Soldering for Beginners – Los Angeles
Soldering is an essential skill for audio engineers and technicians. Being able to build and repair your own cables can save you money and get you out of a tight spot when it matters most.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn proper soldering techniques applicable to live sound, studio work, and beyond. Participants will build XLR and TRS or TS cables to take home for continued practice.
The class will cover the fundamentals of creating high-quality solder joints, an overview of basic soldering tools, and important safety practices.
Please bring your own soldering kit—see below for suggested options. If you’re unable to bring a soldering iron, contact us at soundgirls@soundgirls.org and we will do our best to provide a loaner.
- Register Here
- May 18, 2026
- 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Location TBD – Eagle Rock/North Hollywood Area
- Ages 16+
- Open to all genders and non-binary people
- Free – but accepting donations to cover the cost of materials
- Space is limited to 20
Required Tools to Bring to Class
- Soldering Iron – Soldering Iron Kits
- Soldering iron holder
- Damp soldering iron tip cleaning pad (often a sponge one supplied with iron holder) or Brass Wool
- Wire stripper/cutter, sharp Knife (pocket knife, box cutter, small hunting knife)
- Solder – Resin core, not acid core.
- Optional Basic continuity meter (Multimeter) or cable tester (1/4″ and XLR)