{"id":17631,"date":"2021-09-16T16:41:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=hot-news&p=17631"},"modified":"2024-01-03T09:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T08:12:24","slug":"women-in-pro-audio-amy-truong","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/stories\/women-in-pro-audio-amy-truong\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Pro Audio: Amy Truong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“I get to play a small role in bringing happiness to mass amounts of people!” <\/em>– Amy Truong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2017, The Atlantic<\/em> put out an article aptly titled, \u201cWhy Aren\u2019t There More Women Working in Audio?\u201d Apropos, because the percentage of women working in pro audio (gleaned from various demographic statistic sites) is roughly 10%, with the remaining percentage consisting of men. This is probably not a shocker for most people. Still, despite the glaring disparity, L-Acoustics aims to spotlight all the phenomenal women behind the scenes at our beloved shows and events\u2014and hopefully encourage other aspiring women who wish to enter this growing industry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEET AMY TRUONG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

She’s a Vietnamese American born and raised in Orange County, California, who wears various titles such as Monitor Tech, A2, Patch Tech, or as she likes to call it, \u201can audio plumber.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn audio plumber is essentially a patch person\/audio technician. In a live setting, they lay down the foundation, aka the plumbing (cabling). They are usually the first in line to troubleshoot an audio problem on stage. Their job is to support the FOH and monitor engineers so that they can focus on mixing,\u201d Amy explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting into pro audio wasn\u2019t a clear path for Amy. A band geek growing up, she was involved in the marching band and drumline. \u201cI loved drumming and didn\u2019t really know what else to do with that. Being in drumline made me realize I enjoyed being part of a team with a common goal and taught me that everyone\u2019s role is important, no matter how big or small that part was. That gave me a sense of purpose. Now I just feel that same way about working with an audio team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GETTING INTO PRO AUDIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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After attending a Vans Warped Tour and watching the audio crew work, Amy knew she wanted to work in live sound for music and concerts but didn\u2019t know where to start. She ended up learning audio through the theater department at her local community college, Fullerton College. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the best decisions I\u2019ve ever made. If someone is just starting out, I highly recommend learning through theater because it forces you to work with different personalities and departments\u2014lighting, video, wardrobe, etc. It\u2019s important to have a general idea of the whole operation and to understand the bigger picture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy then worked in audio for California\u2019s world-renowned theme park built from humble beginnings, Knott\u2019s Berry Farm, and the American global cruise line, Royal Caribbean. \u201cNow, I work as an employee\/contractor for multiple live sound companies. I also feel fortunate that during the pandemic, I worked at a virtual production studio. It isn\u2019t the same without an audience, though, so I\u2019m hopeful that everything will go back to \u2018normal.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as early struggles with getting into pro audio, she mentions that most of her issues were internal. \u201cAs a 5\u20191\u201d woman and person of color, I didn\u2019t know if I\u2019d ever be taken seriously in the audio industry. As I\u2019ve progressed in my career, I\u2019ve built up confidence and learned that none of that matters as long as I just focus on my work.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EVERYONE HAS A FAVORITE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOne of my favorite tours I\u2019ve been part of is the Vans Warped Tour with Rat Sound. It\u2019s a tough tour because you\u2019re waking up in different parking lots every day, and it\u2019s like audio boot camp patching 9-10 bands a day. But it was a very monumental moment in my career because I finally came full circle as it was what got me interested in audio.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her fave resources for pro audio are Dave Rat\u2019s blogs and YouTube channel, SoundGirls.org, DcSoundOp\u2019s YouTube channel, and all of her colleagues on Instagram.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHALLENGES AS A WOMAN IN PRO AUDIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Most women have learned first-hand that many tech industries have their challenges, and Amy\u2019s experiences have been no different. \u201cOn multiple occasions, I have been stopped and questioned by security because they don\u2019t believe I\u2019m part of the crew, even with proof or my laminate pass. I\u2019ve also encountered situations where the local union crew didn\u2019t listen to me and my instructions, but they\u2019ll do anything my male colleagues asked them to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the occasional challenges, Amy loves what she does. \u201cI get to play a small role in bringing happiness to mass amounts of people! And when my colleague Hector Picon\u2014 his Instagram is @infernoride, if you want to check him out\u2014 told me he used some of my Instagram content of my cable management videos as examples to his students in Guatemala City, I was extremely flattered. That really made me happy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy also loves that there is always something new for her to learn or get better at with pro audio. Therefore, she\u2019s never bored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMY\u2019S ADVICE TO OTHER WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis goes for any gender. If this is really your passion, please don\u2019t give up. Don\u2019t be discouraged if you aren\u2019t where you want to be, and don\u2019t compare yourself to others\u2014that is only a distraction. Focus on your own path and being the best version of yourself. Take advantage of the free resources that are out there on the internet and network with everyone you can. There are great techs and engineers out there who will share their knowledge; you just have to seek that information yourself. And the best advice I ever received was to surround myself with the right people, be a sponge, and buy a P-Touch label maker!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also cites that being organized, having cable management, and paying attention to detail will get someone very far. \u201cPeople will take notice,\u201d she assures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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