Working Class Audio

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Winning Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer Brendan Duffey who has worked on projects for Bruce Dickinson, Devon Townsend, Sheryl Crow, Kendrick Lamar. Brendan is also the Senior ATMOS mastering engineer for Million Dollar Snare.

• Relocation
• Studio build
• Atmos mixing
• Hip-hop projects
• Bruce Dickinson
• Genre diversity
• Berklee degree
• Teaching plans
• Pricing growth
• Networking
• Grounded mindset
• Peaceful living
• Career evolution
• Encouragement

• Brendan Duffey on WCA #231
• Jack Endino on WCA #174
• Brendan's Site
• Million Dollar Snare

• Guest: Brendan Duffey
• Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Legendary rock mix engineer Mike Fraser to discuss his 40+ year career crafting iconic records for Aerosmith, AC/DC, & more.

• Mixing approach – Keeping it minimalist & focusing on the song
• Time management & career longevity in the music business
• Building trust with high-profile artists in the studio
• Gear & workflow preferences – Why he sticks to SSL consoles & NS-10s
• Adapting to the industry’s shift to digital & remote work
• Navigating band dynamics & working with creative personalities
• Dropping Out of School
• Starting as a Janitor

• Mike's Website

• Guest: Mike Fraser
• Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes George Bokos who runs Grind House Studios Athens in Athens, Greece. George has worked with numerous bands including ALL SINS UNDONE, CALYCES, COSTIN CHIOREANU, and BLACK KAISER.

• Grind House Studios Athens

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes George Bokos who runs Grind House Studios Athens in Athens, Greece. George has worked with numerous bands including ALL SINS UNDONE, CALYCES, COSTIN CHIOREANU, and BLACK KAISER.

• From Musician to Studio Owner
• Studios In Athens
• Working With Remote Clients
• Working with Drummers
• Nap Time in Athens
• Sunlight Over Isolation
• Choosing Gear That Makes an Impact
• Being Part of The Team

• Grind House Studios Athens

• Guest: George Bokos
• Host/Engineer/Producer/Editing: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference who has worked worked on projects for Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few. Travis is also the host of the podcast Progressions: Success in the Music Industry.

Travis recently lost his studio in the fires in Altadena and this episode is all about that.

• The LA fire’s impact on Travis’s home and studio
• The challenges of rebuilding after disaster
• Community support in times of crisis
• Key lessons on insurance and coverage gaps
• Backup strategies for audio professionals
• Using AI and cloud services for recovery
• Planning a flexible studio rebuild
• First responders and aid efforts
• Protecting your gear, business, and home

• Travis's site
• Travis's podcast
• https://musicares.org/
• https://www.wearemovingtheneedle.org/

• Guest: Travis Ference
• Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mastering Engineer Justin Perkins who has worked with The Replacements, Rufus Wainwright, En Vogue, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Shania Twain, Jellyfish, Johnny Cash, The All-American Rejects, Rickie Lee Jones, Donna Summer, Busta Rhymes, Jason Mraz, Lucero, Hanson, New Kids on the Block , Sum 41, Asia

Justin Perkins' success as a mastering engineer is not solely based on his audio skills but also on his meticulous approach to business operations. His emphasis on automation, client communication, and data management provides valuable lessons for anyone in the audio industry seeking to optimize their workflow and deliver exceptional service.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mastering Engineer Justin Perkins who has worked with The Replacements, Rufus Wainwright, En Vogue, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Shania Twain, Jellyfish, Johnny Cash, The All-American Rejects, Rickie Lee Jones, Donna Summer, Busta Rhymes, Jason Mraz, Lucero, Hanson, New Kids on the Block , Sum 41, Asia

Justin Perkins' success as a mastering engineer is not solely based on his audio skills but also on his meticulous approach to business operations. His emphasis on automation, client communication, and data management provides valuable lessons for anyone in the audio industry seeking to optimize their workflow and deliver exceptional service. Enjoy!

• Streamlined Project Intake & Communication
• Automation & Templates
• Client Experience
• Mastering Workflow & Tools
• Data Archival & Backup

• Justin's Site
• WaveLab: Mastering software.
• iZotope RX: Audio repair and quality control.
• Samply: Lossless audio delivery and approval platform. Use Code WCA20
• OmniFocus: Task management software.
• Backblaze: Cloud backup service.
• NeoFinder: Hard drive cataloging software.
• Thunder Bay 8 and Mini 4 (OWC): External hard drive enclosures.
• Carbon Copy Cloner: Backup software.

• Guest: Justin Perkins
• Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mixing Engineer David Stagl who has worked on projects for or with North Point Community Church, Christ Fellowship(West Palm Beach, FL), Eagle Brook Church (Minneapolis, MN), musical artists: Kristian Stanfill, Jesus Culture, Passion, Phil Keaggy, North Point Music and in broadcast: Discovery Channel, HGTV. Corporate: Home Depot, Wyndham Vacations, and Motorola.

• David's Site

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mixing Engineer David Stagl who has worked on projects for or with North Point Community Church, Christ Fellowship(West Palm Beach, FL), Eagle Brook Church (Minneapolis, MN), musical artists: Kristian Stanfill, Jesus Culture, Passion, Phil Keaggy, North Point Music and in broadcast: Discovery Channel, HGTV. Corporate: Home Depot, Wyndham Vacations, and Motorola.

• Post Production
• Broadcast
• Audio Books
• Worship Sound
• Dolby ATMOS
• Live Sound Mistakes
• Audio Professionals in Religious Settings
• Immersive Audio for Churches
• Worship Audio Challenges and Solutions
• North Point Church

• David's Site

• Guest: David Stagl
• Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt is joined by Chris Selim from Mixdown Online ‪and Lij Shaw from Recording Studio Rockstars to discuss our NAMM 2025 experience.