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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The podcast currently has 539 episodes available.

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February 19, 2024WCA #479 with Richard Carrasco - Punk Rock, Electrical Engineering, Sync Libraries, Lame Contractors, and New Studio Construction
My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Composer/Mixer Richard Carrasco, who runs FullWave Studios in Eastvale, California.
In this episode, we discuss
South Los Angeles
Weekend Cleaning
Middle Child
Playing Guitar
Community College
Electrical Engineering Degree
Punk Rock
GODSNATAS
Creating a Label
Book Your Own Fucking Life
Electro Magnetics
US Navy
Freelance Recording
Garage Studio
New Studio Construction
Job Flexibility
Haverstick Designs
Lame Contractors
Taking Over Construction
Sync Libraries
Creating Clinics
Live Instruments for Libraries
Matt's Rant: Update on School
Links and Show Notes
Fullwave on Haverstick Designs Site
Fullwave Studios Site
Richard on Instagram
Credits
Guest: Richard Carrasco
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h
February 12, 2024WCA #478 with Javi Bañuelos - Work Ethic, Day job Balancing, Keeping the Family Happy, Tchad Blake, and Justifying Purchases
My guest today is audio engineer Javi Bañuelos, who has worked with Kayla Von Der Heide, Manantial de Fuego, Daise. , and Kiki Diago, Dreamlover.

In this episode, we discuss
Victorville, CA
Tchad Blake
South Bay
Hawthorne, CA
Sibling Influence
Drumming/Playing in Bands
Old School Parents
Work Ethic
Demos to Records
Mix with The Masters
Losing Sleep
Pricing
Payment Plans
Dayjob Balancing
The Railroad
Communication
Hearing Protection
Growing the Audio Biz
ATMOS
Sonos
Audeze
HEDD
Home Studio
Family Dynamic
Roommates and Neighbors
Word of Mouth
Being an Introvert
Keeping the Family Happy
Justifying Purchases
Matt's Rant: The Cold Hard Truth
Links and Show Notes
Javi on Instagram

Credits
Guest: Javi Bañuelos
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 6min
February 05, 2024WCA #477 LIVE From NAMM 2024 Part 2 - Imposter Syndrome, Mixing Remote, ATMOS, Self Promotion, and Carrots and Celery
WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM 2024. My guest is Andrew Scheps. Andrew is a mixing and recording engineer, producer, and record label owner in the United Kingdom. Andrew's work with various artists includes Green Day, Low Roar, Adele, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hosier, My Brightest Diamond, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay Z, and Black Sabbath.

In this episode, we discuss
Structure of The Day
Andrew Talks to Awesome People
Carrots and Celery
Imposter Syndrome
Not Living in LA
Mixing Remote
Soundflow
Other Professions
Mailbox Money
Selling Gear
Shopping for Gear
ATMOS
Steve Genewick
Greg Penny
Room Simulation/Virtualization
Self Promotion
Q&A
Memphis Recording Scene
Diversification
Matt's Rant: Getting to Work
Links and Show Notes
PMC
Andrew on Instagram
Andrew on WCA #009
Andrew on WCA #300
Credits
Guest: Andrew Scheps
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 8min
January 29, 2024WCA #476 LIVE From NAMM 2024 Part 1 - State of ATMOS 2024, Home Setups, Stereo Rebuilding, Catalog vs Front Line Work, and The Naysayers
WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM. My guests, Steve Genewick (Paul McCartney, Robert Cray Band, Mary J Blige ) and Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins) talk all about ATMOS.

In this episode, we discuss
State of ATMOS 2024
Headphones and Speakers
Home Setups
DIY Aspects
Economics of ATMOS
Stereo Rebuilding
Catalog and Front Line Work
Artist's and ATMOS
Tracking for ATMOS
The Naysayers
Consumer Electronics
Stereo and ATMOS at the Same Time
Delivery
Smaller Rooms
Matt's Rant: Charting Your Own Path
Links and Show Notes
PMC
Brad on WCA #095
Brad on WCA #280
Steve on WCA #070
Steve on WCA #324
Brad's Site
Steve's Site
Credits
Guest: Brad Wood & Steve Genewick
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 4min
January 22, 2024WCA #475 with Brian Vibberts- Learning Everyday, Getting Fired, Building Confidence, Bruce Swedien, Networking, and Cardboard Patch Bay's
My guest is Grammy-winning recording & Mixing Engineer Brian Vibberts, who has worked on projects for Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Disney, and Metallica.
In this episode, we discuss
Portland, CT
School Band
Chorus
Buying Vinyl
Early Recording Experience
NASA
Shuttle Challenger Accident
Switching Majors
Berklee College of Music
Asking to Be Paid
Parents Business
DJ Business
Right Track Recording
Learning Everyday
Cardboard Patch Bay
The Hit Factory
Getting Fired
Sony
More Skills
Building Confidence
Bruce Swedien
Being Diverse
Moving to Los Angeles
Over Qualified
Home Studio
Navigating LA
Joining Groups
Networking
Working From Home
Dinosaurs
Opportunities
Star Trek
Matt's Rant: Patience
Links and Show Notes
Brian's Site
Brian on Instagram
Credits
Guest: Brian Vibberts
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 14min
January 15, 2024WCA #474 with Luke Argilla- Snowboarding, The Eureka Moment, Drum and Bass Music, Working in ATMOS, and Adventures in Freelancing
My guest is Luke Argilla, a Grammy-nominated Mixer / Music Producer. Luke has worked on projects by Wu-Tang Clan, Summer Walker, and Slauson Malone 1, plus he's a member of the famed Drum and Bass Group Bachelors of Science.

In this episode, we discuss
Bay Area Raised
Playing Guitar at 11
Punk Rock Music
Communications Academy
Hip Hop
Snowboarding
Dr. John Barsotti
Analog at SF State
Working in Tahoe
Deciding on College
The Eureka Moment
Drum and Bass Music
Bachelors of Science
IATSE Local 16 Union
Dolby Labs
Working in ATMOS
ATMOS in Nightclubs
Adventures in Freelancing
Splitting Time between LA and SF
Importance of Family
ATMOS in an Apartment
Getting Work
Matt's Rant: Networking

Links and Show Notes
Luke's Site
Blinq Digital Bix Card
Credits
Guest: Luke Argilla
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
54min
January 08, 2024WCA #473 with David Rideau- The Tracking Guy, The Wisdom of Jam and Lewis, Mentoring by Bruce Swedien, Staying in the Box, and Recording in Denmark
My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James.

In this episode, we discuss
The Louisiana Connection
Growing up In Phoenix
Audiophile Dad
Mom's Musical Family
ASU
Social/Psych
The Scully Tape Machine
Arizona State Fair
The US10 Freeway
Audio Workshops
West Lake Pro
The Car Wash Session
Mentoring by Bruce Swedien
80 hour Weeks
All About Relationships
The Wisdom of Jam and Lewis
Recording in Denmark
All Over The Map
Not Being Extravagant
Mixing at Home
Staying in the Box
ATMOS
Janet Jackson ATMOS Work
Stems vs Tracks
No Mobile Rigs
Matt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024

Links and Show Notes
David's Site
Pablo Muniguia on WCA
Kevin Becka on WCA
Blue Zones
Gut Biome
Credits
Guest: David Rideau
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 9min
January 01, 2024WCA #472 with Leslie Ann Jones Part 2- Operating at a High Level, Exceeding Low Expectations, Surrounded by Greatness, Being Open to Growth, and The Importance Travel
My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. This is part 2 of a two-part interview.

In this episode, we discuss
Operating at a High Level
Being Present in a Session
Professionalism
Mix Magazine
Skywalker Sound
George Lucas
Surrounded by Greatness
Knowing Your Limitations
Being Open to Growth
Riding Faders
Institute for Recording Arts
Be Yourself
Finding Mentors
Retirement
Buying an RV
The Importance of Travel
Matt's Rant: Who You Spend Your Time With

Links and Show Notes
Leslie on Linkedin
Leslie's Profile at Skywalker Sound
Credits
Guest: Leslie Ann Jones
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
56min
December 25, 2023WCA #471 with Leslie Ann Jones Part 1- The Big Chair, Enjoying a Challenge, Cheat Sheets, The Automatt, Contributing as an Engineer, and Punching Above Your Weight
My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones.

In this episode, we discuss
Growing up in Beverly Hills
Spike Jones
PA Company
ABC Studios
Capital Studios
Education Via Hi-Fi Mags
Creating Cheat Sheets
The Big Chair
Danny Thomas's House
Going to Rehearsals
Playing with Cousins
Doing Live Sound
Self-Taught Path
Contributing as an Engineer
Tascam Half Inch 4-Track
Sherwood Oaks Experimental College
Enjoying a Challenge
West LA Music
Punching Above Your Weight
The Automatt
Fred Catero
The Bay Area
First Digital Recording
Tony Williams
The Great American Music Hall
Freelancing
Staff Recording Jobs
Synching Machines
Phil Ramone
ISDN
Matt's Rant: Taking Things off Your Plate

Links and Show Notes
Leslie on Linkedin
Leslie's Profile at Skywalker Sound
Credits
Guest: Leslie Ann Jones
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 6min
December 18, 2023WCA #470 with Jeanne Montalvo - Human Jukebox, 24 Hour Engineer, Classical vs Latin Music Recording, Podcasting, and Getting Work
My guest is Audio Engineer/Producer Jeanne Montalvo, who has worked with Ivy Queen, Making Movies and Ruben Blades, Flor de Toloache, and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria, Renee Goust, Erni Lu, and Lucy Kalantari.

In this episode, we discuss
Dominican Republic
Settling in New York
Music in Household
Classically Trained
Distracted by Musicality
Tendonitis
Human Jukebox
Georgia State
Foreign Language Studies
Studying in Barcelona
Starting from Scratch
Falling Asleep on Mackie Manuals
What is a Buss?
AES Paris
Jim Anderson from NYU
The BANNF Center
Tanglewood Festival
Opera Gig
Doing Podcasts
Live from Latino USA
24 Hour Engineer
Classical vs Latin Music Recording
Getting Work
Being a Women in Audio
Needs-Based Audio Gear
Podcasting
Matt's Rant: Persistence

Links and Show Notes
Jeanne on Linkedin
Jeanne on Instagram
Sara Carter WCA #194
Sara Carter WCA #382
Steve Jobs Video #1
Steve Jobs Video #2
Credits
Guest: Jeanne Montalvo
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 3min

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How many episodes does Working Class Audio have?

The podcast currently has 539 episodes available.

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