WCA #512 with Dr. Mary Mazurek – Classical Recording, Mentoring, Microphone Techniques for Live Performances, Evolution of Audio Technology, and Moving to Canada

Working Class Audio

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt Boudreau talks with Grammy-nominated recording engineer and educator Dr. Mary Mazurek about her work in classical music recording and her approach to teaching and mentoring.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Grammy-nominated projects
• Challenges of recording classical music
• Microphone techniques for live performances
• Managing acoustics in different environments
• Mentoring young engineers
• Practical learning in audio
• Evolution of audio technology
• Moving to Canada
• Summers in Chicago

Matt’s Rant: The most important thing is what comes out of the speakers!

Links and Show Notes:

• Dr. Mary Mazurek's Faculty Profile
• Mary Mazurek's previous WCA episode #253

Credits:

• Guest: Dr. Mary Mazurek
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell