Creative and detail-oriented BMus graduate with a specialisation in Music Technology, with hands-on experience in audio production, live sound engineering, and studio recording. I'm passionate about using technology to shape soundscapes, with a strong understanding of DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt quickly to solve technical and creative challenges in fast-paced environments.

Sarah Faulkner

Creative and detail-oriented BMus graduate with a specialisation in Music Technology, with hands-on experience in audio production, live sound engineering, and studio recording. I'm passionate about using technology to shape soundscapes, with a strong understanding of DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt quickly to solve technical and creative challenges in fast-paced environments.

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Creative and detail-oriented BMus graduate with a specialisation in Music Technology, with hands-on experience in audio production, live sound engineering, and studio recording.
I’m passionate about using technology to shape soundscapes, with a strong understanding of DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt quickly to solve technical and creative challenges in fast-paced environments.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Sound Operator at Padraig Trehy’s ‘Stupid August’
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Recorded live-on-set music, assisted with mic placement to avoid shadows, maintained quiet set discipline for clean audio takes, and collaborated with directors and videographers in a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Padraig Trehy’s ‘Stupid August’
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Supported setup and breakdown of recording sessions; assisted lead engineer with mic placement and patch bay routing; operated DAW (Reaper) while the engineer handled the desk; managed file backups and session organisation; contributed to a preliminary cut of the score.
Live Sound Technician at Freelance (Various Venues)
January 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Operated FOH and monitor systems for live bands; conducted soundchecks and troubleshooting; used digital mixing desks (Yamaha QL5, CL5); operated Qlab alongside monitoring mics for theatre productions.
Lighting Desk Operator at Freelance (Various Venues)
January 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025
Operated ETC ION Lighting Console and Avolites Tiger Touch II; worked with both pre-designed cues and on-the-fly lighting for live bands.
Sound Engineer (Freelance) at CSM Recording Studio
January 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Setup and breakdown of recording sessions; mic placement and artist setup; patch bay routing; DAW operation (Reaper, Pro Tools or Logic) alongside analog mixing using an Audient ASP console; used analog compressors and different pre-amps; recorded for student bands, classical projects, and the IME ensemble.
Sound Engineer Intern at RTE Cork
September 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Shadowed sound engineers while filming live broadcasts of the Today Show; gained hands-on experience in running sound for live television.

Education

BA (Hons) in Music at MTU Cork School of Music
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dante Certified Level 1
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
Manual Handling
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other