Working Class Audio WCA #501 with Chris Dugan – Green Day Tours, Studio Setup, Balancing Work and Family, Travel Tips, Freelance Pricing, and Backup Technology
Jul 22, 2024
59:46
My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Chris Dugan, who has worked on projects for Green Day, Gaslight Anthem, Weezer, and Alanis Morissette.
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In this episode, we discuss:
Touring and Work with Green Day
- European Tour
- Recording Live Shows
- Studio Engineer
- Mixing for TV Broadcasts
- Transition to More Mixing
- Mixing with the Artist Present
Studio Setup and Equipment
- Family-Friendly Home Studio
- Home Studio Customization Efforts
- Studio Setup During the Pandemic
- Importance of Sound Reflections
- Portable Mixing Setup Benefits
- Atmos Setup Decision Factors
- Affordable Speaker Tuning
Balancing Work and Family
- Balancing Family and Work
- Parenting While Touring
- Encouraging Kids' Musical Interest
- Family's Involvement in Music
- Kids' Interest in Studio
Travel and Jet Lag Tips
- Managing Sleep and Travel
- Jet Lag Recovery Strategies
- Efficient Airport Tips
- Global Entry Efficiency
- Time Shifter App Usage
Freelance Work and Pricing
- Freelance Pricing Challenges
- Word-of-Mouth Opportunities
- Managing Project Deadlines
- Impact of Unconventional Tracks
- Importance of Politeness
- Importance of Session Prep
Backup Storage and Technology
- Backup Storage Discussions
- Travel-Friendly Work Strategies
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Matt's Rant: The Battle for Your Attention
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Links and Show Notes
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Credits
- Guest: Chris Dugan
- Host: Matt Boudreau
- Engineer: Matt Boudreau
- Producer: Matt Boudreau
- Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
- Announcer: Chuck Smith