In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer Steve Kitch. Steve shares his journey from early music programming on home keyboards and classical piano training to building a worldwide mastering practice from his studio in Devon, UK. They discuss the transition from transferring DAT tapes to CDs, being an early adopter of online file delivery, and the evolution of a professional audio career through self-taught exploration and technical curiosity.
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Had a great conversation with @matt_boudreau on the @working_class_audio podcast. We covered a lot of ground. DAT tapes, supermarket shifts, and how online mastering became a thing. Episode #595.
Approving a test pressing on my late dad’s 1969 Garrard 401 with an original SME 3009 tonearm. A true classic and still right up there. Lost him recently, but this feels like a fitting reminder in the studio. Every spin on the deck matters a little bit more now.
Jet lag and coffee! Back in the studio after a week over in the States at @thenammshow . It was great catching up with familiar faces, meeting new people, and seeing some lovely new gear. Now it’s straight back to mastering! ☕️
Checking out the @trinnov system at @thenammshow . Obviously not the most ideal place but the results were still impressive. I look forward to testing in my own studio.
