WCA #533 with Mike Fraser – Mixing, Psychology, Workflow, Managers, and Starting as a Janitor
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Legendary rock mix engineer Mike Fraser to discuss his 40+ year career crafting iconic records for Aerosmith, AC/DC, and more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Mixing approach – Keeping it minimalist & focusing on the song
- Time management & career longevity in the music business
- Building trust with high-profile artists in the studio
- Gear & workflow preferences – Why he sticks to SSL consoles & NS-10s
- Adapting to the industry’s shift to digital & remote work
- Navigating band dynamics & working with creative personalities
- Dropping Out of School
- Starting as a Janitor
Links and Show Notes:
Matt's Rant: Reignite the Spark!
Credits:
- Guest: Mike Fraser
- Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
- The Voice: Chuck Smith
