Working Class Audio (WCA) is the home of the Working-Class Audio Posdcast hosted by veteran Bay Area producer/engineer and drummer Matt Boudreau. And over the years it has become a treasure trove of inspirational interviews with some of the best audio engineers in the business.THThe Working Class Audio Journal series captures the essence of Matt's podcast interviews with industry professionals in an easy-to-digest written form.THMatt moves beyond the technical and gets to the core of how top engineers practice their craft delving into the world behind recording. He goes way beyond the typical what was it like to work with or what is the best EQ to use on a kick drum style questions typical of most interviews.THWCA gets up close and personal with engineers and asks the questions no one else asks. Business practices mistakes failures equipment choices financial advice work life balance workflow and family life are topics that are all on the table.THVolume 1 includes interviews with engineer producer and label owner Andrew Scheps (Black Sabbath Jay Z Beyonce Metallica) mastering engineer Kim Rosen (Bonnie Raitt Aimee Mann Steve Earle Kris Kristofferson) audio entrepreneur Langston Masingale (owner of Handsome Audio and inventor of the Zulu passive analog tape simulator) and game sound designer Mark Kilborn (Forza Motorsport Tony Hawk Call of Duty Black Ops). Join Matt and his guests as they discuss their professional journeys. The interviews explore the business dealings approaches to finances survival techniques and the work/life balance as they pertain to a successful audio career. Through their words you'll gain new perspective and ideas to help you navigate your own career.
Introduction. About Working Class Audio The Working Class Audio Journal Series Volume I Interviews Interview 1. Andrew Scheps Backstory and Introduction Interview with Andrew Scheps Early Experience Studio Etiquette Working with Rick Rubin Family Business Survival Tonequake and Diversification Mixing in the Box Interview 2. Kim Rosen Backstory and Introduction Interview with Kim Rosen Mastering and Good Customer Service Business Collaboration Mastering for Vinyl The Mastering Room, Home, and Family Retirement and Financial Planning Networking, Friendship, and Credibility Interview 3. Langston Masingale Backstory and Introduction Interview with Langston Masingale Meet Zulu Uncle Gabe and the Value of Mentorship The Beginner's Mind Philosophy, Family, and Running a Business Interview 4. Mark Kilborn Backstory and Introduction Interview with Mark Kilborn Life at Activision Getting a Foot in the Game Audio Door Gear Lust and Project Budgets Work/Life Balance Ageism and Experience Money, Retirement, and Debt Networking and Friendship Appendix. Guests of the Working Class Audio Podcast About Matt Boudreau
