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Episode 580

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26th Jan 2026

WCA #580 with Steve Chadie – LIVE FROM NAMM 2026

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back GRAMMY-winning recording engineer and producer Steve Chadie live from the AudioScape booth at NAMM 2026 to talk about recording bands. Steve has worked with WIllie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Wilco, and the Supersuckers.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  1. Mic placement and monitoring.
  2. The bleed
  3. Band dynamics
  4. Food and energy levels
  5. Expectations
  6. Creative ruts.
  7. Being invisible
  8. Headphone mixes
  9. Less substance abuse

Links and Show Notes:

  1. Steve on WCA #245
  2. Steve on WCA #487
  3. Steve's Site

Matt's Rant: The People

Credits:

  1. Guest: Steve Chadie
  2. Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  3. Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
  4. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  5. The Voice: Chuck Smith
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Working Class Audio
Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective
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. 
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