WCA #580 with Steve Chadie – LIVE FROM NAMM 2026

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back GRAMMY-winning recording engineer and producer Steve Chadie live from the AudioScape booth at NAMM 2026 to talk about recording bands. Steve has worked with WIllie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Wilco, and the Supersuckers. In This Episode, We Discuss:Mic placement and monitoring.The bleedBand dynamicsFood and energy levelsExpectationsCreative ruts.Being invisibleHeadphone mixesLess substance abuse Links and Show Notes:Steve on WCA #245Steve on WCA #487Steve's Site Matt's Rant: The PeopleCredits:Guest: Steve ChadieHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie PleauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith