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.

• OneMic Series
• Dynamics
• Acoustics
• Placement
• Tempo
• 2 Track as Multi-Track
• Ribbon Mics

• OneMIc on YouTube
• John's Site
• Shiny Eyes Studio

• Guest: John Cuniberti
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• 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

• Gena's Website
• Gena on Instagram
• Vance Powell on WCA
• Matt Ross-Spang on WCA
• Darrel Thorpe on WCA

• Guest: Gena Johnson
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer electrician, Mike Blodgett to discuss electricity and pro audio!

• Isolated Grounds
• Isolation Transformers
• Ground Rods
• Power Conditioners
• Apartment Power
• Home Studio Power
• Electrical Safety

• Mike on WCA #348

• Guest: Mike Blodgett
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• Tearjerkers
• Peter Gabriel
• Real Word Studios
• Binaural Mixing
• ATMOS
• Format Haters

• Pure Audio Streaming:
• Immersive Audio Album:
• Link tree Album:
• Youtube Siren Video:
• Audiomovers Apple:
• Illusonics
• Neumann Rime
• Virtuoso:
• Waves NX:

• Guest: Hans-Martin Buff
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• 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

• Steve and Chris Selim's Podcast

• Guest: Steve Dierkens
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• Working Remotely in Ohio
• Mixing
• Saving Time
• Skills
• Network
• Building Relationships
• The Masked Singer
• American Idol

• Jon's Site
• Jon on Instagram

• Guest: Jon Rezin
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• Initial Phone Call
• Where to Record
• Setup
• Mics, Preamps, etc..
• Mixing
• Mixing in ATMOS
• WIG Day!
• In The Box
• Cracking Up

• The time code software
• Download the Input List!
• Steve's site
• Link to the record on Apple Music
• WCA #070 with Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick
• WCA #324 with Steve Genewick
• WCA Live from NAMM 2024

• Guest: Steve Genewick
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith

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.

• Guitar Center
• Dropping Out Of College
• Paying Dues
• Sustained Energy
• Failing Kidney's
• Health Epiphany
• Home Town Gig
• FOH
• Gallo Center

• Gallo Center for The Arts

• Guest: Jordan Lonn
• Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith