WCA #533 with Mike Fraser – Mixing, Psychology, Workflow, Managers, and Starting as a Janitor

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, and more.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

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

Links and Show Notes: Mike's Website Matt's Rant: Reignite the Spark! Credits:

Guest: Mike Fraser

Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith