Working Class Audio
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.
Episodes
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mastering and lathe cutting engineer Natalie Bibby who works at AIR Studios in the U.K.. Natalie has worked with Kraftwerk, Bring Me The Horizon, Lola Young, Jimmy Eat World, The Vaccines, Lewis Capaldi, GIRLI, and CATTYShe's also led a world-class mastering workshop at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, UK.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Early musical influences
- Starting in rec...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back guitarist, producer, and mixing/mastering engineer Alex Crescioni to talk about Extreme Metal production. Alex is known for his work with Burton C. Bell, Deverauxx, and Siglos.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Extreme Metal
- Techniques
- Sounds
- Room Tone
- Business
- Survival
- Letting Go
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer/engineer/mixer and record label owner Don Setaro. Matt and Don get into a deep dive discussion of the re-issue process for former Pavement drummer, Gary Young's album "Hospital For The Chemically Insane". Former WCA guests Dan Johnson and Justin Perkins chime in to talk about their role in the process.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Pavement
- Gary Young
- Dete...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer/engineer and mixer Ken Sluiter to delve into the intricate process of stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing. They discuss the challenges of finding and organizing original material, the importance of matching to comparison masters, and the unique aspects of each project. Ken shares insights on the ingestion process, the role of research in understanding original recordi...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Dan Johnson of Audio Archiving Services and Catherine Vericolli of Central Audio Archiving to do a deep dive into the world of audio archiving, preservation, and restoration.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Analog Tapes
- Analog Machines
- Modular Digital Multitracks
- DAT Machines
- DASH Machines
- Pro Digi
- Retrospect
- Mezzo
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Links to Dan
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back John Cuniberti who produces, engineers, mixes and masters records for many artists including most notably Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, The Dead Kennedys, and Chicken Foot. John originally appeared WCA #005 back in 2014 and returns to do a deep dive into his OneMic recording concept.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- OneMic Series
- Dynamics
- Acoustics
- Placement
- Tempo
- 2 Track ...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning producer/engineer/mixer Gena Johnson who has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, and John Prine.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Leave your ego at the door
- Make people feel comfortable
- Listen to the artist
- Labels are business partners
- Word of mouth work
- Feminine energy in production
- Women in the industry
- Classical voice training for 12 yea...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer electrician, Mike Blodgett to discuss electricity and pro audio!
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Isolated Grounds
- Isolation Transformers
- Ground Rods
- Power Conditioners
- Apartment Power
- Home Studio Power
- Electrical Safety
Links and Show Notes:
Matt's Rant: How You Listen
Credits:
- Guest: Mik...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer and 3D audio geek, Hans-Martin Buff to discuss mixing Peter Gabriel's I/O as well as his own project Tearjerkers.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Tearjerkers
- Peter Gabriel
- Real Word Studios
- Binaural Mixing
- ATMOS
- Format Haters
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer, Producer, Mixer Steve Dierkens. In this conversation, Steve shares his journey from as a succesful enginer working in film in California to a professional audio engineer and producer living in Canada. He discusses his early influences, the transition to a professional career, and the lifestyle changes that came with moving to Canada. Steve reflects on the challenges of...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy winning Mixer, Producer, & Mastering Engineer Jon Rezin who has worked with Natalia Jimenez, One Direction, Andy Grammer, BoA, and Santana.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Working Remotely in Ohio
- Mixing
- Saving Time
- Skills
- Network
- Building Relationships
- The Masked Singer
- American Idol
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Recording and Mixing Engineer Steve Genewick. Steve gives us the full behind the scenes look into the making of the new Spinal Tap record "The End Continues". From the initial phone call to the release of the record and movie we get into the details.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Initial Phone Call
- Where to Record
- Setup
- Mics, Preamps, etc..
- Mixing
- Mixing in ATMOS
- WIG D...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Guitar Center
- Dropping Out Of College
- Paying Dues
- Sustained Energy
- Failin...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference as well as multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and audio engineer Kerry Rose to talk all about backing up and archiving audio.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- 3-2-1 System
- Best Practices & Considerations
- Insurance & Liability
- Personal Experiences
- Travis's Altadena Fire Experience
- Kerry's Nevada Cit...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In 2008, Schneider was nominated for the German music award Echo for his work on "Kapit...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Ady Parzentny. Adrian Parzentny is a German‒Polish music producer, audio engineer, and creative adventurer. With over 13 years of travel and music production experience, Adrian has recorded traditional musicians across Morocco, the Sahara Desert, and beyond — often in remote villages, mountain ranges, and DIY setups built inside vans and hotel rooms.
In This Episode, We ...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and musician Assad Lakkis, the creative force behind Bull Funk Zoo and owner of Bull Funk Studios in Dubai. Assad’s career blends boundary-pushing rock, funk, and experimental sounds with his work producing and recording artists from around the world, making him a central figure in the Middle Eastern music scene.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The Bu...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, Toby Lloyd who runs Tiny Triumph Recordings in Wellington, New Zealand. Toby's career spans working in film (The Hobbit Trilogy, Avatar, Mortal Engines) as well as music by playing a central role in the New Zealand Music world.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Producing And Mixing Music
- Rooftop Recording Studio
- Meditation And Cold Plunge
- Punk Rock...
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer/engineer/musician Pierre de Reeder. Pierre owns and runs 64 Sound and is a member of the band Rilo Kiley.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Rilo Kiley
- LA Survival
- 64 Sound
- Dave Trumfio
- Recording on 8 Track Cassette
- New Studio Business Model
- Bonding with the Landlord
- The Hunt
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Mark Pistel. His extensive credits include influential work with Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and Consolidated, as well as notable collaborations with artists such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Grace Jones, Hercules and Love Affair, Chuck Prophet, Rykarda Parasol, Machines of Loving Grace, Holly Herndon, Los Mocosos, and many others.
In This Episode, We Dis...
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