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Speaks Volumes - A Podcast About Mastering and Life Outside Mastering

Mat Leffler-Schulman and Elaine Rasnake
Mastering
MASTERING ENGINEERING
Nashville
Music Industry
Music Production
CD Manufacturing
Georgetown Masters
Vinyl Pressing
MTSU
Emmylou Harris
Audio Engineering
Brian Eno
Social Work
Work-Life Balance
The Jesus Lizard
Vinyl Records
Djing
Audio Restoration
Sound Quality
Business Management In Audio

Speaks Volumes is a podcast hosted by mastering engineers Mat Leffler-Schulman and Elaine Rasnake. The podcast was created by Dan Coutant and Mat Leffler-Schulman. We talk about supporting our fellow engineers, work/life balance, and maintaining good mental health in a stressful and competitive industry.

For more information on Mat, Elaine, and Dan: matlefflerschulman.com - daughte... more

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Our guest today is Sarah Register, a mastering engineer, from New York City, NY, USA.

Sarah has worked with The Shins, Lee “Scratch” Perry, John Mayer, Meshell Ndegeocello, The Donnas, and Wye Oak.

We talk about early memories of experiencing music... more

Our guest today is Jeff Lipton, a mastering engineer from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Jeff has worked with Agnostic Front, Arcade Fire, Click 5, Throwing Muses, Superchunk, The Magnetic Fields, and Andrew Bird.

We talk about process/quality control... more

Our guest today is Chris Gehringer - a mastering engineer from Edgewater, New Jersey.

Chris has worked with Dua Lipa, Drake, Ed Sheeran, The 1975, Rihanna, Harry Styles, and Selena Gomez, and is part-owner of Sterling Sound.

We talk about getting ... more

Our guest today is Izzy McPhee - a mastering engineer from Bristol, England.

Izzy has worked with Dream Wife, Marla Kether, Walt Disco, and COWZ.

We talk about getting started as DJ, mentorship, how the virtual mastering house Weird Jungle functio... more

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Recent Guests

Izzy McPhee
Mastering Engineer and member of the Weird Jungle Collective
Weird Jungle
Episode: S02 | E07 - Izzy McPhee - You Don’t Have To Do It All By Yourself
Anna Frick
Mastering Engineer from Boulder, Colorado
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Episode: S02 | E06 - Anna Frick - The Power of Saying No
Simon Lancelot
Mastering Engineer from Paris, France
Episode: S02 | E05 Simon Lancelot - Your Uniqueness
Amy Dragon
Mastering Engineer from Portland, Oregon
Episode: SE02 | EP04 - Amy Dragon - An Empathetic Approach
John Baldwin
Mastering Engineer from Nashville
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Episode: SE02 | EP03 - John Baldwin - Shepherding The Record
Hallie Melton
Mastering Engineer from Nashville, Tennessee.
Episode: SE02 | EP02 - Hallie Melton - The Dark Art

Hosts

Mat Leffler-Schulman
Co-host and Mastering Engineer with extensive experience in sound engineering and music production.
Elaine Rasnake
Co-host and Mastering Engineer known for her expertise in audio production and commitment to community in music.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    It’s nice to see this excellent podcast back for another season. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPerkinski
    United States10 months ago
  • Pro Interviews

    What a gem these episodes are!

    Clearly done by professionals for professionals (and everybody else interested), great questions are given room in a very polite conversation style.

    The ting couldn’t be better to have a podcasts like this, if I could make a wish please do an episode with Glenn Schick about mobile mastering on headphones.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f_iller
    Germany2 years ago

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Audience members value the focus on mental health and work-life balance in a high-pressure industry.
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SE02 | EP03 - John Baldwin - Shepherding The Record
Q: What are your thoughts on immersive audio?
I'm skeptical due to past experiences but open to its advancements. It often doesn't prioritize artists, and the technology can be misapplied in consumer formats.
SE02 | EP03 - John Baldwin - Shepherding The Record
Q: When you were at MTSU, did you have to learn an instrument too?
It was tech-focused but I had a music minor, playing multiple instruments, which helped with understanding roles in music production.
SE02 | EP03 - John Baldwin - Shepherding The Record
Q: Can you talk to me about your workflow?
I try to treat every record the same, ensuring I give 100% attention regardless of the artist's profile. I clear my schedule to dive deeply into each project.
S02 | E01 - Ian Stewart - The Honor of Mastering
Q: What do you do to make sure that you're taking time for yourself?
It's tough and some weeks I'm much worse at it than others. I love hiking and being out in the woods, which helps reset me.
SE02 | EP04 - Amy Dragon - An Empathetic Approach
Q: Do you think there's a difference in working with vinyl versus digital mastering?
Yes, cutting lacquers requires a different workflow and time allocation compared to digital mastering.

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Focused on the art of audio mastering and the personal journeys of industry professionals, this podcast offers a unique blend of technical discussion and personal anecdotes. The hosts, seasoned mastering engineers, converse with various guests who share their experiences, challenges, and insights related to sound engineering. Topics often encompass mastering techniques, work-life balance, the importance of community in music, and mental health within the competitive audio landscape. Listeners can expect an engaging exploration of both the creative and technical sides of mastering, as well as a supportive environment for aspiring audio engineers and lovers of music alike.

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