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Working Class Audio

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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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Recent Episodes

May 18, 2026

WCA #596 with Will Kennedy – Dolby Atmos Focus, Selling Recording Gear, Hidden Coffee Shops, and Mixing Rock in Surround

Host Matt Boudreau interviews producer and engineer Will Kennedy about mastering Dolby Atmos mixing, selling recording gear, and adapting rock music for surround sound.

May 11, 2026

WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success

In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer Steve Kitch. Steve shares his journey from early music programming on home keyboards and classical piano training to building a worldwide mastering practice from his studio in Devon, UK. They discuss the transition from transferring DAT tapes to CDs, being an early adopter of online file delivery, and the evolution of a professional audio career through self-taught exploration and technical curiosity.<h3>In This Episode, We Discuss:</h3><ul><li>Full Time Mastering</li><li>Devon Studio Location</li><li>Classical Piano Training</li><li>Early Keyboard Sequencers</li><li>HiFi Technical Upbringing</li><li>Sound On Sound</li><li>Self Taught Education</li><li>DAT Tape Transfers</li><li>Online Mastering Pioneer</li><li>Google AdWords Strategies</li><li>Supermarket Shift Work</li><li>Website Design Software</li><li>Global Client Reach</li><li>Digital Audio Evolution</li></ul> <h3>Matt's RANT!: The Small Things</h3><h3>Links and Show Notes:</h3><ul><li>Steve Kitch’s Site: <a href="https://www.audiomaster.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audiomaster</a></li><li>Related Episode: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-593-with-katie-marie-richards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WCA #593 with Katie Marie Richards</a></li></ul> <h3>Credits:</h3><ul><li>Guest: Steve Kitch</li><li>Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau</li><li>WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell</li><li>The Voice: Chuck Smith</li></ul>

May 5, 2026

WCA #594 with Amar Lal – Experimental Roots, Corporate Transitions, Mastering Room Acoustics, and Macro Sound

In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer and artist Amar Lal of Oakland’s Macro Sound. Amar shares his journey from the New York DIY scene and touring with Big Ups to a corporate role at Sennheiser and his eventual return to independent studio ownership. They discuss the benefits of an all-digital mastering workflow, the "Active Listening Club" philosophy, and how Amar maintains career longevity through work-life balance and photography.<h3>In This Episode, We Discuss:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Mastering Engineer Roles</li><li data-list="bullet">Oakland Studio Location</li><li data-list="bullet">Shared Building Benefits</li><li data-list="bullet">Early Childhood Canada</li><li data-list="bullet">Childhood Piano Lessons</li><li data-list="bullet">Experimental Music Scene</li><li data-list="bullet">Circuit Bending Gear</li><li data-list="bullet">High School Recording</li><li data-list="bullet">New York Education</li><li data-list="bullet">Touring Big Ups</li><li data-list="bullet">Facing Career Burnout</li><li data-list="bullet">Corporate Sennheiser Experience</li><li data-list="bullet">Launching Macro Sound</li><li data-list="bullet">Home Studio Logistics</li><li data-list="bullet">Oakland Artistic Community</li><li data-list="bullet">All Digital Mastering</li><li data-list="bullet">Active Listening Club</li><li data-list="bullet">Balancing Personal Life</li><li data-list="bullet">Passion For Photography</li><li data-list="bullet">Artistic Practice Philosophy</li><li data-list="bullet">Mastering Room Acoustics</li><li data-list="bullet">Local Community Ties</li><li data-list="bullet">Remote Working Models</li><li data-list="bullet">Studio Business Logistics</li><li data-list="bullet">Auditory Sensitivity Issues</li></ol> <h3>Links and Show Notes:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Amar Lal’s Site: <a href="http://macro-sound.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Macro Sound</a></li><li data-list="bullet">Band Reference: <a href="https://bigups.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Ups</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><a href="https://en-us.sennheiser.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sennheiser</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.macrosound.co/activelisteningclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Active Listening Club</a></li></ol> <h3>Matt's RANT: Doing Try Outs</h3><h3>Credits:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Guest: Amar Lal</li><li data-list="bullet">Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau</li><li data-list="bullet">WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell</li><li data-list="bullet">The Voice: Chuck Smith</li></ol>

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What is 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.
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