WCA #466 with David Hughes - Shine On Studio, College Radio, Getting Clients, Commercial Studio at Home, and Learning Through Mistakes

My guest is Producer/Engineer David Hughes, who runs Shine On Studio and has worked with The Mid-Whiskeys, Justin Fawsitt, and SaidTheAnimals.  In this episode, we discuss Being the New Kid Love of California Sanyo Tape Recorder Recording Uncle Bootleg Tapes College Radio Station CMJ Saint Marys College Taking a Loan Opening His First Studio Working in Radio Driving Muscle Cars Studio in an Office Building Commercial Studio at Home Technology Getting Clients Unexpected Work via Networking Clients with Guns Learning Through Mistakes Ultrasonic Record Cleaning No Love for Guitar Center Origin of Shine On Matt's Rant: Repairs Links and Show Notes Shine On Studio Credits Guest: David Hughes 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.