WCA #533 with Mike Fraser – Mixing, Psychology, Workflow, Managers, and Starting as a Janitor

Working Class Audio

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:

• Mike's Website

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