WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2 - Mix Note Etiquette, The Journey of Creating a Studio, Deciding on ATMOS, Communication with Bands, and Evolving the Craft

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.  In this episode, we discuss: Parting Ways with Rick Rubin Stellastarr  Role with Rick vs. Engineers Dry vs. Wet Mix Shootouts Importance of Artist Feedback Evolving the Craft Keeping a Good Vibe Dealing with Varying Personalities Communication with Bands  Mix Note Etiquette Mix Adjectives The Journey of Creating a Studio Deciding on ATMOS Doing ATMOS That Makes Sense Money and Engineering Priorities on What You Really Need Gear Should Be used, Not Just Displayed Work-Life Balance Only as Good as Your Last Credit Matt's Rant: Inspiration from Outside the Audio World Links and Show Notes Dave's Site Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro ILM Documentary Masterclass How I Built This Podcast Credits Guest: Dave Schiffman Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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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 beyond—diving 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.