Working Class Audio

By 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 su... more

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How many episodes does Working Class Audio have?

The podcast currently has 539 episodes available.

Working Class Audio episodes:

March 21, 2022WCA #379 with Margaret Luthar - BANFF, NPR, Moving to Big Bad LA, The Studio Bubble, and Fancy Cocktails
My guest is Broadcast Recording tech and Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Margaret Luthar.

In this episode, we discuss:
Moving to LA From Nashville
NPR
Welcome to 1979
Chicago Mastering Service
What Works and What Doesn't
Finding the Right Software for Each Client
The Value of CRM
Living in Norway
BANFF
Canadian Immigration Drama
Pennsylvania Origins
Why NPR After Cutting Vinyl?
Acknowledging the Studio Bubble
Work-Life Balance & Freelance
Benefits of a Corporate Environment
Moving to Big Bad LA
Mary Mazurek on WCA
The Importance of Always Learning
Running For a Clear Mind
Staying Mobile
Fancy Cocktails
Acclimating To a New Place
Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos Update

Links and Show Notes
Domes of Energy
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Margaret Luthar
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
56min
March 14, 2022WCA #378 with Ryan Ulyate - Self Taught Skills, Making a Living, Vibe Patrol, Dolby Atmos, Tom Petty, and Whatever It Takes
My guest is Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO.

In this episode, we discuss:
Growing Up In California
Family and Music
Dad's Influence
Hollywood Saxophone Quartet
Crappy Musician Turns Into Kick-Ass Recording Engineer
Building Model Kits
Self Taught Skills
Studio Sound Recorders
Whatever it Takes
Foot In The Door at Studio City
Old School Industry Behaviors
Working on Sad Eyes
“Est” Training
Alain Chamfort
Making a Living
Working with Craig Harris
Television Sound Design
Jeff Lynne
Shut Up and Let The Artist FIiure It Out
Ringo, George, and Paul
Tom Petty
The Highway Companion
Mudcrutch
Vibe Patrol
Topanga Studio
Dolby Atmos
Tesla X Atmos
Financial Advice
Matt's Rant: Just Doing It!Links and Show Notes
Ryan’s Site
Robert Scoville on WCA
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Ryan Ulate
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 1min
March 07, 2022WCA #377 with Rob Folson Jr - DMV, Go Go Music, Working for the Church, 9 to 5 Audio, and The Drag that is Commuting
My guest is a producer, engineer, mixer, Rob Folson Jr., who has worked with Rare Essence, The Chuck Brown Band, Ceelo Green, Citizen Cope, Blackbyrds, The Huck-a-Bucks, Tracey Lee, Black Alley, Greg Rice, Leonard Taylor-Arron Burroughs.

In this episode, we discuss:
The DMV
Quitting College
Go Go Music
Discovery of Recording
Sequencers
Playing The Kennedy Center
Church Mixing
Working for the Church
Charles Harris
A/V for the NIH (National Institute of Health)
Benefits and 401K
The Drag that is Commuting
Home Studio
Studio One
Dealing with Burnout
Matt's Rant: Helping UkraineLinks and Show Notes
Rob's Site
Sound Toys
Doctors without Borders
World Central Kitchen
The Red Cross Society of Ukraine
UNICEF
Stephen Dent
Soundcraft Tape Machines
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Rob Folson Jr.
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h
February 28, 2022WCA #376 with Brian Charles- Zippah Recording Studio Fire, Community Support, Band Directors, Studio Insurance, and The Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally
My guest is Brian Charles, producer, engineer, mixer, writer, educator, guitarist, and plug-in designer. Brian has worked with The Sheila Divine, Dispatch, Weakened Friends, Marina and the Diamonds, The Gigolo Aunts, and Mike Slap. Brian is the owner of Zippah recording, which suffered fire damage in December of 2021.

In this episode, we discuss:
Moving Around As a KId
Boston
Grade School Rock Band
Early Recording Discoveries
Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally
Band Directors
Being a Tape Op
Writing and Producing
Zippah Recording Studio Fire
Making Improvements
Studio Finances
Water and Smoke
The Smell of a Campfire
Community Support
Studio Insurance
Manufacturer Support
Transatlantic Reverb
Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos Update

Show Notes
Zippah GoFund Me
Michael James on WCA
Pete Wiess on WCA
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Rant Notes
Dolby Learning Site
Best Practices from Dolby
Steve Genewick on WCA
Dave Way on WCA
Brad Wood on WCA
Credits
Guest: Brian Charles
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 17min
February 21, 2022WCA #375 with Hillary Johnson - Home Ownership, Pandemic Records, Experiencing The Symphony, Home R&D, and The Love of Recording Bands
My guest is New York-based recording engineer and producer Hillary Johnson. Hillary has worked with Bootblacks, Bell Hollow, The Prids, and Second Still. This is Hillary’s second appearance on the show. Her first appearance was on WCA #003.
In this episode, we discuss:
Home Ownership
Moving To the Exurbs
Future Home Studio
Livestreaming DJ
Home R&D
AV Design
Learning Logic
Home Studio Plans
House Buying Process
Experiencing The Symphony
Having Your Own Space
Having a Day Job
New York Recording Ecosystem
Studio Closings
Pandemic Records
The Love of Recording Bands
Matt's Rant: Collectors and Users
Links and Show Notes
Hillary on WCA #003
Dan Alexander on WCA #335
Dan Alexander’s Book on Gear
Hillary’s site
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Hillary Johnson
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
59min
February 14, 2022WCA #374 with Kolton Lee - Target Karaoke Machine, Dumpster Diving, Working with Jacquire King, Finding Your Role, and the Green Beret’s of Audio
My guest is mixer, engineer, producer Kolton Lee. Kolton worked with producer Jacquire King for several years and has worked with artists such as Daughtry and Shania Twain. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In this episode, we discuss:
Cave Creek, AZ
Target Karaoke Machine
Garageband
Dumpster Diving
Craig Schumacher
Cave Creek Studio
The Need to Grow
Moving to Nashville
Working with Jacquire King
Session Documentation
Green Beret’s of Audio
Finding Your Role
Working Multiple Jobs
Financial Advice
Moving Back to Arizona
Working with High Profile Artists
Getting Reestablished
Luna and Apollo’s
Matt's Rant: Audio and FameLinks and Show Notes
Kolton’s Site
Jacquire King on WCA
Craig Schumacher on WCA
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Kolton Lee
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 7min
February 07, 2022WCA #373 with Mark Abrams - Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSL
My guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams.
Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drummer for Dweezil Zappa), Kid Runner, and Lydia Loveless. Mark is also the content manager for Puremix.

In this episode, we discuss:
Matt’s Shower Voice
Growing up in Illinois & Ohio
Supportive Family
Discovering Audio
Conservatory of Recording
Weather
Skipping the Bar for the SSL
Bullshit Studio Behavior
Parents Basement Studio
Getting Financially Savy
Working Jobs You Hate
Work Ethic
Working for Sweetwater
Doing Post Work
Nintendo Games
Las Vegas
Building a New Studio
Carl Tatz Designs
Watching Vance Powell Work
Puremix
Intention
Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast
Zapier
Matt's Rant: Staying on Top of Your MoneyLinks and Show Notes
Quickbooks Link
Mark’s SIte
Chris Graham on WCA
IRS Website
Puremix
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Mark Abrams
Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 23min
January 31, 2022WCA #372 with Glenn Schick - Mastering Without Speakers, Customer Service, Audio Travel Tips, Streaming Levels, and Working Remote
My guest is Grammy-Winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick. Glenn abandoned his old mastering rooms in Atlanta and masters all of his records on the go, on headphones, and travels the world doing so.

In this episode, we discuss:
Queens Upbringing
Discovering Recording
Transitioning To Mastering
Moving to Atlanta
Atlanta Hip-Hop
Customer Service
Downsizing
Working in The Box
Mastering Without Speakers
Retraining the Brain
Room Simulation Software
Audio Travel Tips
Artificial Intelligence
Streaming Levels
Vinyl Mastering
New Communities
Working Remote
Matt's Rant: Our Passion
Links and Show Notes
Glenns Site
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Glenn Schick
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
57min
January 24, 2022WCA #371 with Pete Morse - Mixing for Video, Sketchy Contractors, Working From Home, Camaraderie, and Frozen Dance Parties
My guest is Pete Morse, who runs Red Vault Audio in Portland, Maine.

In this episode, we discuss:
Portland Studios
Red Vault Audio
WWF
Working From Home
Building a Studio at Home
Studio Build Details
Sketchy Contractors
Camaraderie
Mixing for Video
Stock Music Creation
Perfectionism
MTV Influence
Pink Floyd
0% Financing
Streamdeck
Worklife Balance
Frozen Dance Partys
SBA Counseling
Family Communication
Matt's Rant: More Backup Talk!Links and Show Notes
Pete's Studio
Pete on Instagram
Pete on Linkedin
Synology
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Pete Morse
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 5min
January 17, 2022WCA #370 with Nikki McGuinness - Farm Life, Studio Building, Thinking on Your Feet, Pygmy Goats, and Falling Off Ladders
My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England.

In this episode, we discuss:
Farm Life
Building a Studio
Contractors
Open Recording Spaces
Learning to Record
The Corporate World
Low-Grade Depression
Health Issues
Thinking on Your Feet
Pygmy Goats
Loving Life
Ladders
Creative ventures
Choosing Gear
Sylvia Massey
Matt's Rant: Capturing Stories
Links and Show Notes
Nikki's Studio
MX80 Sound
Mike Wells on WCA #113
Rob Christensen
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Leave Matt a message.
Credits
Guest: Nikki McGuinness
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
54min

FAQs about Working Class Audio:

How many episodes does Working Class Audio have?

The podcast currently has 539 episodes available.

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