Sound Album category in 2008 for Donald Fagen’s “Morph the Cat” album. Darcy not only achieved these despite being a minority in her field, she accomplished these while she lived thousands of miles away from the center of the American ...

November 2, 2017

This workshop covers various Front of House system design and scenarios. Topics Designing the PA, software prediction, coverage over SPL, time alignment, sub-woofer configurations, and coverage gaps. This is an intermediate course and will help professionals to hone their skills.

October 31, 2017

SoundGirls Colorado Chapter presents: Come meet the Solid State Logic Live series L300 console currently on display at Brown Note Productions! This console is the compact model of SSL Live series and features up to 568 inputs/outputs, 192 mix paths, a 32×36 matrix, 36 VCA’s and 48 FX slots. Stop by and experience it for yourself! ...

October 25, 2017

November 21, 2017 2 PM to 6 PM Stockholm, Sweden Bolidenvägen 12, 121 63 Johanneshov (5 km south of the Central station in Stockholm, Sweden) 10 Spaces Available Register Here Oscar Söderlund FOH Engineer for Ane Brun, The Cardigans, Veronica Maggion, and more will walk us through the Allen & Heath d-Live and the possibilities for workflow on the d-Live. Plus he ...

October 25, 2017

On Being a Woman in Audio in the Middle-East

October 23, 2017

We’ve all had it happen. Someone you’re working with is moody or doesn’t seem to like you. You get yelled at for something that’s not your fault. How do you handle it?

October 16, 2017

Katy Templeman-Holmes is the Director of Marketing for Professional, at HARMAN.  She started out in recording and broadcast engineering before moving over to the business side where she has worked for Euphonix in Technical Sales, then to SSL for Business Development, and finally to HARMAN.  At Harman, she has held several roles including; as a Product ...

October 13, 2017

Ten years later, I wonder where I would be if I’d heeded the advice to stay out of the music business. I have never truly considered another path aside from that of a musician and artist. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the complexity of it all. But mostly I still feel like I want to ...

October 11, 2017

Los Angeles SoundGirls Holiday Party Sunday, December 10th @ 3:00pm – 8:00pm

October 11, 2017

Up until recently, I got annoyed when someone described me as “lucky.” I would have said, that where I am in my career today has very little to do with the vagaries of fate, and everything do to with hard work.

October 9, 2017

We’ve rounded up some tips to help you make better guitar recordings in the studio to get you on your way to becoming a pro!

October 5, 2017

Stealth Sonics have gathered research from a vast network of audiologists and breakthroughs in the aerospace industry to create a new range of IEMs which engineer ultra-precise, second-bend ear canal impressions to position the earpiece within just a couple of millimeters of the eardrum. The advantage of this is the ability to listen at a ...

October 5, 2017

In this short class, we will learn the basics of monitor mixing and focus on eqing different types of monitors with different types of microphones. This workshop is designed to gain insight and techniques for mixing monitors. Beginners welcome – but the workshop is geared to an intermediate level. We will be focusing hands-on on ...

October 4, 2017

Join us for a recording of the podcast Mix Notes from Hell at Emerson College – Los Angeles Campus – Nov. 15th

October 1, 2017

Alice Wilder is a Front Of House engineer based out of New York City. She currently works for M.I.A., Wolf Parade, and Austra, and has done FOH for Foxygen, Divine Fits, Sleigh Bells, The Drums and Diana amongst others, as well as monitors for Third Eye Blind.

September 29, 2017

January 2, 2018 4- 8 pm Ages 16+ Free Junior High 5656 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles Space is Limited Register Here A roundtable hosted by SoundGirls Professional Audio is sorely deficient in gender, racial and ethnic diversity. While there are not accurate statistics available, it is a commonly accepted that only 5% of audio engineers are women.  Eric Deggans of NPR commenting on a ...

September 28, 2017

Do you want to start making beats? Do you want to learn how to make your own demos? Do you want to sharpen your DAW skills so you can get over that first learning curve and really start running with your creativity? Do you want to start performing live with Ableton, but don’t know where ...

September 28, 2017

When starting out as a Live Sound Engineer, you will encounter gigs that require you to wear two hats. The Tour Manager or Production Manager and Sound Engineer are the most common dual roles you will encounter. Being able to handle both roles effectively will make you more valuable, increase your skill set, and allow ...

September 28, 2017

Soldering is a necessary skill for audio engineers and techs. Being able to make and repair your own cables can get you out of a tight spot and save you money. We are going to go through the basics of soldering and we will build mic and guitar cables.

September 27, 2017

Los Angeles SoundGirls Social at Grammy Museum and Dinner.

September 21, 2017

Change can be hard and scary. It’s one thing to think or talk about doing something, and another to actually do it.

September 17, 2017

SoundGirls AES Events.

September 17, 2017

SoundGirls AES Mentoring Session. Oct. 20th – SIR Studios

September 17, 2017

SoundGirls – Columbus, OH – Join us for a community recording workshop!

September 15, 2017

September 15, 2017

As a non-male* songwriter, performer, and producer, I am always grappling with the concept of ability and credibility. In press on artists that I admire and follow, I see unconscious sexism. Figures like Grimes base their entire brand and music around “doing it all” themselves, while powerhouses like Kendrick Lamar call their producer-artist relationships “collaborations” ...

September 13, 2017

In an ideal world, I would always record all voice overs for a show in a professional studio with a voice booth – usually my own. In the real world, budgets and actor availability often don’t allow for this, which is why I had to record the majority of the voice overs for this project ...

September 11, 2017

Sept. 22 ~ 13:00 to 15:00 Little Mountain Sound Studios ~ Studio A 201 W 7th Ave, Vancouver B.C. Register Here Industry professionals will share what they wish they had known at the start of their careers. Topics will include: Finding a mentor and obtaining work experience Building a basic tool kit The business side of freelancing Safety standards and rigging and more Host:  Kristina ...

September 6, 2017

Learning to tell the difference between crew banter and abusive behaviour is important because the former is far more common than the latter. On the (hopefully) rare occasion that she does experience abusive or inappropriate behaviour she should always call it out, whilst also knowing this: that the best response she can ever give to ...

September 4, 2017

Caroline Sanchez works in Broadcast Audio as an A2, RF Tech, and Pro Tools Op on recording trucks. She also works in live sound as an A2 and AV work. Sanchez is freelance and regularly works for ABC, NBC, MTV, and Music Mix Mobile.

September 3, 2017

  SoundGirls.Org has a limited number of NAMM Badges for Members. Passes are on a first come – first served basis. Please do not ask for a badge unless you are 100% sure you will be attending. The NAMM Show is a TRADE-ONLY event and not open to the general public.  SoundGirls.Org has been generously granted several ...

August 30, 2017

Empirical Labs would like to address the intersectional wage-gap by offering a 33% discount on their Arousor plug-in to all SoundGirls members.

August 30, 2017

Great Article on SoundGirls and so many other awesome women in audio. Why Aren’t There More Women Working in Audio? Like with many STEM-oriented fields, music production and sound engineering are dominated by men—though that’s very slowly changing.

August 30, 2017

Should one pursue an education in audio? There is no straight forward answer to this other than to say that you need to seriously consider the opportunities that you will be afforded. Would you have the same networking opportunities if you didn’t do the course? Will you receive a rich and rounded mentorship away from the ...

August 29, 2017

There are many avenues you can pursue to become a sound engineer. You will go through at least three stages to mastering the craft of sound engineering. The first stage will be mastering the basic terminology, vocabulary, and basic skills. The second stage will be applying this information to real-world work experience. The third stage ...

August 29, 2017

LOUD WOMEN FEST 2017 SoundGirls that need work experience this is a great opportunity to work at the Loud Women Fest 2017. This is an unpaid internship, but you will gain valuable hands on experience and be fed. We have spots for three interns to assist across two stages. Please send your CV and Cover Letter ...

August 24, 2017

SoundGirls are invited to attend two days of VUE Design Training at Center Staging, in Burbank, CA. The two days of training will provide in-depth product information and tools enabling the attendee to design and use VUE Systems in real world live sound applications. Topics covered will be intro to EASE Focus, how to aim ...

August 24, 2017

Over the last year, with a brand-new facility, I’ve been able to purchase a lot. Here are some of what I would consider to be the best small to medium sized purchases of the year.

August 23, 2017

I tried the regular job channels like applying to job listings or sending my resume to studios but got no response. It was so bizarre that all of this was the reality of starting a career. It felt more like a game making friends using code words versus job seeking.

August 16, 2017

Recently I decided to make a significant change to my business. From the end of this year, I have decided to limit my voice over demo production services to character voice demo production only. I’ve worked hard to grow the voice demo side of my business for the past six years, so it wasn’t an ...

August 15, 2017

Intern at AES with Sennheiser

August 15, 2017

Allen & Heath dLive Training – Houston

August 14, 2017

Australian SoundGirls – Shadow Chez Stock

August 10, 2017

The real world of the d&b audiotechnik System reality. Join us for two days of training that will provide in-depth product information as well as hands on sessions, enabling the attendee to have a basic understanding of d&b systems. In addition attendees will learn the theory and its practicality in achieving superior sound in the ...

August 9, 2017

Austin, TX – Allen & Heath dLive Training

August 9, 2017

Last month I talked about the nuts and bolts of how I run monitors at Glastonbury Festival. This month, I’ll share some tips about how I mix monitors at the other end of the spectrum – a solo artist and their band.

August 6, 2017

Southern California SoundGirls End of Summer Bash Join us on Sunday August 20th to see Shout Sister Shout at The Pasadena Playhouse

August 6, 2017

SoundGirls.Org Presents Live Sound Fundamentals at The Ventura Theater

August 4, 2017

It is established here in Brazil (God knows why), that a good technician or audio engineer is the one who does everything. There´s a veiled expectation that the band´s engineer will unload the truck, set up equipment on stage, line up the PA and monitor systems, play a quick jam as Roadie, will make line ...

August 2, 2017

Unbelievably, I celebrated two years in Muscat last month! Time is flying by and our dark time in the Opera House over the summer is coming to an end. Working regular hours is some what of a novelty to those of us used to working in commercial theatre, so we are all keen to make ...

July 31, 2017

Deb Adair is a freelance re-recording mixer. Deb has been nominated for an Oscar (for the film Moneyball), has won three Emmys and nominated for an additional five, and has won two Golden Reel awards as Sound Supervisor. In the past couple of years her film credits include Entourage, Pele, and Keanu

July 28, 2017

Richmond, VA – WRIR Presents: Women and Audio, August 12th​

July 28, 2017

I can tell you lighting is a lot of work! For the first time ever, I had to work through spec-ing, ordering and, now, installing a full lighting system for two venues.

July 26, 2017

Buss compression (or mix buss compression) is a hot topic. It’s taught in audio schools, videos and tutorials, mentioned in textbooks, blogs, forums, and podcasts. For such a covereBd topic we rarely hear about why or when it SHOULDN’T be used.

July 25, 2017

Sound System Optimization Training Come learn best practices for tuning sound systems with measurement and operational concepts through a FFT-based (dual-channel) acoustical analysis software platform.

July 21, 2017

The UK chapter of SoundGirls had our first shared events with the Association of Sound Designers, in the form of two workshops about very different and equally fascinating sound skills.

July 20, 2017

Los Angeles – Sept. 27 – Join us for a moderated discussion, Q&A, and Ariel Rechtshaid will be breaking down his production process with a surprise mix.

July 18, 2017

The Songwriter’s Secret: The Circle of Fifths

July 16, 2017

I had decided to use Ableton Live in shows because it allows me the diversity to create my own sound palettes, add in effects, and take them away again easily. Crucially, I can control all of this via MIDI in Qlab, which adds important stability for the show, but still, retains a wide dynamic ...

July 11, 2017

Tour Managing Advice and Tips

July 9, 2017

A SoundGirls Guide to the Middle East

July 7, 2017

I AM THAT GIRL Seeks Volunteer Sound Engineers – Los Angeles – July 17 – 19th

July 7, 2017

In August, CWMF will host two shows; one, on August 5th, at Ace of Spades in Sacramento featuring Missing Persons and Butterscotch. The second will be on August 25th, at Sweetwater Music Hall featuring Shannon and the Clams. The August 5th and 25th shows are in conjunction with Girls Rock Sacramento and Bay Area Girls ...

July 6, 2017

Intern at the MidWay Music Festival – Sept 9th – Bloomington, Indiana.

July 5, 2017

Shared experiences involving good communication, transparency, and satisfying outcomes are what establish trust and demonstrate integrity, honesty, and reliability. All are critical elements to a great customer-vendor relationship.

July 3, 2017

Sherry Klein is an Emmy-nominated re-recording mixer and a pioneer of women in audio in both music and television. Sherry became a recording engineer at Larrabee Studios in the late 1970s – one of a handful of female engineers in Los Angeles at the time and possibly one of the only female re-recording mixers in ...

June 22, 2017

The Siemens W295 is a bridge impedance, fully discrete class-A push-pull output Equaliser designed in West Germany in the early 70s. The cassette size unit features input and output transformers, inductor based midrange, old and hard to find BCY58, SST117 and BCY 66 transistors and it has a 600 ohm input and output impedance, hence ...

June 21, 2017

In an industry where fees are kept close to everyone’s chest, it’s often hard to know what is a fair price for your time. Taking a job where I feel I have been ripped off in the fees department is never a way for me to feel like part of a team and produce my ...

June 16, 2017

In our past blog, Live Recording of a DVD of Setanejo, my colleague Karen Avila went through the crazy process of Brazilian DVDs. Although she was specifically referring to the ‘sertanejo’ style, most Brazilian artists record a DVD before going on tour. We only get one day of live recording. Also, some new singles are ...

June 15, 2017

Sydney SoundGirls Lunch – July 2 – 12:30 PM

June 14, 2017

‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness- only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate – only love can do that.’ Dr. Martin Luther King

June 14, 2017

If you’re looking for a way to build up your skill set in your spare time, setting up a basic studio at home could be the way to go.

June 8, 2017

Now more than ever women should support organizations that encourage equity and solidarity for women.

June 7, 2017

It has highlighted how easy it is to get caught in the norms or traditions of regular events. Sometimes it is important to reconnect and truly talk through details, explaining the new opportunities a venue or equipment has to offer. This way, as service providers, we can meet resources and skills we have, to create ...

June 5, 2017

Why would I allow my knockbacks to define me when I could choose to let my recoveries do so?

June 4, 2017

Intern Opportunity – for Bill Frisell – Australia

June 1, 2017

As monitor engineers, we view things from our perspective. We get excited about new software and equipment. However, at the end of the day, it is the performer who needs to be happy and confident onstage.

May 30, 2017

Do you consider yourself to be a master of one type of audio engineering or do you regularly practice different trades?

May 29, 2017

Brinda Sreenivas is a Freelance Sound Engineer from India. Born in Bangalore – India, her early life was filled with music, teaching herself to play piano by ear but this fell off when her parents were unable to send her to piano lessons. Her passion for the music industry never died even though she knew ...

May 28, 2017

SoundGirls Scholarship Application Now Open

May 28, 2017

Enter to win a three day Smaart Training at Schubert Systems Group

May 26, 2017

Singer, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker, Betty Moon shares her advice on how to release music and make a splash

May 25, 2017

Kansas City Internship

May 23, 2017

Soundgirls.org European Chapter Event Linkup with Association of Sound Designers: Pin the Mic on the Actor

May 23, 2017

SoundGirls.org European Chapter Event: Association of Sound Designers presents Foley Workshop with Tom Espinar

May 23, 2017

Why work as a Sound Associate? For one, if you’re at the start of your career, it’s an effective way to gain Sound Design experience or to work on a particular type of show. It’s also an opportunity to learn from more experienced Designers, and it’s a useful way to build relationships with production companies, ...

May 19, 2017

Down in the trenches of clubs keeping the vocals on top of the mix and loud enough in the monitors is a challenge. Here are some strategies that Karla Barrera utilizes.

May 17, 2017

You don’t have to clean the bathroom THE WHOLE TIME YOU’RE AWAY! – Or go to the supermarket. – Or cook. – Or do your own laundry…. You get the picture.

May 10, 2017

In Brazil! Here we do everything differently. In Sertanejo it’s common to record a new DVD instead of a new studio album, including, artists just starting their careers. Don’t ask me why.

May 9, 2017

Intern at Ladybug Music Festival

May 8, 2017

SoundGirls workshops in Muscat. Two workshops were held at the Classical Music and Arts Institute in Qurum, kindly supported by manager Thanae Pachiyannaki. The first workshop was for 10-15-year-olds and the second for 16+. Due to the interest booking had to be closed earlier than expected and a waiting list for places was created.

May 5, 2017

Apps, Videos, and Tools to help you learn how to design a stage plot, input list and patch a stage.

May 4, 2017

California Women’s Music Festival are seeking volunteers to run sound for their upcoming benefit show. They are seeking female-identified engineers for FOH and Monitors. They are also accepting female-identified people to intern for show crew. This is a good opportunity for people needing work experience. A letter of recommendation will be provided after a successful ...

May 4, 2017

Throughout the hiring process, I have noticed a trend with job candidates, in particular with their applications. So I thought I would highlight a few tips for people about to hit the job market and get those coveted interviews.

May 3, 2017

I’ve covered some of the things I have learned about radio mics here, but it’s a constant art of just doing what works and not being afraid to change the way things are done if they aren’t working the way you need them to for the job in hand.

May 1, 2017

Practice, patience, and a relentless desire to succeed -Erika Earl is the Director of Hardware Engineering at Slate Digital where she directs teams and engineers in the technical development of hardware products from concept to launch.

April 30, 2017

Klang is one of the first companies to bring a 3D in-ear monitoring product to the live music industry. They’ve made a good impression with many engineers and artists such as System of a Down and David Gilmore who have been using the system for their live shows, and Klang also won an award for ...

April 28, 2017

The most exciting thing, as a monitor person, was to hear repeatedly her desire to know more about the technical aspects. The more she knows, the easier and faster she can achieve her perfect in-ear mix.

April 26, 2017

Focussing on one specific end goal, or career level, as being the be-all and end-all also ignores how much you’ve achieved so far. Making a career in sound, or in any creative field, takes sacrifice and determination. Appreciate how far you’ve come and the successes you’ve had. You don’t get to mile 26 without passing ...

April 21, 2017

Tour NPR West May 2nd

April 21, 2017

No wonder we like touring – we’re basically channeling our inner caveman! I’m making light of it, but life on the road really does offer a sense of community that’s increasingly rare in modern life. We each have our roles to fulfill, which offers the opportunity for creative expression, problem-solving, and collaboration with others, and ...

April 19, 2017

Ableton can often provide more realistic sounds, greater flexibility in drag-and-drop (wildly editable) plugins, auto-looping, and can be easily controlled in a live setting.

April 17, 2017

The Future is Female and, in the drumming world, women are breaking their own glass ceilings by supporting each other – and now they have a voice.

April 15, 2017

Mentoring Opportunity Australia

April 15, 2017

Mariana Bahia has designed the ‘This Alienness and Me’, an immersive installation that explores her sense of self and the feelings of not belonging either to a place or group of people or both.

April 10, 2017

SoundGirls can intern for CWMF. July 16th

April 10, 2017

When we all come together to show our support globally, in all of our local communities we show that we are united together. Let’s continue to show our support for the advancement of women in business, education, music and the fine arts. Find a local women’s organization today and go to their events, support the ...

April 7, 2017

As a promo mixer you get to wear a lot of hats. You might be recording voice over, editing dialog, sound design, recording Foley or walla (background voices), and music editing.

April 5, 2017

Now there are many things outside of our control that can lead to failure. Those we are rarely able to change, but there are things as an individual we can do to prevent our failures.

April 3, 2017

Meegan Holmes has worked in live sound for over 25 years doing everything from system teching to mixing monitors and FOH. She is now in Global Sales for one of the largest sound system providers in the world, 8th Day Sound – Los Angeles.

April 1, 2017

Asle Karstad has worked for over 35 years in sound, and and refers to himself as a ‘sound producer’ – the person who guides the sound so the listener will get the most optimal experience. He has spent most of his time working with the Oslo Symphonic Orchestra, but is also very well known by ...

March 31, 2017

This festival is like nothing else in America. Its origin and functionality in our industry is modeled completely differently from any festival you will ever attend, work or perform at. I’ve been doing this festival since 2011 and have always worked as the house engineer for what I consider to be ‘pop-up’ venues; places that ...

March 29, 2017

When you work on a production, you never really know what sort of life it’s going to have after that initial run or tour. A production you designed two years ago may suddenly get another run, and you realise you need to dig out all your sounds and designs and make them work in a ...

March 28, 2017

SoundGirls.Org Mexico Chapter Conferences at ExpoSoundcheck 2017 Mexico City.

March 27, 2017

SoundGirls.Org at Frankfurt Pro Light & Sound – April 5 – 7.

March 24, 2017

Mixing sound is both an art and a science – a collaboration between the feeling, intuitive right-brain, and the analytical, logical left-brain. Last month I talked about critical listening and how, as a monitor engineer, to interpret a musician’s requests. This month we’ll examine how to separate different audio elements within a mix, and I’ll ...

March 22, 2017

What is important as a SoundGirl here is to keep in mind that we live this whole mix every day and that even if you want to direct and specialize in one style only, you’ll always have the opportunity to mix unusual instruments in the same job. This is what make the daily life of ...

March 17, 2017

It is important for the venue manager to share the strengths and weaknesses of the space. If structural support for rigging is limited, share that information before the booking is finalized, and have supporting documentation available as well. If the venue can only hold 100 people safely, make sure this information is clear and stick ...

March 16, 2017

Registration for the 2017 SoundGirls.Org Live Sound Camps for Girls is now open!

March 16, 2017

This is where the overall direction, sound design, and artistic licensing come into play. We can, with our best intentions, want something to sound authentic, however realistically, as designers and artists, we will borrow from different genres and times to make happen what we want to happen. This again, however, can come back to our ...

March 10, 2017

In these days of digitized media, many music lovers have pivoted back to vinyl records. Whether it’s because one prefers the “warmness” of their sound as opposed to digital, or if it’s simply the desire to have something tangible, vinyl is making a comeback.

March 8, 2017

Any time you’re working on a mix that’s going to broadcast, it’s important to ask for specs. Specs are essentially a set of rules for each broadcaster, such as: how loud content can be (overall average and peak levels), what format to deliver (files or tape) and how or where, and specific mix requirements (such ...

March 6, 2017

Soundgirls.org is pleased to host Zoe Milton, who will present a practical demonstration of wireless mic dressing – how to hide them, dress them and colour them. The seminar will be useful for anyone who has had to fit or may need to fit radio mics on actors, musicians or performers, whether for live music, ...

March 6, 2017

No matter how remote you are feeling, there is always someone who will share your enthusiasm and passion. The support and encouragement we are able to offer each other is unmeasurable. So next time you feel alone, know you are not. If you look hard enough there is always someone to lean on

March 3, 2017

. Watch for body language, understand the music, and listen. Do all these things and you will be well on your way to a creative experience mixing monitors. If you’re like me, the creative joy of nailing one person’s mix is way more exciting than mixing FOH for a ten thousand person show.

March 2, 2017

SoundGirls members can intern with Kevin from High Desert Music for Ladies Rock Camp – Los Angeles.

March 2, 2017

SoundGirls Representative and Senior Sound Technician for The Royal Opera House Muscat and Thanae Pachiyanakis General Manager for Classic Music and Arts Institute will lead a free workshop for young women and girls who are interested in learning more about sound engineering. Ideal for those who have a love for music and a head for ...

March 1, 2017

Sometimes an opportunity arises that is such a great combination of your skills and interests, you wonder why you didn’t think of exploring it earlier. My introduction to sound design for radio drama was this kind of opportunity.

February 27, 2017

“Mixing a club tour tends to be your first step as an engineer. It’s hard knocks, different gear, various spaces, nothing is ever the same. A lot of club gear it is broken, blown and bad, but that’s where I learned the most about phase reversal and troubleshooting. Clubs tours can accelerate one’s understanding of ...

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

She Shreds Seeks Women Production Crew for SXSW Show.

February 24, 2017

Radio Mic Placement in Musicals – Well, we had to pull the mics down the forehead. What seems like a small movement in position made a huge difference to the amount of level we could get from the mics.

February 23, 2017

Visit our crowdfunding campaign at Generosity.com to help SoundGirls.Org break the glass fader! Here’s a peek at some of the rewards available:    

February 22, 2017

There’s another sort of listening which is also vital, particularly for monitor engineers, and that’s the art of listening to what your artist is telling you. This is where we get into the realms of sound engineering as psychology!

February 20, 2017

“Through workshops like these I think we can change the current trends. Someday soon long gone will be the days of the lone SoundGirl.”

February 20, 2017

“Take every opportunity you can. You never know who you will meet now and then again meet later in your professional life. Believe in your skills and abilities, no matter how disingenuous that may feel in the moment or how loud the negative voice is inside your head. Find the people ...

February 17, 2017

Sound System for Andrea Bocelli -Arena da Baixada / Curitiba / Brazil: (L’Acoustics) 64 K1, 48 SB28, 64 KARA, 16 V-DOSC, 50 KUDO, 24 12XT, 108 LA-8 amplifiers, plus analog boards Midas XL4 x2 and XL3.

February 15, 2017

Help Promote Women in Audio.

February 15, 2017

“Female artists account for an important group of innovators and talents in the music industry. It is such an inspiration and honor to be a part of a festival whose aim is to celebrate them”

February 13, 2017

The battles we overcome today will become part of a much larger picture. Once again, we are left in the wake of this concert feeling that the learning that we gathered in previous challenges produces greater knowledge and success moving forwards.

February 11, 2017

New York – March 14, 2017 – Join SoundGirls for an evening learning about hearing health, live sound, noise induced loss and how to prevent it. Learn about IEMS and ear plugs and how to use them properly.

February 10, 2017

Netherlands- April 11, 2017 – SoundGirls invites you to experience 3D In-Ear Monitoring to its full extent: Klang will be presenting their 3D In Ear Monitoring system and products.

February 10, 2017

Allen & Heath dLive Training – April 19 and 20, 2017 We will be hosting two days of training, each day features two sessions -Morning Session – Beginner- Intermediate – Afternoon Session – Advanced

February 10, 2017

As tour managers, we look for effective sound engineers, stage-hands, and RF technicians who can problem solve their way through the touring minefield. Each trained in their specialty, with their own strengths and weaknesses. The audio field requires so many specialties; we have guitar techs, stage techs, tour managers, monitor engineers, safety coordinators, and more, ...

February 8, 2017

Bids become easier the more you do them. Sometimes you’ll land the gig and other times you’ll never hear from the client again. It’s not personal and maybe there’s nothing wrong with your bid – it might be that you’re not the right fit for the project. All of it is experience which makes it ...

February 6, 2017

Now I don’t know what I was expecting, but I certainly didn’t expect that the amp would come in pieces and I’d have to solder it all myself.

February 5, 2017

Sound Engineer Sune Snellman has invited us to shadow her doing soundcheck for ‘Trentemøller’ at the ‘Rockefeller’ venue in Oslo. Q&A afterwards. There may be a chance to view John Dee and Sentrum Scene venues housed in the same complex.

February 2, 2017

If you left this industry, you will still miss events. There is no magic wand where if you wave it you won’t miss things. You’re job as a parent is to lead your children to understand they are important regardless of events or activities in their life.

February 1, 2017

SoundGirls Presents Sound Reinforcement of Acoustic Instruments With Asle Karstad – Oslo – Norway Feb. 28th

February 1, 2017

The need for research before you embark on a location recording session, especially checking if it’s the right time/season/weather to capture the sound you need. He learned this the hard way after standing for several hours late at night (when it would be quiet) waiting for a clock to chime, only to find out the ...

January 31, 2017

Norway – SoundGirls Networking Session – Feb 28, 2017

January 30, 2017

Boots almost quit sound – signing up for classes with the Farmer’s Insurance Company, she was one test away from becoming a licensed insurance agent, when she got an email from Bobnet.org. It was a call looking for a Minneapolis based engineer to work with an up and coming band. “Thinking I had nothing left ...

January 27, 2017

This was a working church, so that meant every evening we had to be out of the building for two hours so that they could perform evening mass. We also had to be out of view entirely for the Sunday service. We took everything down and had to rebuild it for the Monday evening show.

January 26, 2017

She acknowledges how difficult it can be working as a woman in audio, and described her experience as “frightening,” and “overwhelming” at first because of the fast-paced workplace, and the lack of women in similar roles. In her experience Women have to put in more work just to be viewed as competent. She urges ...

January 25, 2017

Sennheiser Academy RF Wireless Seminar Come join us for a day of wireless microphone fun! The Sennheiser RF Seminar teaches how to plan for trouble-free operation in the toughest environments. Learn how to use multi-channel wireless microphones and wireless monitoring systems, or enhance your existing knowledge of these complex RF systems. The latest wireless technology ...

January 25, 2017

The spark was lit – a sound engineer I would be, and no-one and nothing was going to stop me. Stand back, world, here I come!

January 23, 2017

Each culture has it’s own stereotype, and Latin Americans in general – specifically Brazilians – are expected to be happy-emotional-hot-friendly people. As it is with any stereotype, (although this is not a totally wrong assumption), it is a generalization, and it is not our deep dark selves – of course. From my “insider” point of ...

January 18, 2017

I think that being able to share the experiences of other women is really empowering. I think that each of us as women who are doing well owes it to each other to give each other the tools we’ve learned along the way. I think that successful people are not threatened by the success ...

January 16, 2017

‘Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.’ Margaret J Wheatley

January 13, 2017

Then there is the equipment we are retiring old and outdated equipment, including; a full lighting rig that hasn’t been updated since 1984, PAs that have been parted and pieced apart for years, and many other items that should have been retired years ago. I finally get to move on from a light board ...

January 10, 2017

The more women share stories and knowledge it’ll allow other women who are interested in the field or who need assistance to come forward for that support. That’s the great thing about organizations like Soundgirls.org or Women’s Audio Mission that bring us together.

January 6, 2017

If I want more women to feel they have a place, in general, and in our industry specifically, I have to fight for it. I want to see more women in the sound industry, more active supporters of women working in sound, and more girls and young women actively pursuing careers in audio.

January 5, 2017

Join us on January 22st at 9:00 am for breakfast We are looking forward to meeting members from near and far.  Even if you are not attending NAMM you are welcome to join us. The La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney is close to NAMM allows members time to talk before the last day of NAMM starts. ...

January 5, 2017

Join us on January 21st at 7:00 pm for dinner and drinks We are looking forward to meeting members from near and far.  Even if you are not attending NAMM you are welcome to join us. The Gypsy Den is a good mix for vegans and non-vegans.  They are open until 10 pm and serve drinks. ...

January 5, 2017

Several of our members will be taking part in the historic march. Let’s march as a group.

January 4, 2017

Having realised that I definitely didn’t possess the skills to really get into theatre yet, naturally I thought ‘Well hey! Drama school sounds good!’, but little did I know that it was this exhausting, this time-consuming, and often just a little bit ridiculous. It is also, however, ridiculously rewarding and without a doubt the best thing ...

January 3, 2017

The Women’s International Music Network, She Rocks Awards and Laura Whitmore have graciously donated silver tickets to SoundGirls.Org.  These tickets are available to SoundGirls.Org members and available on a first come first serve basis. We ask that members who are able to purchase tickets do so, it is a great event and organization. Please request your ...

January 2, 2017

Join us for a two day Wireless Workshop with Gussie Miller and Brian Walker of Sennheiser. Gussie and Brian will lead a two day workshop on wireless and will cover topics from RF Best Practices, to the shrinking of the RF spectrum. Get hands on experience with the newest Sennheiser wireless technology, and gain ...

January 2, 2017

“Do not be intimidated by anyone. You have as much or more right to be there as anyone else”.

December 31, 2016

A polished resume (and LinkedIn profile!) can be almost as valuable to you now as they are when you’re in the middle of a job search. Keep your resume updated—always. We have compiled a list of articles to get you you started.

December 28, 2016

Ginny Suss is heading up the production team for the event. Ginny was a tour manager for many years and was routinely the only woman on the crew or anywhere backstage. Ginny hopes one story we can build from this amazing march and movement is of a primarily women-led production crew. She is currently seeking ...

December 20, 2016

Dear Members, We wish all our members a wonderful holiday season, wherever you are and however you celebrate. We hope you will take time to read our end of year newsletter here. Wishing you all the best in 2017 Karrie  

December 19, 2016

We are excited to welcome Toni Venditti as SoundGirls Chapter Head for Sydney Australia. We know Australia is a large country and hope to expand to other regions. SoundGirls.Org’s vision is to inspire and empower young women and girls to enter the world of professional audio and music production while expanding opportunities for girls and women ...

December 15, 2016

2016 Year-End Campaign. For a $20 donation we offering the SoundGirls 2016 Yearbook, including all of our feature profiles, the best of the blogs and articles and highlights from all our 2016 events, workshops, and camps. Your support will help to continue to grow our community that makes a real and lasting impact in ...

December 14, 2016

We are excited to welcome members from around the globe that will be attending NAMM. We have put together several events for our members to attend and we look forward to getting to meet everyone.

December 10, 2016

As a member of SoundGirls you get: Full access to the website and all content Participation in local meet-ups and tours organized or sponsored by SoundGirls.Org Additional discounts and perks from our friends in the industry ESSENTIAL LIVE SOUND TRAINING: HOW LIVE SOUND WORKS FOR SHOWS. SoundGirls Members get one month free. Register Here. Here’s what the Essential Live Sound Training consists ...

December 9, 2016

NAMM Mentoring Session – Join us for a Mentoring Session with Women Leaders in Professional Audio – January 19th 6:30 – 9:30 pm Anaheim

December 9, 2016

I started off as a musician and writer to a producer from my natural curiosity, and studied audio out of a love for sonic art, then realized the ultimate perk; it was the best way to avoid the ever creepy “What are you going to do for me?” engineer. (I can feel the silent nods) ...

December 3, 2016

At first I was intimidated by all of the gear, but now I’m so comfortable in the studio, and I want to help the musicians I work with to feel at ease in that environment as well.

December 2, 2016

Of course messing up something that doesn’t get fixed before it makes it into the show is not a habit to cultivate. But dwelling on the mistake you just made is not going to keep you focused in the moment and moving the show along.

December 2, 2016

Touring further afield is exciting, daunting, and a wonderful experience. It’s a privilege that most people can only dream of – to travel the world with a bunch of buddies and get paid for it. Some days amazing things will happen, some days things will go horribly wrong. But you’ll truly live life to the ...

November 30, 2016

It is Thanksgiving season, where I try to write out everything I’ve done this year and what I’ve accomplished to keep my perspective. So during my meditation and reflection I came up with the following question: When does it stop? When do I stop taking every single job that comes into my lap? When do ...

November 30, 2016

The two day workshop focused on the skills needed to properly tune a sound system using audio acoustical analysis software. Attendees were provided information on how to identify crossover points, optimal equalization, delay times and speaker placement.

November 29, 2016

On 18th of November, Oman celebrates ‘National Day’. Every year Omanis celebrate with great pride the independence from the Portuguese in 1650.

November 26, 2016

Annie is currently the Lighting & Assistant Tour Manager for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts who just finished up touring with Heart and Cheap Trick. In addition to her Tour Managing position, she is guitarist for her all female band Jackknife Stiletto.

November 18, 2016

Fair Labor Standards Act – Know the changes and how they might affect you.

November 16, 2016

You may get philosophical about your career. There’s a lot of questions about what your new life will look like. How do you want to balance work and a baby.

November 11, 2016

There is a power in being a woman in the music industry. Being confident and secure in who you are provides a sturdy foundation for the rest of your work, whether you are a tech or an artist.

November 9, 2016

The music component of a sound design is an area where a collaborative relationship with the director is crucial. Music is a subjective discipline, and directors can have definite choices about the music they want for a production. Sometimes this feels a bit restrictive for the sound designer as it can mean they have to ...

November 6, 2016

Warped tour is one of the most brutal tours I’ve done, in terms of schedule, exposure to the elements and levels of exhaustion. But It was over before we knew it. One day we’re saying “Oh MAN, a month left. It feels like we’ve been our here a year.” To the end where it became ...

November 4, 2016

So you’re heading off on your first tour – congratulations! It’s an exciting time and you’ll never be this new again, so enjoy it! You’re going to learn a lot on the technical front, but it’s also a lifestyle, and there are certain ‘soft-skills’ and behaviours which make life a lot more comfortable – so ...

November 2, 2016

Would Shakespeare shun today’s technology? Shakespeare utilized a sound department, using sound effects and they lowered actors in from the flys. Shakespeare’s plays would have originally been performed with young men playing the roles of women. Does that mean women shouldn’t be performing as well?

October 30, 2016

My best advice is whatever path you choose, make sure you live every moment. Get the most out of every relationship and connection you make along the way. I’ve been doing audio for only six years now, but not once has someone looked at my resume. I would be ignorant to say I’ve gotten to ...

October 30, 2016

GIRLSCHOOL is a music festival that celebrates women-identified-fronted bands and women artists. After spending a decade as a “sideman” in the alternative rock world, where you really don’t see a lot of other women around—onstage or on your crew—I started to really miss and crave the camaraderie of women.

October 27, 2016

Unfortunately, not showing who worked on an album, single, EP – or listing where the music was recorded – further perpetuates the current myth that music should be free. It also gives consumers the false impression that the music has magically come to be without hundreds of hours of work, careful consideration, execution and … ...

October 27, 2016

Sennheiser & Neumann are seeking two members of SoundGirls.Org to intern with the company during the 2017 NAMM show.

October 26, 2016

The tech booth was a switch-flip away from burning down the church

October 24, 2016

In line with Omani Women’s Day a group of sound girls took the opportunity to attend the first SoundGirls.org meet up in the Middle East. We are a hugely diverse group (already) with attendees from as far afield as Cuba and Australia. All members are currently residing within the GCC and working in live music, ...

October 20, 2016

Post-production can be a great fit and career move for someone with music skills and experience. While the skills are similar, there can be an expression of creativity and collaboration that is different from any experience in music.

October 19, 2016

SoundGirls.Org has a limited number of NAMM Badges for Members. Passes are on a first come – first served basis.

October 18, 2016

Thirty minutes before 2,500 guests are about to come through the doors and the headliner never got on the plane, there will be no show…I’m sure you can imagine the curse words that came out of my mouth at that time.

October 17, 2016

As a child I thought it would be the coolest thing ever to be a part of a major production like the Super Bowl. Doing audio, doing some cool stage designing or calling the shots that go live to all the viewers out there watching.

October 14, 2016

Finding ME Time – Even 5 minutes is so important.

October 12, 2016

Back in August this year, members of our Europe Chapter were offered a unique opportunity to get an inside look at one of London’s most iconic recording studios, The Church Studios.

October 8, 2016

SoundGirls.org are pleased to offer members a look behind the scenes at unique performing arts venue The Lowry, located in the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester. Members will get an in-depth look at the sound system for a large, multi-space and multi-purpose venue. The event will include a tour of both ...

October 7, 2016

As a woman in tech it can sometimes feel like we are fighting for recognition and it is troubling when those who write history choose to ignore women and the tremendous achievements they made. Women were instrumental in both sound engineering and computing from the beginning. Here are just a few.

October 5, 2016

RF is a complex subject, it’s beyond the scope of this article to go into great detail, so I’ll also offer a few links that will give you more in-depth information about the science behind it all – and it is science, as much as you’ll hear it referred to as a dark art!

October 5, 2016

I learned the ropes of every facet of running a label by being very hands-on in those early years, from overseeing an intern, to applying to festivals, to sending promos to indie record stores, to working with a publicist. I did all my own album art and somehow had the energy to do all of ...

October 4, 2016

SoundGirls.Org is honored to support the City of Terrace Library’s Girl Empowerment initiative to inspire girls and young women and ensure that all young people reach their full potential. SoundGirls.org presents a concert production workshop for teens. Attendants will participate in a variety of roles in concert preparation and even mix music for a live band. CALICO ...

October 3, 2016

Being pleasant and communicating properly without being a jerk, or having her defenses up, helps toward being treated as an equal member of the team. There are always exceptions to this rule, but by following her own advice, Beckie is still working and making it in this industry saying your character will take you much ...

September 30, 2016

This is about burning yourself out, stretching yourself too thin, and burning the candle at both ends. If other women in this field are anything like me, you really put forth a lot of effort. I mean a lot of effort. Likely more so than your colleagues to compensate for the fact that “you’re ...

September 28, 2016

This year California Women’s Music Festival moves to the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA on October 22, 2016. This one-day All-Ages Show is jam packed with speakers and music. This year California Women’s music Festival proceeds will go to Without Permission, a local anti-human trafficking organization.

September 28, 2016

Erin Barra has a wide ranging skill set educator, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and music technology consultant. Erin specializes in music technology integration, she works with artists/bands looking to integrate laptops and digital technologies into their writing, production and stage setups.

September 27, 2016

Trevor Waite has been part of the monitor team for The Who since 2007. He has worked along side the two monitor engineers Simon Higgs and Bob Pridden. He recently took over for Bob Pridden (who has recently retired from the road) who has mixed monitors for The Who and Pete Townshend for 50 years. ...

September 26, 2016

Of course our previous experiences will inform the way in which we approach new productions but it is important to bear in mind that there is always more than one way of mic’ing an orchestra, or a singer, or a drum kit! May we continue to be open to ideas and new ways of thinking.

September 23, 2016

LDI2016, October 17-23, 2016 in Las Vegas, is North America’s largest trade show for entertainment design & technology, including sound, as well as lighting, projection, staging, rigging, and software for all live events.

September 21, 2016

On the latest walk through it is all starting to come together. Equipment is installed, wired, and starting to work. It’s astounding how long it has taken and yet how quickly all the pieces are coming together.

September 19, 2016

Go for it and don’t be afraid! Take risks and try stuff that is completely different. My advice in general is that music is the thing that connects us whether young or old. Take the time to make whatever you are working on the best it can be, while staying on deadline. Race or gender ...

September 19, 2016

Here’s some information and ideas to help tackle student loans (it’s specific to the US but the general idea is the same no matter where you’re at). If you’re considering a degree or are still in school, see the later sections about how to minimize what you need in loans.

September 18, 2016

Articles published by SoundGirls.Org – Info on career development, system teching, history of sound, and production on events.

September 18, 2016

Natalie remembers what it was like being the only woman in her audio courses, she found it to be very isolating. So, Natalie decided to start a program specifically geared toward teaching audio skills to girls.

September 16, 2016

In part one, we covered file transfer between a video workstation and DAW and how to prep these materials for a sound editor. In this part, we will cover some of the basics of sound editorial.

September 16, 2016

CONNECTION. Keep meeting with, and talking to, as many people as you can, and build relationships. Every time you meet with someone, don’t necessarily expect to come out of it with a new job or opportunity. Hope to come out of it with a new friendship, mentorship, or connection. Ask them about their life, their ...

September 14, 2016

Behind the Scenes at Feinstein’s/54 Below – Broadway’s Supper Club, offers an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway’s best with world class dining in an elegant setting. Steps from Times Square, the club is known as Broadway’s Living Room, a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences alike. ...

September 14, 2016

As a sound designer, my sound effects library is one of my most significant resources. It is slightly insane how much time I devote to finding the perfect whoosh, drone, hit or random squishy sound for my sound design work. I can demo hundreds of versions of the same type of sound for hours, looking ...

September 10, 2016

SoundGirls.Org Workshops – Scheduled for Dec. 2016 and Jan. 2017 – Rat Sound Systems.

September 9, 2016

Our purpose is to give the band the best audio environment possible, so they can get on with their job – giving the audience a truly kick-ass performance!

September 7, 2016

California Women’s Music Festival at X-Fest

September 2, 2016

Training keeps your senses sharp and out of any ruts. Our hearing is very sensitive and in addition to protecting it, you need to keep it in shape.

September 1, 2016

Kirsty’s message is about being consistent, persistent and open to opportunities. She says “It’s great to have your heart set on a particular career in sound but don’t be put off if that doesn’t pan out at first. Once you know the fundamentals of sound, you can apply them to lots of different career ...

August 25, 2016

This is the one and only week for the entire year when the pressure of events are off and time is more flexible to address issues and try new things. I find this week to be one of our most important as it sets the tone for the year as well as gets everyone back ...

August 22, 2016

On social media not only do you need to remain professional, but you need to showcase your personality across all platforms.

August 21, 2016

This is an opportunity for an up and coming sound engineer to be a part of a special film with great ambitions, high future potential to be developed into a feature, crewed by a diverse and passionate young bunch. We are accepting all bids and would be honored and privileged to collaborate with any capable ...

August 19, 2016

There’s nothing like fear as a motivator, and if you’re not willing to risk everything, then what’s the point, right?

August 17, 2016

Los Angeles Intern Needed

August 17, 2016

As shows get bigger, sound systems become ever-more complex. Someone on your team has to make it all work together, and that person is the production engineer.

August 15, 2016

The two-day course will include both theoretical and practical sessions. Attendees will learn basic measurement and operational concepts through FFT-based (dual-channel) acoustical analysis software platforms, including how to measure and analyse the frequency content of audio signals, study the timing and frequency responses of electro-acoustic systems, and perform basic room acoustics analysis.

August 12, 2016

As a new monitor engineer, it can feel intimidating when the band turns up in front of you for the first time. Here’s a bunch of people who probably all know each other, who might be considerably older than you, and who all seem super-chilled and confident. And here’s you, about to play a major ...

August 10, 2016

With only a few weeks left until the beginning of the season, we are focusing on desk training. In particular, programming for monitor engineering. This article can be used as a tried and tested teaching aid for those new to monitors.

August 5, 2016

Sennheiser is looking for two SoundGirls.Org members to work AES. Sept 28 – Oct. 2 – Los Angeles. You must work all four days. Sennheiser would like two interns for AES. Interns will work with Sennheiser on Sept. 28 to set up their booth and speaker demo room. On Sept. 29 – October 2 they will ...

August 5, 2016

Julie was the lead sound engineer for the 2016 California Women’s Music Festival. Working from small venues to large festivals, she developed a stellar reputation as a sound engineer and continued working with equal excellence in all aspects of the industry.

August 3, 2016

Here are a few things to keep in mind when putting a mix together either as a volunteer, or as someone who wants some tips on how to clean up their own mix.

August 1, 2016

Must have skills include: a positive attitude, showing up on time, perseverance, having a solid understanding of signal flow, training your ear to hear different frequencies, time management, ability to take charge when needed, ability to troubleshoot technical issues and/or find resources, remaining calm under pressure, and being able to maintain a professional demeanor

July 27, 2016

Losing income, especially from a regular gig, can send even the most level-headed freelancer or small business owner into a slump. However, throwing a pity-party isn’t going to make the situation easier to manage.

July 22, 2016

Overall, my philosophy with my employees is that I’m a stepping-stone to whatever they desire next from their careers. My goal is to create an employee that is prepared, educated, and qualified for their next job.

July 20, 2016

Eid Al Fitir was announced last week, marking the end of Ramadan. The opera house is currently dark as we are out of season. This means that the strict rules of no music, no eating or drinking are more easily adhered to during this holy month.

July 15, 2016

How have you managed to keep up with the rapid pace of technology? It’s challenging. Reading trade magazines, going to conferences and being a part of organizations like AES and Infocomm are vital.

July 13, 2016

As an Associate, I think it is important to remember this is not my show. I may have artistic input, and if the director asks for something, I will work hard to make it happen. But I always keep the designer aware of any changes I have made

July 8, 2016

“ to make music sound good, you have to periodically change volumes. If something goes wrong, don’t freak out, you can fix it.”

July 6, 2016

Meet our Kansas City Interns.

July 5, 2016

It is all too easy to forget the enormity of our jobs here during our hectic season. The careful balance between respecting the Omani culture and delivering iconic opera and ballet from around the world is a constant.

July 4, 2016

Kira Roessler might not view herself as a groundbreaker and even downplays the fact that she has been paving the way for women in male-dominated fields for most of her adult life. She is a bass player, singer, and songwriter and is best known for her work with Black Flag and Dos.

July 1, 2016

“No, I mean, really… I work at a correctional facility in downtown Los Angeles.” He could tell I was totally confused.

June 29, 2016

They need to know what to do in inclement weather. They need to know who the point person is for every event. They need to have experience so they can think straight and have the necessary tools to keep themselves and others safe. They need comprehend the process and potential outcomes for Run, Hide, ...

June 26, 2016

The percentage of women continues to rise within working occupations across the globe, tech and the music industries both being included. But with women only making up 5% of music producers and engineers in the music industry, we continue to set the bar high by taking control of our own careers and using that hustle ...

June 24, 2016

Ah, the unpaid, post-graduate internship. You know the one I mean: the one that has no defined time period, expects you to work an undetermined schedule (yet still be able to commit to 30+ hours per week), promises great connections, will probably have you doing nothing but “gopher” work the whole time…

June 22, 2016

A Brief History of Theatre Sound Consoles with Autograph Sound. A Big Thanks to Peppe Mallozzi for sharing his knowledge with SoundGirls.Org

June 17, 2016

A pattern was definitely emerging of young women taking bold risks to get what they want out of life

June 16, 2016

One of the best discussions I had in my early days as a sound designer was with a vocal coach. We use to discuss listening to the whole play rather than just the elements of the sound design.

June 10, 2016

Unlike many touring engineers, June is the slowest time of year for me. Because I work for a graduate school/seminary, I follow the traditional American rounds of school semesters. The beginning of summer is my maintenance time.

June 3, 2016

One of the technical challenges in post-production is sharing media between video and audio. Here’s a basic overview of how it works

June 2, 2016

There are many ways to define success, define yours by setting some goals that are achievable quickly and others that might take more time and work towards those goals. Instead of striving for perfect, strive for successful.

May 30, 2016

As a full-time sound engineer, she is involved in making people feel the emotion in the music the way that she does, albeit a little differently. Whether it’s pushing up the fader for a particularly awesome guitar solo or dialing in the perfect vocal effect for a more intimate song, it’s hugely rewarding to watch ...

May 27, 2016

Becoming an educated listener and engineer has definitely impacted the way I look at my own music when developing my songs in a recording session. For one thing, not only am I analyzing the way everything sounds,

May 20, 2016

As a Canadian working in the music industry, it often feels like my lack of American citizenship is impeding me from furthering my resume. I frequently hear from American bands and techs how tough the Canadian border crossing can be. While I can empathise, as I am not a fan of borders, the flip ...

May 16, 2016

As I’ve been working in this industry, I’ve began to notice a trend: nobody wants to pay an audio engineer properly. Something that I’ve done to make sure I get my value is to learn other aspects of event production. It’s hard to justify any less pay when I’m able to do more than someone ...

May 9, 2016

Twitter chats continue to grow in popularity within the Twitterverse. The variety of subjects that can be found to discuss is amazing. A chat can boost engagement with customers, influencers and like-minded individuals all over the world. That’s why I love Twitter chats and participate in a handful of different chats myself. From time to ...

May 7, 2016

California Women’s Music Festival is seeking audio interns for their annual festival on October 22, 2016

May 6, 2016

A year ago, April contributed a post to Designing Sound about being a Woman in Audio. She examines the progress women have made over the past year and discrimination beyond gender.

May 4, 2016

Continuing education in life is important, and it is vital in any audio professional’s career. The learning curve is large, the technology is always changing, and to continue improving your craft it will be important to keep studying.

May 2, 2016

Jenny Douglas is a front of house engineer and tour manager. She has worked with numerous artists including In This Moment, Walls of Jericho, Napalm Death, Stick To Your Guns, Amity Affliction, Relient K, New Found Glory, Russian Circles, Senses Fail and The Get Up Kids.

April 29, 2016

While I was working at South by Southwest, I went to go check out a performance from a friend-band downtown. The bar was the usual dive, narrow and rectangular, not much in the way of sound equipment. While the friend-band was setting up, I noticed that the engineer was, to put it mildly, drunk as ...

April 27, 2016

Last month, I reviewed Complicite’s The Encounter from a sound design perspective. This month, I wanted to get an insider’s view from the sound operators, Helen Skiera, and Ella Wahlström.

April 22, 2016

QLab is my software of choice for play back in musicals and plays. QLab is a Mac-based piece of software that I have found it to be robust, flexible, and quick to program. If you need a playback engine for music tracks or sound effects and you have a Mac, then it’s absolutely worth looking ...

April 20, 2016

On a rainy day in April, I made the trek across the Bay from the Central Valley to meet up with the Bay Area SoundGirls. Despite the bad weather, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself watching the most enjoyable play I have seen in years.

April 15, 2016

Part two of Samantha’s series on being an efficient and successful boss.

April 11, 2016

When you hear the term “catwalk”, you probably think of a fashion show. The deep house music beings to play in your head (which I’m actually playing as I type). You can almost see the bright lights and picture the fashionably dressed models “cat walking” on the narrow runway, dressed in the clothing and ...

April 8, 2016

One of my first interviews in LA – and worst interviews – came through an industry job website. I saw an ad for a sound mixer for a “film with an up-and-coming director”. I sent my resume asking if they needed a sound assistant.

April 6, 2016

Heather discusses her procedure for effectively soundchecking new artists.

April 4, 2016

Suzie Brutke-Smurdon has always loved music and knew she wanted to be involved in the music industry, but being a musician and performing in front of a crowd was not for her. Instead, she started looking at audio engineering with a plan of going into music production. She is now the Co-Owner of Cedar ...

April 1, 2016

My official title for the week was “Tour Manager,” which confused me at first because originally I thought all that tour managers did was book shows (and I’d had about diddly-squat to do with that). But by the end of the very exhausting seven days, I figured out that the role of TM was ...

March 30, 2016

You have a bunch of awesome equipment, you have awesome musicians, and you need to get the sound from the musician or SFX playback computer through all that awesome equipment and out into the world or recorded in some way.

March 25, 2016

How do you teach the basics of sound reinforcement, when you still find yourself learning from the shows you work? This was the question I was left asking myself after I was asked by the City of Ottawa’s Community Arts and Social Engagement program to develop an introduction to sound course for women.

March 23, 2016

A quality leader can make or break any business or project. As the boss, you are the face of the team. What your team does reflects on you, and vice-versa. If you’re unorganized, or don’t know your crew, or have no goals, how can you expect to lead anyone anywhere?

March 19, 2016

It’s an inescapable fact that the music business is a male-dominated industry. Lately I’ve noticed a springing-up of more discussion groups and surveys focusing on the roles of women in touring, and why there aren’t more of us. As you’d expect, I get asked about it a lot.

March 18, 2016

When running sound you may be tied to the board for long extended periods of time. Having a survival kit with your needed personal accessories is a must.

March 11, 2016

Working for someone else and managing a project yourself aren’t apples to apples when it comes to pay.

March 9, 2016

The planning team has to think of everything that might be utilized in multiple spaces, how the venues can share the tech, and which venue has priority. On top of that, you have to consider the needs of the bookstore and meeting rooms. How the dining area will serve and seat several hundred students ...

March 7, 2016

Personal growth and professional growth work hand in hand for me. The more I expand my mindset, the greater the possibilities. Julia Child said it best “You’ll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.” So why should we stop learning, right?

March 4, 2016

There’s this moment that occasionally occurs when I’m working on a project in the studio. I like to call it “The Evil Genius Moment.” It happens when I’m sitting in a vaguely uncomfortable wheelie chair in a studio in front of the board, my elbows on the console, my head in between two speakers, eyes ...

March 2, 2016

A man is whispering into my left ear. I turn my head to face him but the guy on my left smiles and shakes his head. It’s not him: my first experience of live binaural sound has confused my ears.

February 29, 2016

Norah always hung out with the FOH engineers and asked a million questions about how stuff worked and why they did what they were doing. Norah loved the technical aspect of how things worked

February 27, 2016

Anya and Anna hang vertically, not in a J/curved shape like other typical line arrays. · Typical line arrays require physical aiming to achieve a desired coverage (which is where the curved shape comes from), whereas the benefit of the ADAPTive™ systems is being able to digitally steer and control each transducer in the system ...