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, & more.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

1. Mixing approach – Keeping it minimalist & focusing on the song
2. Time management & career longevity in the music business
3. Building trust with high-profile artists in the studio
4. Gear & workflow preferences – Why he sticks to SSL consoles & NS-10s
5. Adapting to the industry’s shift to digital & remote work
6. Navigating band dynamics & working with creative personalities
7. Dropping Out of School
8. Starting as a Janitor

Links and Show Notes:

1. Mike's Website

Matt's Rant: Reignite the Spark!

Credits:

1. Guest: Mike Fraser
2. Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
3. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
4. The Voice: Chuck Smith