SoundGirls Podcast

Darcy Proper: four-time Grammy award-winning mastering engineer

Darcy Proper is a four-time Grammy award-winning mastering engineer whose work has covered everything from vintage re-issues to cutting-edge immersive audio releases. She has had the pleasure of working for international artists such as Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennett, Steely Dan, The Eagles, Ozark Henry, Porcupine Tree, Peter Maffay, David Garrett, Jane Ira Bloom, Blind Guardian, and Helloween just to name a few. Her career started off in NYC, followed by a 14-year stint in Europe, and now she’s
returned to the US and looks forward to continuing her work here, closer to home.

Marla McGuire: Primetime Emmy-Nominated supervising sound editor

Marla McGuire has worked as a sound editor and supervising sound editor for over 20 years in television and film and has worked on over 70 feature and episodic titles. As such she has seen the many changes the industry has gone through. From 24- track tape to the various digital workstations battling to become the industry standard, she’s experienced the evolution to where we are today with pro-tools. She started her career working as part of the production sound team on TV movies. This has proven to be invaluable to her career in post sound.

She has recently served as the supervising sound editor for the long-running series Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, as well as the highly acclaimed Showtime limited series Your Honor. Marla has been nominated for two Primetime Emmys for her work on Dead by Sunset and See Jane Run, as well as three MPSE Golden Reel Awards for Jean-Claude Van Johnson, Prep & Landing, and Commander in Chief.

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Vickie Sampson: sound editor, producer, writer, & director

After a successful and award winning 40 year career as a Supervising Sound Editor with over 200 feature film credits, Vickie Sampson retired six years ago to devote her time and energy to directing. She continues to work on sound  projects for developing filmmakers as her time permits.  

She has directed 7 award-winning short films, over 15 commercials and PSAs.  She has an Emmy, 4 Golden Reel Awards and has worked on Oscar winning  films for sound. She was one of twelve women (out of 600) selected to the Directing Workshop for Women from AFI. 

She has also created and teaches post-production and filmmaking classes to  students at USC, AFI, UCLA, Cal State LA, Video Symphony, Ball State University and guest lectures to LA Post Production Group and LA Final Cut  Pro Users Group. 

She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since  1988 in the Sound Branch, the Motion Picture Editors Guild since 1973,  Motion Picture Sound Editors, and is Emeritus Board member of the Alliance  of Women Directors, where she was also one of its original members in 1997.

Marcela Rada: recording, editing, mixing, & mastering audio engineer

Marcela Rada has several years of experience as a sound engineer recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for independent artists. She has worked across music genres as well as symphony orchestras, film scoring sessions and ensembles. She holds a Bachelor of Music with a major in Digital Audio Arts from the University of Lethbridge, and a master's degree from Berklee College of Music with an emphasis on Music Production, Technology, and Innovation. Her master’s thesis focused on immersive audio and its application to 360 videos for Virtual Reality and social media platforms. Her experience as a college professor and lecturer has motivated her to become a mentor for those who seek one-on-one instruction in recording and mixing techniques. 

Jan McLaughlin: production sound mixer for film and television

TW // sexual abuse

 

Jan McLaughlin has worked as a production sound mixer for film and television since 1992; currently retired, two Emmy statues adorn her kitchen shelf. Her final film project -- "The Many Saints of Newark" -- is scheduled for theatrical release in September of 2021.

Kelly Kramarik: audio, podcast, mixing, and recording engineer

Kelly Kramarik is an extremely versatile freelance audio engineer based in Denver, CO. With a degree in Advertising, Theatre, and Music Technology, Kelly goes beyond sound design to understand all aspects of production. Her Master's Degree in Recording Arts from the University of Colorado, Denver brings another level of professionalism and experience.

Versatility is crucial to be a successful audio engineer. Working as a podcast engineer at Legal Talk Network, an audio engineer at Starz, and a freelance recording and mixing engineer, Kelly understands how audio differs across platforms, audiences, and topics. Additionally, Kelly has experience working as a production sound mixer and post production mixer, expanding her scope and ability to work in any stage of audio production. Kelly understands the delicacy needed for classical concerts but also the impact of dialogue in the film industry.

Kelly is proud to be a woman in audio, helping balance audio's mainly male-dominated industry. She brings new perspective, insight, and skill to each project she touches. Her ability to get along well with others and make every project as smooth and enjoyable of a process as possible makes her an invaluable asset to any team.

Heather Augustine: touring A1 for theatre

Heather Augustine is an audio engineer currently touring around the US with Broadway-style shows. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology, with an emphasis on Sound Design, and has been on the road for the past 8 years. During her touring career, she has worked on a variety of shows including Billy Elliot, Dirty Dancing, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Miss Saigon. Currently, she is the A1 for the first national tour of Mean Girls.

Michelle Couttolenc: Oscar & BAFTA winner, Re-recording mixer for cinema

Passioned by sound and cinema since an early age, Michelle started working in sound for films 15 years ago. 

She specializes in re-recording mixing for cinema. 

In April 2021, she was honored with Best Sound Oscar, Bafta, and CAS for the film Sound of Metal.

Lise Wedlock: Foley Artist and Sound Designer for film, tv, and gaming

“Using my background in dance and physical theatre, I enhance the characters, timing and textures of a films sound track. I have worked as a sound designer on many live action and animated tv series. Being in the mix and creating with the directors and musicians has helped me to better integrate my foley sound effects on feature films. The ‘source’ is the base of the recording process. Bringing real, organic objects into the recording studios and playing along with picture, under severe time restraints, is quite the recording session.”

Mary Broadbent: Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Guitar-Backline Tech

Mary Broadbent is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Guitar-Backline Tech who’s been in the music touring industry for 16+ years. She’s tour managed for artists such as Clairo, The Mowglis, Magic Giant, The Staves, Loote, Wrabel, and production managed/stage-managed the festival Girlschool and She Rocks Awards 2018 & 2020. In 2015 she added Guitar-Backline teching to her skillset working for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Against Me!, Plain White T’s, and Tegan and Sara. She serves as a TM/PM mainly but pulls double duty Tour Managing & Teching when tours require it. She lives in Los Angeles, and during this 'pause' in the touring industry she's been working as a Covid Compliance Officer for the ABC/Disney Show REBEL, while also keeping up with her new corgi pup and writing music.