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WCA #594 with Amar Lal – Experimental Roots, Corporate Transitions, Mastering Room Acoustics, and Macro Sound

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In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer and artist Amar Lal of Oakland’s Macro Sound. Amar shares his journey from the New York DIY scene and touring with Big Ups to a corporate role at Sennheiser and his eventual return to independent studio ownership. They discuss the benefits of an all-digital mastering workflow, the "Active Listening Club" philosophy, and how Amar maintains career longevity through work-life balance and photography.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  1. Mastering Engineer Roles
  2. Oakland Studio Location
  3. Shared Building Benefits
  4. Early Childhood Canada
  5. Childhood Piano Lessons
  6. Experimental Music Scene
  7. Circuit Bending Gear
  8. High School Recording
  9. New York Education
  10. Touring Big Ups
  11. Facing Career Burnout
  12. Corporate Sennheiser Experience
  13. Launching Macro Sound
  14. Home Studio Logistics
  15. Oakland Artistic Community
  16. All Digital Mastering
  17. Active Listening Club
  18. Balancing Personal Life
  19. Passion For Photography
  20. Artistic Practice Philosophy
  21. Mastering Room Acoustics
  22. Local Community Ties
  23. Remote Working Models
  24. Studio Business Logistics
  25. Auditory Sensitivity Issues


Links and Show Notes:

  1. Amar Lal’s Site: Macro Sound
  2. Band Reference: Big Ups
  3. Sennheiser
  4. Active Listening Club


Matt's RANT: Doing Try OutsCredits:

  1. Guest: Amar Lal
  2. Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  3. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  4. The Voice: Chuck Smith


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