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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.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer/engineer and mixer Ken Sluiter to delve into the intricate process of stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing. They discuss the challenges of finding and organizing original material, the importance of matching to comparison masters, and the unique aspects of each project. Ken shares insights on the ingestion process, the role of research in understanding original recordings, and the potential of AI tools in audio restoration. The discussion also touches on the future of mixing and the evolving landscape of music production.
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing.
 • The process involves gathering original assets and recreating mixes.
 • Each project is unique, requiring a tailored approach.
 • Matching to a comparison master is crucial for accuracy.
 • Researching the original recording can provide valuable insights.
 • AI tools can assist in stem separation but have limitations.
 • Finalizing mixes involves careful listening and adjustments.
 • The future of audio mixing may involve more AI and technology.
 • Understanding the original recording process is key to successful rebuilds.

Links and Show Notes:Ken on WCA #166
Matt's Rant: Music Expo/AES/NAMMCredits:Guest: • Ken Sluiter
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #570 with Ken Sluiter – A deep dive into stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Dan Johnson of Audio Archiving Services and Catherine Vericolli of Central Audio Archiving to do a deep dive into the world of audio archiving, preservation, and restoration. 
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Analog Tapes
 • Analog Machines
 • Modular Digital Multitracks
 • DAT Machines
 • DASH Machines
 • Pro Digi
 • Retrospect
 • Mezzo

Links and Show Notes:
Links to Dan

https://www.audioarchivingservices.com/https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-405-with-dan-johnson/

Links to Catherine 

https://www.centralaudioarchiving.com/https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-035-with-catherine-vericolli/https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-403-with-catherine-vericolli/
Matt's Rant: This AI ThingCredits:Guest: • Dan Johnson & Catherine Vericolli
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #569 with Dan Johnson & Catherine Vericolli – Audio Restoration/Archive Deep Dive

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back John Cuniberti who produces, engineers, mixes and masters records for many artists including most notably Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, The Dead Kennedys, and Chicken Foot. John originally appeared WCA #005 back in 2014 and returns to do a deep dive into his OneMic recording concept. 
In This Episode, We Discuss: • OneMic Series
 • Dynamics
 • Acoustics
 • Placement
 • Tempo
 • 2 Track as Multi-Track
 • Ribbon Mics

Links and Show Notes:OneMIc on YouTubeJohn's SiteShiny Eyes Studio
Matt's Rant: Focus of Your AttentionCredits:Guest: • John Cuniberti
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #568 with John Cuniberti – OneMIc, Dynamics, Acoustics, Placement, and 2 Tracks

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning producer/engineer/mixer Gena Johnson who has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, and John Prine. 
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Leave your ego at the door
 • Make people feel comfortable
 • Listen to the artist
 • Labels are business partners
 • Word of mouth work
 • Feminine energy in production
 • Women in the industry
 • Classical voice training for 12 years
 • Internship at Welcome 1979
 • Learned tape machines and soldering
 • Assisting at Nashville studios
 • First number one record
 • Working at RCA Studio A
 • Rewiring Studio A intensively
 • Mentor Michael Wagner's influence
 • Champions Vance Powell and Daryl Thorp
 • Walls painted with glitter
 • Keep overhead low
 • Good attorney and manager combination

Links and Show Notes:Gena's WebsiteGena on InstagramVance Powell on WCAMatt Ross-Spang on WCADarrel Thorpe on WCA
Matt's Rant: Sonic Intrusion RevisitedCredits:Guest: • Gena Johnson
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #567 with Gena Johnson – Listening to Artists, Keeping Overhead Low, Career Champions, and Glitter Walls

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer electrician, Mike Blodgett to discuss electricity and pro audio!
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Isolated Grounds
 • Isolation Transformers
 • Ground Rods
 • Power Conditioners
 • Apartment Power
 • Home Studio Power
 • Electrical Safety

Links and Show Notes:Mike on WCA #348
Matt's Rant: How You ListenCredits:Guest: • Mike Blodgett
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #566 with Mike Blodgett – Isolated Ground, Ground Rods, Isolation Transformers, Power Conditioners, and Electrical Safety

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer and 3D audio geek, Hans-Martin Buff to discuss mixing Peter Gabriel's I/O as well as his own project Tearjerkers. 
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Tearjerkers
 • Peter Gabriel
 • Real Word Studios
 • Binaural Mixing
 • ATMOS
 • Format Haters

Links and Show Notes:Pure Audio Streaming:Immersive Audio Album:Link tree Album:Youtube Siren Video:Audiomovers Apple: Illusonics Neumann RimeVirtuoso: Waves NX: 
Matt's Rant: Focused DiscussionCredits:Guest: • Hans-Martin Buff
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #565 with Hans-Martin Buff – Tearjerkers, Peter Gabriel, Real World, Binaural, and ATMOS

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer, Producer, Mixer Steve Dierkens. In this conversation, Steve shares his journey from as a succesful enginer working in film in California to a professional audio engineer and producer living in Canada. He discusses his early influences, the transition to a professional career, and the lifestyle changes that came with moving to Canada. Steve reflects on the challenges of building a studio, the importance of family, and the reevaluation of his career goals. He emphasizes the need for joy in music production and offers insights into financial perspectives in the audio profession. The conversation also touches on remote collaborations, social media challenges, and the definition of success and happiness in the industry.
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Career path shift
 • Family-driven choices
 • Moved to Canada
 • Studio-building challenges
 • Joy in work
 • Financial balance
 • Valued client relationships
 • Global collaborations
 • Social media pressure
 • Redefining success

Links and Show Notes:Steve and Chris Selim's Podcast
Matt's Rant: More on Streaming vs Physical MediaCredits:Guest: • Steve Dierkens
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #564 with Steve Dierkens – Career Path Shift, Joy in Work, Financial Balance, Global Collaborations, and Redefining Success

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy winning Mixer, Producer, & Mastering Engineer Jon Rezin who has worked with Natalia Jimenez, One Direction, Andy Grammer, BoA, and Santana.
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Working Remotely in Ohio
 • Mixing
 • Saving Time
 • Skills
 • Network
 • Building Relationships
 • The Masked Singer
 • American Idol

Links and Show Notes:Jon's SiteJon on Instagram
Matt's Rant: Streaming vs Physical MediaCredits:Guest: • Jon Rezin
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #563 with Jon Rezin– Working Remotely in Ohio, Mixing, Saving Time, Skills and Network

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Recording and Mixing Engineer Steve Genewick. Steve gives us the full behind the scenes look into the making of the new Spinal Tap record "The End Continues". From the initial phone call to the release of the record and movie we get into the details. 
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Initial Phone Call
 • Where to Record
 • Setup
 • Mics, Preamps, etc..
 • Mixing
 • Mixing in ATMOS
 • WIG Day!
 • In The Box
 • Cracking Up

Links and Show Notes:The time code softwareDownload the Input List!Steve's site • 
Link to the record on Apple MusicWCA #070 with Al Schmitt & Steve GenewickWCA #324 with Steve GenewickWCA Live from NAMM 2024
Matt's Rant: PerfectionCredits:Guest: • Steve Genewick
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #562 - STEVE GENEWICK talks SPINAL TAP

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy.
In This Episode, We Discuss: • Guitar Center
 • Dropping Out Of College
 • Paying Dues
 • Sustained Energy
 • Failing Kidney's
 • Health Epiphany
 • Home Town Gig
 • FOH
 • Gallo Center

Links and Show Notes:Gallo Center for The Arts
Matt's Rant: Acting TerritorialCredits:Guest: • Jordan Lonn
Host/Engineer/Producer: • Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: • Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: • Chuck Smith

WCA #561 with Jordan Lonn – FOH, Paying Dues, Failing Kidney's, Home Town Gig, and Sustained Energy

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer. 
In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in Cleveland
 • Lifetime musician
 • Selling computer systems
 • Finding a path to recording
 • Recording in the 70s
 • Spectrum on the beach
 • Having no fallback, so you have to succeed
Ray Brown • Sony Digital 2 Track
George Winston Eric Prestidge • Learning to survive 
 • Mars Studios
 • Almost arrested for picking up gear
 • The best gig I never did
Al Schmitt • The story of The Plant
 • The Plant in the 90s
 • The dark times
 • Seeing mistakes from the past
 • Lawsuits against home studios
 • Lessons for aspiring studio owners

Matt's Rant: Book RecommendationsLinks and Show NotesThe Plant StudiosFranki Jupiter - Piece of MeDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro
Credits • Guest: Arne Frager
 • Host: Matt Boudreau
 • Engineer: Matt Boudreau
 • Producer: Matt Boudreau
 • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
 • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
 • Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #402 with Arne Frager - The Plant Studios, Finding a Path to Recording, Studio on the Beach, Lessons for Aspiring Studio Owners, and the Best Gig He Never Did

WCA #402 with Arne Frager - The Plant Studios, Finding a Path to Recording, Studio on the Beach, Lessons for Aspiring Studio Owners, and the Best Gig He Never Did

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