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Working Class AudioNavigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective Author: Working Class Audio
The Working Class Audio Podcast pulls back the curtain on the professional recording world. Host and audio engineer Matt Boudreau talks with guests from music, film, games, restoration, and beyonddiving into their real-world journeys. No fluff, just honest conversations about the wins, losses, money, collaboration, and survival strategies that define a career in audio. It's recording life from a working class perspective. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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WCA #573 with Natalie Bibby – AIR Studios, Direct to Disc, Attended Sessions, MPG, and Connecting with Others
Episode 573
Monday, 8 December, 2025
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mastering and lathe cutting engineer Natalie Bibby who works at AIR Studios in the U.K.. Natalie has worked with Kraftwerk, Bring Me The Horizon, Lola Young, Jimmy Eat World, The Vaccines, Lewis Capaldi, GIRLI, and CATTYShe's also led a world-class mastering workshop at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, UK.In This Episode, We Discuss:Early musical influencesStarting in recording & mixingUniversity training & goalsMetropolis internship lessonsMoving into masteringLive cuts & direct-to-discHalf-speed mastering overviewLearning & mentorship insightsJoining AIR StudiosAIR StudiosValue of attended sessionsManaging client expectationsHybrid mastering workflowsHow mastering engineers listenCommon mixing problemsMusic Producers Guild Challenges for studiosAIR’s cutting reputationVinyl cutting processMastering vs. cuttingAmerican mastering mystiqueLinks and Show Notes:AIR StudiosMusic Producers GuildMatt's Rant: How we present ourselvesCredits:Guest: Natalie BibbyHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith
