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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.

Copyright: © Copyright 2017 Working Class Audio All Rights Reserved.

Latest Episodes:

WCA #365 with Alex Allinson - Cooking, Parallels, Presentation, Running a Studio, and Taking the Crooked Path Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

My guest is Alex Allinson, producer/engineer, and co-owner of The Bridge Sound and Stage in the greater Boston area.

In this episode, we discuss:

Interning
Being Driven
Taking the Crooked Path
Cooking
Parallels
Not Coasting
Avoiding Growing Stale
Moving On
Diverse Clients
Presentation
Running a Studio
Saving For the Future
Financial Mentors

Matt's Rant: End of The Year Downtime

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Alex Allinson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #364 with Chris Collier - Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your Worth Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

WCA #364 with Chris Collier – Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your Worth

My guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Collier, who has worked with Lynch Mob, Mick Mars, Korn, Whitesnake, and many more.

In this episode, we discuss:

Fathers Influence
Home Studios
Getting Your Name Out There
Identity Crisis
Being a Homebody
The Drive of Recording
Just Doing It
Discovering Pro Tools
Getting Involved
Controlling Your Destiny
Recording Dave Grohl Style
Moving to Vegas
Mick Mars
Client Tree Branches
Realizing Your Worth

Matt’s Rant: Remembering the Bigger Picture

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Chris Collier
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #363 with Chaz Root - Classical Training, Going Blind, 4 Track Mastery, and Residential Recording Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

My guest is producer, engineer, and mixer Charles Root III, better known as Chaz Root of Electric Owl Works Recording in upstate New York.

In this episode, we discuss:

Root History
Playing Bars
Drinking Ages
Classical Training
Stuttering
Going Blind
Garbage Picking Stereos
Wah Wah Discovery
Rudy Van Gelder
4 Track Mastery
Starting Small
Electric Owl Works
Residential Recording
Finances

Matt's Rant: Taking a Break from the Audio PartyLinks and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Chaz Root
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #362 with Matt Ross-Spang - New Studio, 60's and 70's Inspiration, 30,000 Feet Of Cable, 15% Redneck, and Nice But Not Too Nice Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Ross-Spang. This is Matt's second appearance on WCA.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sam Phillips Recording
New Studio
Crosstown Concourse
Sun Studios
Workflow
Steven Durr
Wiring
30,000 feet Of Audio cable
Aesthetic Choices
15% Red Neck
60's and 70's Inspiration
Custom Headphones System
Howard Hughes OCD
Nice But Not Too Nice
The Price of Wood

Matt's Rant: Staying Positive

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Matt Ross-Spang
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #361 with Patrick Keane - Tinkering, Being Prepared, Choosing Gear, Room Building, and Problem Solving Lessons Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Today, my guest is Portland, Maine-based mastering engineer Patrick Keane.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up w/out Screens
Tinkering
Problem Solving Lessons
Being Prepared
FOH
Producing
Discovering Mastering
Bob Ludwig
Choosing Gear
Selling Gear
Room Building
Finances
Retirement

Matt's Rant: A Belated Birthday Celebration

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Patrick Keane
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #360 with Bryan Matheson - Keeping a Studio In Business, Always Learning, Good Landlords, and RTFM! Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

Today, my guest is studio owner, engineer, composer, and vocalist Bryan Matheson who owns and runs Skyline Studios in Oakland, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

Teac 2340
PCM Beta
Leos Pro Audio
Skyline Studios
Converting A Warehouse
Chips Davis
Ad Work
Keeping Outside Noise Out
Client Growth
Keeping a Studio In Business
Always Learning
RTFM
Covid Survival
UVC Lights
Good Landlords
Live Streaming
Sustaining Waves
Work/Life Balance

Matt's Rant: Use It or Lose it!

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Bryan Matheson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #359 with Will Yip - Feeding Off Stress, Setting Goals, Power of Routine, Investment in Songs, and Hard Working Parents Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

Today, my guest is Grammy-nominated record producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and musician Will Yip who has worked with Lauryn Hill, Panic! at the Disco, Blacklisted, and many others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Hard Working Parents
Strict Upbringing
Drums
Feeding off Stress
Falling in Love with Recording
Free Demos
Setting Goals
Mom's Basement Studio
Buying into a Studio
Investment in Songs
Starting a Record Label
Management
Power of Routine
Taking Care of Your Body

Matt's Rant: Complacency

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Will Yip
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #358 with Robert Carranza - East LA, Lessons from Musicians, Gear vs. Good Songs, Listening, and Family Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is 4x Grammy Awarded Mixer, Engineer, Producer Robert Carranza. Robert has worked with Ozomatli, Marilyn Manson, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and many others.

In this episode, we discuss:

East LA
Black Sabbath
Music Today
First 4 Track
Bruce Swedien
Floating Assistant
Studio Managers
Pagers
Paul Rothchild
Getting Fired
Lessons from Musicians
Asking Questions
Listening
Emotion
Money Management
Gear vs. Good Songs
The Beatles
Mentors
Ego
Family

Matt's Rant: Communication

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Robert Carranza
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #357 with Michael James - Small Town Strategies, Dolby Atmos, Alternator Records, Shelter In Place, and a Room of 100 People Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

Today, my guest is producer, mix engineer, and artist Michael James. Michael has worked with Hole, L7, Robben Ford, A.J. Croce, and many others. This is Michael's second appearance on the show.

In this episode, we discuss:

Reflecting on Petaluma vs. Los Angeles
Balance
Pandemic Related Changes
Fiber Internet
Rogue Amoeba
Zoom
Dolby Atmos
Alternator Records
Shelter In Place
Alternative Audio Business
Tire Balancing
Having Open Plans
Small Town Strategies
Room of 100 People

Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos Update

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Michael James
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #356 with Todd Hutchisen - Blinders on Head Down, Serving the Scene, Anti-Trend, Triple Sessions, and Family Balance Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

Today, my guest is musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer Todd Hutchisen, co-owner of Acadia Recording Company located in Portland, Maine.

In this episode, we discuss:

Taking Ownership of Acadia
Studio Names
Tripple Sessions
Rudy Van Gelder
Don Zientara
Anti-Trend
Gear Restraint
Buying and Building Once
Analogies
Studio Ownership
Blinders on Head Down
Family Balance
Financial Philosophy
Serving The Scene
Safe Covid Sessions

Matt's Rant: Knowing when to say Yes or No to Gigs

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Todd Hutchisen
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab

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