Working Class Audio

Working Class Audio
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.

  1. WCA #515 with David Streit - Workflow Innovation, Gear Investments, Client Relations, Studio Efficiency, and Post-COVID Realities

    10월 28일

    WCA #515 with David Streit - Workflow Innovation, Gear Investments, Client Relations, Studio Efficiency, and Post-COVID Realities

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt Boudreau welcomes back audio engineer David, initially featured in WCA #210. David dives into his journey since his last interview, sharing updates on his Portland-based studio move, reflections on the city's music scene post-COVID, and how the pandemic shifted industry dynamics. David offers insights on balancing live sound with studio recording, the adaptive approaches required in today's music landscape, and how Portland's music community is showing resilience in challenging times. David has worked with fourhundred, Lucid Aisle, Storm Large, Kelly Koval, Joshua Lowe and the Juncos. In This Episode, We Discuss: Relocating Studio Spaces and Adapting to New Work Environments Post-COVID Shifts in Portland’s Music Scene and Industry-Wide Changes Balancing Live Sound, Studio Recording, and Creative Roles Community Support, Artist Resilience, and Collaborative Culture in Portland Freelance Audio Strategies: Workflow Tips, Gear Decisions, and Client Relations Navigating New Music Production Trends and Managing Technical Challenges Challenges in Sustaining a Music Career in a Changing Industry Landscape Matt's Rant: Refuse to Giveup Links and Show Notes: David's First Appearance on WCA Justin Phelps from Hallowed Halls David's Site Credits: Guest: David Streit Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

    1시간 18분
  2. WCA #514 with Christal Jerez - Education, Immersive Audio, Motherhood, New York Love, and VH1 Documentaries

    10월 21일

    WCA #514 with Christal Jerez - Education, Immersive Audio, Motherhood, New York Love, and VH1 Documentaries

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, recorded live at AES 2024 in New York, Christal Jerez shares her career journey from Los Angeles to the UK. She discusses her experiences in live and studio sound, her move to the UK for a PhD, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with freelance work. Christal has worked with artists such as Lil Kim, Malik Moses, Al-Doms, and Timi O. In This Episode, We Discuss: Move to the UK: Christal relocated to earn a PhD for the Andrew Scheps Music Production Scholarship, focused on immersive audio, supported by her family. Immersive Audio: Passion for 3D sound and binaural audio, working with psychoacoustic experts at NYU. Early Inspirations: Grew up in LA, influenced by family gatherings and VH1 documentaries. Education Path: Studied audio production in university, learned hands-on through radio station work recording live bluegrass music. Career Growth: Mentored by Serge Tsai at Platinum Sound, rising from assistant to freelance engineer. Focused on client relationships and studio professionalism. Challenges as a Woman in Audio: Faced bias and underrepresentation in the industry. Emphasized importance of mentorship and resilience. Balancing Work & Motherhood: Struggled to balance freelance work with being a mother, setting boundaries to manage family and career. Matt’s Rant: AES 2024 Debrief Links and Show Notes: Christal's Sonic Lab AES 2025 in Long Beach Credits: Guest: Christal Jerez Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

    1시간 6분
  3. WCA #513 with Joel Jaffe - Navigating 40 Years of Studio Life, Recording Legends, Perfecting Live Room Techniques, Overcoming Bay Area Challenges, and Getting Out of the Chair

    10월 14일

    WCA #513 with Joel Jaffe - Navigating 40 Years of Studio Life, Recording Legends, Perfecting Live Room Techniques, Overcoming Bay Area Challenges, and Getting Out of the Chair

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt Boudreau chats with veteran producer and engineer Joel Jaffe, founder of Studio D Recording. Joel reflects on his 40-year journey running a renowned Bay Area studio, working with legendary artists like Faith No More and Huey Lewis, and perfecting live room recording techniques. He also shares insights on overcoming the challenges of studio life, the evolving music industry, and his decision to step away from day-to-day operations, or as Matt puts it, “getting out of the chair.” In This Episode, We Discuss: Challenges of running a studio in the Bay Area Building and managing Studio D Recording Recording techniques for live rooms and handling isolation Working with iconic artists like Faith No More, Huey Lewis, and Soundgarden The impact of streaming and the changing music industry Balancing a 40-year career with family life Lessons learned from mentors and iconic engineers Advice for aspiring audio engineers and producers Shifting from studio ownership to freelance work Matt’s Rant: Revisiting Putting Yourself Out There Links and Show Notes: Studio D Recording Joel Jaffe on Wikipedia Credits: Guest: Joel Jaffe Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

    1시간 9분
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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.

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